Empseb is simply the best. If you're a PhD student of evolutionary biology, do go there!
December 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Empseb is simply the best. If you're a PhD student of evolutionary biology, do go there!
If you’re a PhD student (or you know one) working on questions of an evolutionary flavour, then check out EMPSEB, an amazing student-organised meeting taking place June 2025 in the Czech Republic! empseb30.mpipz.mpg.de
Hello Bluesky,
We're so excited to be launching our first post for EMPSEB30! 🎉🤩
We've got lots of news to share! We've found an amazing venue and some fantastic plenary speakers, and we're on the lookout for sponsors!
Visit empseb30.mpipz.mpg.de to dive in!
#EMPSEB30 #Students #Conference
We're so excited to be launching our first post for EMPSEB30! 🎉🤩
We've got lots of news to share! We've found an amazing venue and some fantastic plenary speakers, and we're on the lookout for sponsors!
Visit empseb30.mpipz.mpg.de to dive in!
#EMPSEB30 #Students #Conference
December 14, 2024 at 3:11 PM
If you’re a PhD student (or you know one) working on questions of an evolutionary flavour, then check out EMPSEB, an amazing student-organised meeting taking place June 2025 in the Czech Republic! empseb30.mpipz.mpg.de
Are you a #PhD student in #EvolutionaryBiology? Don’t miss the opportunity to join this year’s #EMPSEB — a conference organized by PhD students, for PhD students!
🗓️ Submit your abstract before February 1st.
👉 empsebconf.github.io
#EMPSEB31 #conference #EvoBio @eseb.bsky.social
🗓️ Submit your abstract before February 1st.
👉 empsebconf.github.io
#EMPSEB31 #conference #EvoBio @eseb.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Are you a #PhD student in #EvolutionaryBiology? Don’t miss the opportunity to join this year’s #EMPSEB — a conference organized by PhD students, for PhD students!
🗓️ Submit your abstract before February 1st.
👉 empsebconf.github.io
#EMPSEB31 #conference #EvoBio @eseb.bsky.social
🗓️ Submit your abstract before February 1st.
👉 empsebconf.github.io
#EMPSEB31 #conference #EvoBio @eseb.bsky.social
The #European Meeting for PhD students in #Evolutionary #Biology (EMPSEB) is a student-led annual conference that brings together PhD researchers from around the world.
Germany, 8th to 12th of June, 2026
empsebconf.github.io
Germany, 8th to 12th of June, 2026
empsebconf.github.io
EMPSEB 31
The European Meeting for PhD students in Evolutionary Biology (EMPSEB)
empsebconf.github.io
December 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The #European Meeting for PhD students in #Evolutionary #Biology (EMPSEB) is a student-led annual conference that brings together PhD researchers from around the world.
Germany, 8th to 12th of June, 2026
empsebconf.github.io
Germany, 8th to 12th of June, 2026
empsebconf.github.io
it’s time, EMPSEB begins tomorrow! Follow our conference account to get updates on all the cool science and community-finding that will happen at this cozy, almost*-all-PhD-student conference 😊 (*except for our wonderful invited speakers, of course)
The time has finally come to meet the people behind EMPSEB30! 🤩 First up is @gauravathreya.bsky.social from the University of Mainz in Germany. His responsibilities include managing the website and organising the EDI panel.
#empseb30 #conference #organisers
#empseb30 #conference #organisers
June 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
it’s time, EMPSEB begins tomorrow! Follow our conference account to get updates on all the cool science and community-finding that will happen at this cozy, almost*-all-PhD-student conference 😊 (*except for our wonderful invited speakers, of course)
Tarunkishwor Yumnam wins the AllGenetics-EMPSEB Award 2025.
@empseb30.bsky.social
www.allgenetics.eu/tarunkishwor...
@empseb30.bsky.social
www.allgenetics.eu/tarunkishwor...
Tarunkishwor Yumnam wins the AllGenetics-EMPSEB Award 2025 | AllGenetics
Indian researcher Tarunkishwor Yumnam has won this year’s AllGenetics–EMPSEB Award.
www.allgenetics.eu
June 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Tarunkishwor Yumnam wins the AllGenetics-EMPSEB Award 2025.
@empseb30.bsky.social
www.allgenetics.eu/tarunkishwor...
@empseb30.bsky.social
www.allgenetics.eu/tarunkishwor...
EMPSEB 31 Highlights!🎉
We kicked off EMPSEB 31 with a thought-provoking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) session led by Prof. Dr. Mariella Herberstein. A great way to begin 5 days of science and community!
