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LOOK AHEAD SOUTH KOREA
APIMONDIA 44th International Apicultural Congress 15-20 September 2015, Deajeon Further details will appear here
UK
BBKA Spring Convention 12-14 April 2013, Harper Adams College Further details www.britishbee.org.uk
USA
2nd International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health and Policy 14-17 August 2013, Penn State University Further details www.ento.psu.edu/events
TURKEY
12th Asian Apicultural Association Conference 2014 Further details will appear here
UKRAINE
APIMONDIA 43rd International Apicultural Congress 29 September - 4 October 2013, Kiev Further details www.apimondia2013.org.ua
ZIMBABWE
4th ApiTrade Africa Event 2014 Further details to be confirmed
If you want notice of your conference, workshop or meeting to be included here and on our website send details to Bees for Development, address on page 20
NOTICE BOARD
LEARN AHEAD IRELAND
Irish Beekeepers Summer Course 21-26 July 2013, Gormanston Further details www.irishbeekeeping.ie
BfD UK Courses Strengthening livelihoods in developing countries through beekeeping 5 April and 19 September 2013 Monmouth Sustainable beekeeping 6-7 April and 20-21 September 2013 Ragman’s Lane Permaculture Farm, Gloucestershire Further details www.beesfordevelopment.org
FUNDING FROM FAO: TeleFood Special Fund Beekeepers’ groups and associations may apply for project funding of up to US$10,000. Request documents should include a brief description of project objectives, proposed food production or income-generating activities, work plan, number of participants, detailed list of inputs with cost estimates and reporting arrangements. See www.fao.org 1% for Development Fund Small grants enable community based beekeeping projects in developing countries to get off the ground. Applicants must define clear objectives and describe how they are to be attained. Email One-Per-Cent-Fund@FAO.org BEE GUIDE I am Raymond Huber and I have written a guide to honey bees for younger readers. You are welcome to download the book (pdf or ebook) at www.raymondhuber.co.nz/honey-bees-free-book-life-cycle-honey-stings-crisis-myths/bee-book-download/ GRANTS TO SCIENTISTS IFS Research Grants are for citizens of a developing country who are scientists under 40 years of age, with at least a Master’s or equivalent degree or research experience and attached to a university, national research institution or research-orientated NGO in a developing country. See www.ifs.se AWARD A professional development programme that strengthens the research and leadership skills of African women in agricultural science, empowering them to contribute more effectively to poverty alleviation and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. See www.awardfellowships.org YOUNG SCIENTISTS International Union of Biological Sciences offers grants to scientists under 35 years of age. See how to apply for support to attend the next International Symposium on Pollination organised by the International Commission on Plant Bee Relations and part of the IUBS at www.iubs.org CIVIL SOCIETY RESPONSIVE GRANT Non-profit or cultural organisations can apply for funding from the Commonwealth Foundation to support activities including training courses, workshops, conferences, exchanges and study visits to promote international or intercultural exchange, co-operation and sharing of skills, knowledge and ideas between people from developing Commonwealth countries. Conditions apply. See www.commonwealthfoundation.com AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL The oldest English language beekeeping publication in the world. See a digital copy and subscribe at www.americanbeejournal.com BEE CRAFT UK Beekeeping Journal for beginners and seasoned apiarists. View a digital copy and subscribe on line at www.bee-craft.com BEE CULTURE The magazine of American beekeeping. 140 years experience. Today’s techniques. Tomorrow’s ideas. US$15 for a digital subscription. See www.BeeCulture.com ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL News, practical information and research articles Published quarterly in Turkish with English summaries. See www.uludagaricilik.org BEE IN TOUCH Visit us on Facebook or Twitter to keep in touch with latest developments at BfD 18
