On Monday 14 April we welcomed members of the department to our first in-house postgraduate student symposium.

The symposium is our annual opportunity to showcase and celebrate the diverse work being done by PhD and MPhil students in the department — as well as to build links between research groups and exchange ideas and methods.

Over 100 PIs, postdocs, and students heard talks from 40 students and saw a dozen posters. Topics ranged from butterfly thermal tolerances to regenerative farming; and from the genetics of cichlid patterning to pitcher plants telling the weather. The atmosphere on the day was brilliant; the coffee breaks and lunch were filled with excited chatter stimulated by the talks and posters.

James Herbert-Read, Deputy Head of Department for Postgraduate Education, said, 'The standard among presenters was exceptional, highlighting the intellect and talent of our postgraduate students. Special thanks to our postgraduate representatives, as well as the Zoology administrators for organising the day’s events.'

We look forward to next year's edition!

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