We are delighted to announce that following last year’s successful event the New Phytologist Editor-in-Chief symposium will return for a one-day meeting, 'Collections through time: legacy and innovation'.
At its most basic level, scientific research is underpinned by observation, questioning, and the careful collection of data and materials to inform and test these.
The collection of data and materials varies from study to study, but those working in the plant sciences are fortunate to have access to a huge variety of collections; from living collections in botanic gardens and arboreta, to large-scale collaborative databases, and the rich historical archives of museums and herbaria.
These collections continue to yield fresh insights, with researchers returning to them in innovative ways to address emerging questions and challenges. New Phytologist is proud to publish many such studies that demonstrate the enduring and evolving value of these resources.
The 2026 New Phytologist Editor-in-Chief symposium will celebrate this work, bringing together researchers whose studies draw on collections in all their forms. We warmly invite contributions and participation in this one-day symposium in Tartu, Estonia.
The New Phytologist Editor-in-Chief symposia aim to provide an annual forum for researchers to share their work on all topics across the broad scope of New Phytologist. Please direct any enquiries to Sam Smyth, np-symposia@lancaster.ac.uk.
Additional details will be announced soon. Join our events mailing list to receive updates and further information.