#PhD #Evolution #Ecology #DEI
We kicked off EMPSEB 31 with a thought-provoking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) session led by Prof. Dr. Mariella Herberstein. A great way to begin 5 days of science and community!
#PhD #Evolution #Ecology #DEI
July 1, 2026 at 7:27 AM
EMPSEB 31 Highlights!🎉
We kicked off EMPSEB 31 with a thought-provoking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) session led by Prof. Dr. Mariella Herberstein. A great way to begin 5 days of science and community!
#PhD #Evolution #Ecology #DEI
We kicked off EMPSEB 31 with a thought-provoking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) session led by Prof. Dr. Mariella Herberstein. A great way to begin 5 days of science and community!
#PhD #Evolution #Ecology #DEI
🧬✨ It’s official!
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026!
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, organized by PhD students, for PhD students.
Expect inspiring research, new connections, and a mix of science + fun, the EMPSEB way!
📍Save the date & follow us for updates! Link in Bio 🌍
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026!
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, organized by PhD students, for PhD students.
Expect inspiring research, new connections, and a mix of science + fun, the EMPSEB way!
📍Save the date & follow us for updates! Link in Bio 🌍
October 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🧬✨ It’s official!
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026!
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, organized by PhD students, for PhD students.
Expect inspiring research, new connections, and a mix of science + fun, the EMPSEB way!
📍Save the date & follow us for updates! Link in Bio 🌍
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026!
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, organized by PhD students, for PhD students.
Expect inspiring research, new connections, and a mix of science + fun, the EMPSEB way!
📍Save the date & follow us for updates! Link in Bio 🌍
🧬✨ It’s official!
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026! Link in Bio 😉
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, by PhD students, for PhD students.
📍Oberwiesenthal, Germany
📅8–12 June 2026
🚨Save the date & follow us for updates!
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife #ScienceCommunity #EMPSEB
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026! Link in Bio 😉
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, by PhD students, for PhD students.
📍Oberwiesenthal, Germany
📅8–12 June 2026
🚨Save the date & follow us for updates!
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife #ScienceCommunity #EMPSEB
December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🧬✨ It’s official!
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026! Link in Bio 😉
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, by PhD students, for PhD students.
📍Oberwiesenthal, Germany
📅8–12 June 2026
🚨Save the date & follow us for updates!
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife #ScienceCommunity #EMPSEB
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026! Link in Bio 😉
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, by PhD students, for PhD students.
📍Oberwiesenthal, Germany
📅8–12 June 2026
🚨Save the date & follow us for updates!
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife #ScienceCommunity #EMPSEB
Do you have what it takes to win the coveted AllGenetics-EMPSEB award for best oral presentation worth €500 at EMPSEB 31? That’s surely worth a bit more pizzazz in your slides!
Big thanks to @allgenetics.bsky.social for the award! Check out their molecular genetics services: www.allgenetics.eu
Big thanks to @allgenetics.bsky.social for the award! Check out their molecular genetics services: www.allgenetics.eu
January 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Do you have what it takes to win the coveted AllGenetics-EMPSEB award for best oral presentation worth €500 at EMPSEB 31? That’s surely worth a bit more pizzazz in your slides!
Big thanks to @allgenetics.bsky.social for the award! Check out their molecular genetics services: www.allgenetics.eu
Big thanks to @allgenetics.bsky.social for the award! Check out their molecular genetics services: www.allgenetics.eu
Every year, EMPSEB recognises the need for diverse voices in science academia.
EMPSEB 31 brings to you an unmissable DEI seminar with Prof Mariella Herberstein!
ESEB's Congress Attendance Aid 2026 promotes minorities in science to join EMPSEB. Apply now!
Learn more here: empsebconf.github.io
EMPSEB 31 brings to you an unmissable DEI seminar with Prof Mariella Herberstein!
ESEB's Congress Attendance Aid 2026 promotes minorities in science to join EMPSEB. Apply now!
Learn more here: empsebconf.github.io
January 23, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Every year, EMPSEB recognises the need for diverse voices in science academia.
EMPSEB 31 brings to you an unmissable DEI seminar with Prof Mariella Herberstein!
ESEB's Congress Attendance Aid 2026 promotes minorities in science to join EMPSEB. Apply now!
Learn more here: empsebconf.github.io
EMPSEB 31 brings to you an unmissable DEI seminar with Prof Mariella Herberstein!
ESEB's Congress Attendance Aid 2026 promotes minorities in science to join EMPSEB. Apply now!
Learn more here: empsebconf.github.io
🥉 Third Best Oral Presentation … we have Joint Winners!
