Education events
Meetings to advance teaching, training and learning in the molecular life sciences
ABOUT FEBS EDUCATION EVENTS
The organization and funding of events to advance teaching, training and learning in the molecular life sciences at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels is a key activity of the FEBS Education and Training Committee. This page lists upcoming and recent FEBS Education and Training events. For details on the objectives and scope of these events, please visit the Education/Training page.
UPCOMING FEBS EDUCATION EVENTS
FEBS Education and Training Supported Society Events
Designing Authentic Assessments for Bioscience Education
📅 10–11 December 2026
📍 London, United Kingdom
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This ‘Designing Authentic Assessments for Bioscience Education‘ FEBS Education and Training Supported Society Event, organized by Thomas Malcomson and Ewan Main from the Queen Mary University of London (UK Biochemical Society as the FEBS Constituent Society), focuses on authentic assessment, inclusivity, scaffolding, marking criteria and practical implementation in bioscience education. Participants are expected to leave with a personalised, worked example of an authentic assessment for their own teaching context.
Beyond the Textbook: Biosciences Education in the Digital Era
📅 13–14 November 2026
📍 Yerevan, Armenia
This ‘Beyond the Textbook: Biosciences Education in the Digital Era’ FEBS Education and Training Supported Society Event, organized by Hovik Panosyan, Flora Sarukhanyan and Varduhi Knaryan (Armenian Association of Biochemists as the FEBS Constituent Society) focuses on active learning, digital tools, AI in bioscience education, curriculum innovation and capacity building for faculty and early-career researchers.
Second 2026 call for FEBS Education and Training Supported Society Events
🗣️ Call opens: 15 September 2026
⏳ Deadline for applications: 15 December 2026
📅 For events that will take place January–June 2027
💶 Up to €2,500 for in-person educational events and up to €750 for online formats
💻 To apply: FEBS Supported Education Event Application Form (download)
This scheme offers financial support for educational events organized by FEBS Constituent Societies, aiming to promote excellence and innovation in molecular life sciences education.
This year, FEBS particularly encourages proposals that address:
- AI and Machine Learning in Molecular Life Sciences: Tools, Ethics, and Education
- Skills for Industry 4.0: Preparing Life Science Students for the Biotech Revolution
However, proposals on other educational topics in the molecular life sciences are equally welcome.
Supported events may take various forms, including dedicated workshops or educational sessions at society congresses, and may focus on innovative teaching methods, professional skills development, or emerging topics in molecular life sciences education. We particularly welcome innovative approaches to education and training that can benefit the wider molecular life sciences community.
🔗More details on the FEBS Education and Training Committee objectives can be found on the Education/Training page.
FEBS Education National Lectures
Pride in Progress: LGBTQIA+ Scientists in STEM
📅 1 October 2026
📍 HDBMB National Congress, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Speaker: Professor Cormac Taylor
A Plenary Lecture on the topic of LGBTQIA+ scientists working in STEM subjects will be delivered by Professor Cormac Taylor (University College Dublin, Ireland) at the 50th Anniversary HDBMB National Congress, organized by the Croatian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Innovating Education in Biosciences
📅 22 October 2026
📍 XXIII National Congress of Biochemistry, Covilhã, Portugal
Speaker: Professor Robert Harris
A Plenary Lecture on the topic of innovating education in the biosciences will be delivered by Professor Robert Harris (Karolinska Institute, Sweden) at the XXIII National Congress of Biochemistry, organized by the Portuguese Biochemical Society.
PAST Education and Training Events
FEBS Congress 2026 Education Session
Wellbeing in times of change: Finding balance in an unbalanced academic world
📅 7 July 2026
📍 Maastricht, the Netherlands
Speakers: Prof. Cormac Taylor, Dr Kay Guccione
Moderators: Ly Villo, Francesco Malatesta
This special session held at the FEBS Congress 2026 explored how wellbeing shapes the academic experience in a rapidly changing research environment. Bringing together early-career researchers, educators and mentors, it addressed key challenges such as inclusion, research culture and career pressures. Through expert talks and interactive discussion, the session offered practical insights on how individuals and institutions can foster more supportive, inclusive and sustainable academic environments.
1st SIB Young Meeting
📅 25–27 March 2026
📍 Abano Terme, Padua
The 1st SIB Young Meeting was organized by the young section of the Italian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SIB) and aimed to empower early-career researchers through science, skills, and connection, covering topics from AI to grant writing.
The meeting was supported by SIB and by FEBS as a FEBS Education and Training Supported Society Event. IUBMB funded the attendance of Simon Tang, an IUBMB Trainee Initiative Committee Member, to participate in the workshop on innovative teaching in the AI era.
🔗 Find out more about the event on this FEBS Network post.
FEBS Education and Training Conference 2026
📅 25–29 March 2026
📍 Kuşadası, İzmir, Türkiye
The FEBS Education and Training Conference 2026 brought together educators and trainers in the molecular life sciences for a dynamic programme combining expert insights and practical approaches to teaching.
