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The highly integrated societies of honey bees face numerous threats, ranging from parasites and pathogens to pesticides and poor nutrition.

Dr. Olav Rueppell, Professor in the Faculty of Science, joins us to explore the natural defence's of honey bee colonies and how they impact honey bee behaviour and life history.

Learn how Dr. Rueppell’s fundamental research can lead to solutions for improving honey bee health and sustainable apiculture.

The event is also available online. Please to receive the link.

Speaker Bio:

Olav Rueppell is a professor of honey bee biology and health at the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø, leading a research program that spans curiosity-driven questions about social evolution and applied research to find solutions to improve honey bee health.

His research program has been continuously funded for 22 years, allowing him to publish over 120 scientific articles, train over 120 students, and file 3 patents.

Cost:

• In-person: $18 - Includes lunch and presentation
• Online: Free