🎉 Congratulations to Giulia Lin and Tim David for jointly receiving the EMPSEB Travel Awards for Third Best Oral Presentation! 🏆Each awardee received a €100 prize, generously sponsored by EMPSEB and Wiley Ecology and Evolution. #phd #EMPSEB
🎉 Congratulations to Giulia Lin and Tim David for jointly receiving the EMPSEB Travel Awards for Third Best Oral Presentation! 🏆Each awardee received a €100 prize, generously sponsored by EMPSEB and Wiley Ecology and Evolution. #phd #EMPSEB
July 22, 2026 at 9:58 AM
🎭 Attending EMPSEB? Got a creative twist on science? Get a chance to win one of three Zymo-EMPSEB awards, all kindly provided by Zymo Research Europe.
🏆 Best Alternative Presentation – €250
🥈 Second Place – €150
🥉 Third Place – €100
Send us an email at empsebconf@gmail.com to participate!
🏆 Best Alternative Presentation – €250
🥈 Second Place – €150
🥉 Third Place – €100
Send us an email at empsebconf@gmail.com to participate!
May 6, 2026 at 8:32 AM
🎭 Attending EMPSEB? Got a creative twist on science? Get a chance to win one of three Zymo-EMPSEB awards, all kindly provided by Zymo Research Europe.
🏆 Best Alternative Presentation – €250
🥈 Second Place – €150
🥉 Third Place – €100
Send us an email at empsebconf@gmail.com to participate!
🏆 Best Alternative Presentation – €250
🥈 Second Place – €150
🥉 Third Place – €100
Send us an email at empsebconf@gmail.com to participate!
🎉 The AllGenetics–EMPSEB Award for Best Oral Presentation goes to Tarunkishwor Yumnam for his brilliant work on the evolution of the butterfly “false head”! 🦋👏
Big thanks to @allgenetics.bsky.social for supporting emerging science talent! 💙
Big thanks to @allgenetics.bsky.social for supporting emerging science talent! 💙
June 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🎉 The AllGenetics–EMPSEB Award for Best Oral Presentation goes to Tarunkishwor Yumnam for his brilliant work on the evolution of the butterfly “false head”! 🦋👏
Big thanks to @allgenetics.bsky.social for supporting emerging science talent! 💙
Big thanks to @allgenetics.bsky.social for supporting emerging science talent! 💙
Travel awards for ECRs from low economy countries to support attendance at the European Meeting of PhD Students in Evolutionary Biology (EMPSEB) in 2025, the ESEB congress in Barcelona, Spain, or the Evolution 2025 meeting in Athens, Georgia, USA
Apply: eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
Apply: eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
October 10, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Travel awards for ECRs from low economy countries to support attendance at the European Meeting of PhD Students in Evolutionary Biology (EMPSEB) in 2025, the ESEB congress in Barcelona, Spain, or the Evolution 2025 meeting in Athens, Georgia, USA
Apply: eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
Apply: eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
EMPSEB highlights | Poster Session
From evolution and ecology to genomics and more, our poster session showcased the incredible diversity of research presented at EMPSEB31. Thank you to all our presenters for sharing their work. 🌍🔬
From evolution and ecology to genomics and more, our poster session showcased the incredible diversity of research presented at EMPSEB31. Thank you to all our presenters for sharing their work. 🌍🔬
July 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
EMPSEB highlights | Poster Session
From evolution and ecology to genomics and more, our poster session showcased the incredible diversity of research presented at EMPSEB31. Thank you to all our presenters for sharing their work. 🌍🔬
From evolution and ecology to genomics and more, our poster session showcased the incredible diversity of research presented at EMPSEB31. Thank you to all our presenters for sharing their work. 🌍🔬
The DEI panel is an important part of every EMPSEB. This year, participants discussed five selected scenarios in smaller groups. Thanks to all, for great discussions about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Special thanks go to @biobiiana.bsky.social, who concluded the event with an encouraging talk.
June 6, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The DEI panel is an important part of every EMPSEB. This year, participants discussed five selected scenarios in smaller groups. Thanks to all, for great discussions about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Special thanks go to @biobiiana.bsky.social, who concluded the event with an encouraging talk.
Join EMPSEB 31 and Dr Jonathan Henshaw to explore the avian biodiversity of Oberwiesenthal!
Jonathan, despite being a theoretician by training, is no stranger to some naturalism. With most European birds identified even by their calls, his casual birding skills would surprise even a professional.
Jonathan, despite being a theoretician by training, is no stranger to some naturalism. With most European birds identified even by their calls, his casual birding skills would surprise even a professional.
January 31, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Join EMPSEB 31 and Dr Jonathan Henshaw to explore the avian biodiversity of Oberwiesenthal!