The programme included plenary lectures, thematic sessions on innovation in the classroom, artificial intelligence in education, and career development, as well as FEBS Academy workshops, short presentations and interactive formats such as the ‘Debate of the Day’.
Key topics span wellbeing in education, inclusive learning environments, emerging teaching methodologies and the evolving role of AI, fostering exchange, collaboration and new ideas within the global education community.
🔗 Learn more on the FEBS Education and Training Conference website.
FEBS & NBS Education and Training Joint Workshop
📅 18–19 September 2025
📍 Bergen, Norway
The theme of the FEBS & the Norwegian Bioscience Society (NBS) Joint Education Workshop was ‘Teaching Large, Thinking Deep’ and focused on active learning and assessment in expanding classrooms.
The event brought together educators from across Europe and offered a mix of talks and practical workshops (on concept-driven MCQ writing, sustainable labs, presentations, networking, scientific writing & awareness, and attitude in the PhD journey).
🔗 The workshop’s program is available on this FEBS Network post.
FEBS Congress 2025 Education Plenary Lecture
📅 8 July 2025
📍 Istanbul, Türkiye
Speaker: Professor Robert Harris (Karolinska Institutet, Sweden)
Chairs: Ferhan Sağin (Türkiye) and Jerka Dumić (Croatia)
The 49th FEBS Congress at Istanbul, Türkiye featured an education-focused plenary lecture as part of its scientific programme, titled ‘Yin and Yang does not need to be a choice in academia – how research and education are linked and mutually compatible’.
🔗 More details are available on this FEBS Network post.
FEBS Congress 2025 FEBS & IUBMB Joint Education Session
📅 8 July 2025
📍 Istanbul, Türkiye
A joint interactive education session with the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) titled ‘From challenges to opportunities: Integrating AI in biosciences education’ took place during the 49th FEBS Congress.
🔗 More information is available on these FEBS Network posts:
- Highlights from the FEBS Education & Training Committee events during the 49th FEBS Congress in Istanbul
- Beyond the Panel: What We Talked (and Didn’t Talk) About on AI in Education at FEBS 2025
FEBS Education and Training Supported Society Event
NEXT Generation Biotechnologists: Skills of Future Educators
📅 22–23 May 2025
📍 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This FEBS-supported education symposium was organized by the Association of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in collaboration with key national academic and research institutions. The event brought together over 70 participants, including faculty, early-career researchers, and doctoral students from diverse scientific backgrounds.
Set against the backdrop of the UN 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, the symposium focused on equipping future educators in the molecular life sciences with the mindset and methodologies needed for a more sustainable and interdisciplinary future. Sessions spanned innovative educational program design, the integration of biotechnological advances into teaching, and the role of scientific and educational capacities in enabling green transitions. Small-group discussions, interactive presentations, and cross-sectoral dialogue enriched the experience and highlighted the importance of collaboration across academia, policy, and industry.
The program particularly emphasized capacity-building for young researchers and educators in biotechnology, with a view to aligning education with the rapidly evolving needs of sustainable agriculture, personalized medicine, and bio-based industries. Future-oriented themes such as mentoring, curriculum development, and innovation in teaching methods underscored the need to rethink how we prepare the next generation of scientists not just as researchers, but also as educators and agents of change.
The organizers also aim to continue engaging with the FEBS education community to support knowledge exchange and inspire similar initiatives throughout the region.
FEBS Education and Training Joint Workshop
Safe Learning Environment: Bridging the Gap Between Learning Partners
📅 28 February – 2 March 2025
📍 İzmir, Türkiye
The workshop focused on inclusive, student-centred teaching in the life sciences and offered interactive sessions on in-class strategies, equitable assessment, introspection, and doctoral education. It was jointly organised by the FEBS Education and Training Committee, the Turkish Biochemical Society (TBS) and İzmir University of Economics.
🔗 More information is available on this FEBS Network post.
FEBS Education and Training Supported Society Event
Innovative Tools in Modern Science Education
📅 1 February 2025
📍 Tunis, Tunisia
This national-level workshop, organized by the Tunisian Association of Biological Sciences (ATSB)and the FEBS Education and Training Committee, in collaboration with the National Institute of Applied Biology and Technology (INSAT), brought together educators and researchers to explore emerging educational technologies and strategies for engaging students in the molecular sciences.
🔗 Read more in the event summary post and the educator channel article on the FEBS Network.
FEBS Education and Training Joint Workshop
ATHENS: Approaches in Transformative and Holistic Education for Novel Science
📅 18–19 October 2024
📍 Athens, Greece
This FEBS Education and Training joint workshop was co-organized by the Hellenic Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (HSBMB), with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos”.
🔗 The workshop’s program is available on the FEBS Education Platform.
FEBS Education and Training Conference 2024
📅 20-23 March 2024
📍Antalya, Türkiye
The inaugural FEBS Education and Training Conference was held in in Antalya, Türkiye, and was the first event of its kind dedicated to molecular life sciences education in Europe. It brought together a diverse international community of educators and resulted in a white paper outlining key challenges, opportunities, and action plans for transforming the field.
🔗 Read an overview by a participant of the first conference on the FEBS Network Educator Channel.
