The International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS) was established in 1919 as a non – governmental and non – profit organization comprising of National Academies and international scientific Associations and Societies. Since then IUBS is functioning as a global platform of scientists from all disciplines and nationalities for cooperation, interaction and collaboration to promote research, training, and education in biological sciences.
To commemorate completion of 100 years of promoting excellence in biological sciences, IUBS has launched a Webinar Series bringing the best of all disciplines to discuss evolution, taxonomy, ecology, biodiversity, and other topics that represent unified biology and the topics of prime importance to address contemporary problems such as climate change, endangered species, food and nutrition, health etc.
Engage with cutting-edge topics and expert insights through our series of webinars. These virtual sessions provide a platform for thought leaders and practitioners to share their expertise on emerging trends and pressing issues in the biological sciences. Explore the recordings of past webinars below, and delve into a wealth of knowledge at your convenience.
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- Lecture 6: Prof Luisa Orsini, “The time machine chronicles – unveiling how the past shapes the future“, 30th April 2024, UTC: 13:00 UTC, 18:30 IST, 16:00 EAT, 15:00 CAT/CET, 9:00 EDT
- Lecture 5: Prof Christine H. Foyer, “How will plants adapt to high CO2 world?“, 23rd November 2023
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- Lecture 4: Dr. Yvon Le Maho, “New technology to investigate antarctic penguins without disturbance”, 15th November 2022
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- Lecture 3: Dr. Jane Goodall, “Gombe and Beyond”, 27th April 2021.
Webinar Video here.
- Lecture 2: Dr. Sean B. Carole, “The Serengeti Rules: The Regulation and Restoration of Biodiversity” , 10th March 2021
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- Lecture 1: Dr. Rattan Lal “Forgetting How to Tend the Soil” , 2nd October 2020
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The six lecture in the IUBS Webinar Series will be delivered by Prof Luisa Orsini, on 30th April 2024. The title of the webinar is: “The time machine chronicles – unveiling how the past shapes the future”. Luisa is a Professor of Evolutionary Systems Biology and Environmental Omics at the University of Birmingham, with affiliations in both Biosciences and the Institute of Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI. Additionally, she holds the position of an Alan Turing Fellow at the UK Alan Turing Institute, where she co-leads the ‘Biodiversity monitoring and forecasting’ interest group.
Six Lecture of Webinar Series
“The time machine chronicles – unveiling how the past shapes the future“
By Prof Luisa Orsini
Date: 30 April 2024
The fifth lecture in the IUBS Webinar Series was delivered by Prof Christine H. Foyer, on 23rd November 2023. The title of the webinar was: “How will plants adapt to hight CO2 world?”. Christine H. Foyer is placed 4th in the list of the world’s Best Scientists in Plant Sciences. She is Janaki Ammal Chair of the Indian Academy of Sciences and Member of the French Academy of Agriculture. Christine Foyer is an expert in plant metabolism and its regulation under optimal and stress conditions.
Fifth Lecture of Webinar Series
“How will plants adapt to high CO2 world?”
By Prof Christine H. Foyer
Charles F. Kettering Award of the American Society of Plant Physiology I Editor in Chief of Food and Energy Security.
Date: 23rd November 2023
The fourth lecture in the IUBS Webinar Series was delivered by Dr. Yvon LeMaho, on 27th April 2021, at 1:30 pm GMT. The title of the webinar is: “New technology to investigate Antarctic penguins without disturbance”. Dr Yvon Le Maho is a member of the French Academy of Sciences. He has received many awards such as the Gold medal of Honour for overseas engagement, Maria Buchinger Foundation Award, Albert 1st of Monaco Oceanography Grand Prix
Fourth Lecture of Webinar Series
“New technology to investigate Antarctic penguins without disturbance”
By Dr. Yvon Le Maho
Ecophysiologist I pioneer in Radio Frequency Identification and Robotics
Date: 15th November 2022
The third lecture in the IUBS Webinar Series was delivered by Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, on 27th April 2021, at 1:30 pm GMT. The title of the webinar is: “Gombe and Beyond”. An ethologist and environmentalist, with ongoing research spanning more than six decades, Dr. Goodall is a pioneer in studying the behavior, social organization, and cognitive abilities of chimpanzees. She is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace.
Third Lecture of Webinar Series
“Gombe and Beyond”
By Dr. Jane Goodall
The second lecture of the Webinar Series was delivered on 10th March 2021 at 1pm GMT , by Sean B. Carroll, an award – winning biologist, educator, film producer, author and science communicator on “The Serengeti Rules: The Regulation and Restoration of Biodiversity”
Second Lecture of Webinar Series
“The Serengeti Rules: The Regulation and Restoration of Biodiversity”
By Dr. Sean B. Carroll
An award-winning biologist I educator I film producer I author and science communicator
Date: 10th March 2021
The first lecture of the webinar series was delivered by Rattan Lal, 2020 World Food Prize Laureate on “Forgetting How to Tend the Soil” on 2nd October 2020.
First Lecture of Webinar Series
“Forgetting How to Tend the Soil”
by Dr. Rattan Lal
2020 World Food Prize Laureate
Date: 2nd October 2020