Jonathan, despite being a theoretician by training, is no stranger to some naturalism. With most European birds identified even by their calls, his casual birding skills would surprise even a professional.
Jonathan, despite being a theoretician by training, is no stranger to some naturalism. With most European birds identified even by their calls, his casual birding skills would surprise even a professional.
Worried you might miss the EMPSEB 31 abstract submission deadline? Fret not, because we have decided to extend the deadline!
Send us your abstracts till February 15, 2026! Mark this one on your calendars so you don't forget!
Send us your abstracts till February 15, 2026! Mark this one on your calendars so you don't forget!
January 30, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Worried you might miss the EMPSEB 31 abstract submission deadline? Fret not, because we have decided to extend the deadline!
Send us your abstracts till February 15, 2026! Mark this one on your calendars so you don't forget!
Send us your abstracts till February 15, 2026! Mark this one on your calendars so you don't forget!
EMPSEB highlight | Birding
A big thank you to Dr. Jonathan Henshaw for leading our birdwatching excursion! 🐦 It was a fantastic opportunity to explore the local biodiversity and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Oberwiesenthal.
#birding #EMPSEB #phdstudent
A big thank you to Dr. Jonathan Henshaw for leading our birdwatching excursion! 🐦 It was a fantastic opportunity to explore the local biodiversity and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Oberwiesenthal.
#birding #EMPSEB #phdstudent
July 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
EMPSEB highlight | Birding
A big thank you to Dr. Jonathan Henshaw for leading our birdwatching excursion! 🐦 It was a fantastic opportunity to explore the local biodiversity and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Oberwiesenthal.
#birding #EMPSEB #phdstudent
A big thank you to Dr. Jonathan Henshaw for leading our birdwatching excursion! 🐦 It was a fantastic opportunity to explore the local biodiversity and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Oberwiesenthal.
#birding #EMPSEB #phdstudent
Our scientific writing discussion brought participants together to share experiences and discuss different aspects of writing and publishing scientific research. Thank you to Dr. Abderrahman Khila for leading the discussion and sharing his insights with EMPSEB31! #PhD #EMPSEB #writing #publishing
July 15, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Our scientific writing discussion brought participants together to share experiences and discuss different aspects of writing and publishing scientific research. Thank you to Dr. Abderrahman Khila for leading the discussion and sharing his insights with EMPSEB31! #PhD #EMPSEB #writing #publishing
At EMPSEB, you'll get to know the plenaries better than at other meetings – they'll be at all parts of the conference, including the talks, workshops and social events. We're thrilled that @bruzos.bsky.social, Filip Kolář, Eric Libby and @biobiiana.bsky.social will be joining us next year!
December 27, 2024 at 1:01 PM
At EMPSEB, you'll get to know the plenaries better than at other meetings – they'll be at all parts of the conference, including the talks, workshops and social events. We're thrilled that @bruzos.bsky.social, Filip Kolář, Eric Libby and @biobiiana.bsky.social will be joining us next year!
🎉 The AllGenetics EMPSEB €500 Award goes to Leopold Preuß, who impressed the audience with his presentation, "Of Bees and BOOMs – The evolution of a nutritional mutualism between Wolbachia and solitary bees."🏆
Thank you, AllGenetics, for supporting early-career researchers. 👏
#phd #EMPSEB #evolution
Thank you, AllGenetics, for supporting early-career researchers. 👏
#phd #EMPSEB #evolution
July 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM
🎉 The AllGenetics EMPSEB €500 Award goes to Leopold Preuß, who impressed the audience with his presentation, "Of Bees and BOOMs – The evolution of a nutritional mutualism between Wolbachia and solitary bees."🏆
Thank you, AllGenetics, for supporting early-career researchers. 👏
#phd #EMPSEB #evolution
Thank you, AllGenetics, for supporting early-career researchers. 👏
#phd #EMPSEB #evolution
Dr. Abderrahman Khila gave a fascinating keynote on the developmental genetics of water striders, discussing how genes shape their distinctive long legs and the behaviours that allow them to compete on the water's surface.🌊
#EMPSEB #PhD #genetics #evolutionarybiology #developmentalbiology
#EMPSEB #PhD #genetics #evolutionarybiology #developmentalbiology
July 3, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Dr. Abderrahman Khila gave a fascinating keynote on the developmental genetics of water striders, discussing how genes shape their distinctive long legs and the behaviours that allow them to compete on the water's surface.🌊
#EMPSEB #PhD #genetics #evolutionarybiology #developmentalbiology
#EMPSEB #PhD #genetics #evolutionarybiology #developmentalbiology