Beekeeper, Chair of volunteer Committee organising the BBKA Spring Convention 17-19 April 2026 @ Harper Adams University in Shropshire
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Hearing from such a well-respected researcher in person, promises to be an opportunity not to be missed!
Jan 29
The BBKA Spring Convention is very pleased to welcome distinguished US entomologist, Marla Spivak, to this year's event..
Prof. Marla Spivak has always been interested in enhancing bee health. .
Full details in the programme:
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Looking forward to hearing Dominique's suggestions for what more can be done in the UK.
Feb 22
The BBKA welcomes Dominique Soete, AKA the 'Hornet whisperer,' to the 2026 Spring Convention.
Dominique began following the Jersey Asian Hornet Group in 2018 and learnt ways to locate and destroy their nests. He then designed a course to help others.
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Feb 14
Have you started your shopping list for the Trade Show at the BBKA Spring Convention?
So many exhibitors to speak to and buy from.
Just £6 on-the-day, or included in a 3-day or Saturday Convention entry wristband.
For more information please see: bbka.org.uk/spring-conventio…
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Feb 16
The BBKA Spring Convention benefits from the fantastic facilities offered at Harper Adams University.
The excellent provision complements this three day celebration of beekeeping.
17th -19th April 2026, at Harper Adams University, Shropshire, TF10 8NB
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25 Mar 2025
BBKA Spring Convention 2025
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25 Mar 2025
Today - Tuesday 25th March - final chance to prebook remaining seminars, workshops and buy Convention wristbands at in-advance rates! 🐝☺️🐝
24 Mar 2025
BBKA Spring Convention 2025
Tomorrow last day for pre-bookings
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18 Oct 2024
The latest BBKA lecture release from the 2024 Spring Convention is now on YouTube. Alexandra Sapoznik talks about the importance of beeswax in medieval England.
Dr Alexandra Sapoznik is Senior Lecturer in Late Medieval History at King’s College London.
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5 Sep 2024
Dr. Sandra V Rojas Nossa, University of Vigo, Galicia, Spain, presents a lecture from the BBKA's Spring Convention 2024,
"The Global Establishment and Management of Asian Hornets"
Now available on the BBKA's YouTube channel
youtu.be/QfZzowbzsJ0
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23 Aug 2024
Tom Seeley BBKA Spring Convention lecture Nature-based Beekeeping.
This is an approach that aims to provide managed colonies with living conditions as close as possible to those of wild colonies.
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23 Jul 2024
Prof. Samuel Ramsey's talk on Tropilaelaps from the BBKA's Spring Convention has just been released on YouTube.
The BBKA is only now able to provide this recording following the publishing of original research.
youtu.be/dANIJFUeHUs?si=4k6k…
Tropilaelap image Crown Copyright
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8 Jun 2024
Excellent! Well done Alison!
😊🐝🐝🐝
5 Jun 2024
@britishbee @BBKASCChair To listen to the impact I make to inspire the next generation, move the timer onto 1:49 This is the second interview at the school as the first was live on air talking about swarming!
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#bees #education #lovemywork
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23 May 2024
We have established a new apiary at @HarperAdamsUni to further enhance our existing @HAU_Entomology facilities!
This will provide opportunities for research across the entire university, from vets to food scientists and everything in between. It will also act as a teaching resource.
Initial research plans involve fitting smart sensor systems to the hives and analyse foraging activity by DNA barcoding pollen 🐝🌿 #Beekeeping #Entomology #HarperAdamsUni
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24 Apr 2024
University Staff create a buzz at Beekeeping Convention | Harper Adams University - All Harper Blog harper-adams.ac.uk/blog/post…
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24 Apr 2024
This year marked 150 years of the @britishbee Association, and saw our staff right at the heart of the buzz - from tree planting to delivering fantastic talks & interactive sessions🐝 #TogetherWeWillMakeTheDifference #HarperAdamsUni #TechnicianCommitment
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16 Apr 2024
The Expert Committee on Pesticides is looking to appoint two new members to the committee.
We are also looking to appoint members with expertise in the following areas:
ecotoxicology
toxicology
Closing date 29th April
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14 Apr 2024
Thanks to all involved in the 150th BBKA Spring Convention🐝
Great to see Prof Stephen Martin receiving a BBKA Fellowship for his work on Varroa. A pleasure to be part of a workshop with him & Steve Riley and to see how much interest there was in Steve's new book @BBKASCChair
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11 Apr 2024
BBKA 150 years hive tools being unpacked ready for distribution.
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11 Apr 2024
The BBKA Spring Convention committee getting everything prepared for the event
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11 Apr 2024
BBKA Spring Convention Welcome Dinner
There will be a brief intermission for cake 🍰
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13 Apr 2024
Francis Russell giving a seminar on yellow-legged Asian hornet and Spring Queening
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