6th – 10th September 2026 at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Botanik-Tagung
International Conference of the German Society for Plant Sciences

Side events

Icebreaker

Join us on Sunday, 6 Sep 2026, for our icebreaker and an easy start into the conference week. Participation is free, but we appreciate a registration if you plan to attend (and cancellation in time if you see you cannot make it) so we can order the catering accordingly and avoid food waste.

Time & place: tbc

 

Networking Event

On Wednesday, 9 Sep 2026, we invite you for some networking over good food and drinks. Tickets for this event are 30 EUR (student) / 50 EUR (regular).

Time & place: 7 pm, Mensa

 

Workshops

​Mit 5 Tricks schneller zum fertigen Schriftstück8 Sep 2026, 3:30 – 5:30 pm / Dr. Esther Schwarz-Weig, WissenschaftsredakteuerinMax. 12 participants | Fee: early bird 20 EUR / regular 30 EUR Das Verfassen von Dissertationen, wissenschaftlichen Artikeln, Förderanträgen, Poster-, Zeitschriften- und Buchbeiträgen – und besonders das populärwissenschaftlicher Texte – dauert oft wesentlich länger als geplant. Werkzeuge können helfen, Texte wesentlich schneller zu entwerfen, zu strukturieren sowie zügig fertigzustellen. Die fünf im Workshop vorgestellten und einfach anzuwendenden Techniken sind nicht etwa flottes Schreiben mit zehn Fingern oder die effiziente Anweisung einer KI, sondern dienen der Konzeptentwicklung – also Techniken, die vorher das Anliegen auf den Punkt bringen. Weiterhin ermöglichen sie die Konzentration des Inhaltes und das Schreiben mit System. Diese Techniken haben sich in der Schreibprozessforschung als effizient erwiesen und werden von Vielschreibern Tag für Tag erfolgreich angewendet. So formulieren und verfassen auch Sie in Zukunft alle möglichen Texte wesentlich flotter. Damit das Schreiben nicht mehr so viel Ihrer Zeit auffrisst. From plant blindness to visible research: An introduction to science communication for plant scientists7 Sep 2026, 1:30 – 3:30 pm / Jun.-Prof. Dr. Leroy Grossmann, BiologiedidaktikFee: 0 EUR Plant blindness - the tendency to overlook plants or underestimate their importance - is not only an issue in education, but also affects the visibility and communication of botanical research. This hands-on workshop introduces early-career plant scientists to practical strategies for making their research clear, engaging, and relevant to both expert and non-expert audiences. Participants will learn methods such as storytelling to structure key messages effectively and will practice applying them in short peer exercises. The workshop also encourages reflection on how to communicate research within the scientific community as well as to broader publics. By the end, participants will be better equipped to make their work visible, convey complex ideas effectively, and overcome the challenges posed by plant blindness.Scientific publishing - Pros & Cons of a Society Journal09 Sep 2026, 12:15 - 1 pm / Lead: Prof. Dr. Hans-Henning Kunz, LMU MünchenFee: 0 EURCareer Paths Exchange09 Sep 2026, 6:45 - 7:30 pmFee: 0 EUR Representatives from industry and academia share insights and discuss career options with ECR.

 

Field trips

​Botanischer Garten der Ruhr-Universität Bochum10 Sep 2026The tour is free of charge, a donation for the garden will be much appreciated. This trip will take you to the university's Botanical Garden, situated right next to the conference venue. A guided tour will lead you through the garden's main areas, like the tropical and desert gardens, and also the Chinese garden.Museum unter Tage10 Sep 2026Fee: EUR 4.00 This trip will take you to the Museum unter Tage (the Museum Below Ground) and it's "Weltsichten" exhibition.Further details: https://situation-kunst.de/en/situation-kunstNote that no transport will be provided, but the museum is easily accessible by public transport. A group can start together from the conference venue.Bergbaumuseum – Tours available in both English and German10 Sep 2026Fee: EUR 5.00 This trip will take you to the German Mining Museum, the largest of its kind worldwide.Note that no transport will be provided, but the museum is easily accessible by public transport. A group can start together from the conference venue.Further details: https://www.bergbaumuseum.de/en/Industrial Heritage: JahrhunderthalleFee: EUR 0 A guided tour of the iconic Jahrhunderthalle Bochum and its surrounding Westpark, highlighting the transformation from heavy industry to cultural landmark.Further details: https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/besuch-planen/stadtfuehrungen/fuehrung-unterwelt-plus-westpark.html