On the 12th and 13th of April, 2022, the University of Mons is organising a free 2-day workshop at Mons, Belgium. The workshop will focus on bumble bees and solitary bees and it will present the new techniques of analysis developed by PoshBee’s researchers.

Program 

1. Day 1 (12/04/2022) – Bumble bees: 

   • Introduction to ecology and diversity of bumblebees;

   • Status and trends of bumblebees;

   • Experiments developed in PoshBee.

2. Day 2 (13/04/2022) – Solitary bees:

   • Introduction to ecology and diversity of European bees;

   • Status and trends of European bees;

   • Experiments developed in PoshBee.

The workshop will also feature training materials, such as sampling methods, training books, guides, and videos. 

If you are a veterinarian, an early-career researcher, or a beekeeper you can apply to our workshop to further develop your bee-related skills. 15 participants will be selected based on their skills, while special attention will also be paid to their country, age, and gender to ensure maximum fairness and diversity. 

Deadline: 15th of March 2022

Price: The workshop is free, but the participants will have to cover the expenses related to their trip and accommodation.

Application: Send an email to Denis Michez (denis.michez@umons.ac.be) with a brief description of your background, motivation, and resources to join the training.