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Beeology: Honeybee Science from Theory to Practice

When:

23 June - 11 July 2025

School:

UAB Barcelona Summer School

Institution:

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

City:

Barcelona

Country:

Spain

Language:

English

Credits:

6.0 EC

Fee:

929 EUR

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Beeology: Honeybee Science from Theory to Practice

About

Beekeeping is an ancient human practice that is becoming increasingly important in recent years, due to the stark decline of both wild and farmed bee populations, as well as their role as the major pollinators of several natural and agricultural habitats.

Course leader

Gerardo Caja. Emeritus Professor at the Department of Animal and Food Science of the Faculty of Veterinary of the UAB.

Target group

The summer course is designed to supply the growing demand for science-based best beekeeping practices, and it is aimed at students and also to those interested in learning more about honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) biology.

Course aim

The course content includes knowledge about the history of beekeeping, apiculture legislation, basic bee biology, plant science and pollination, genetics, metabolism and nutrition, pathology, bee welfare, colony collapse disorder, and several aspects of honey production, including its harvest and quality assessment. Theory classes will be combined with practical sessions at the UABee apiary and UAB laboratories.

Fee info

Fee

929 EUR, The course fee for international and national students (non-UAB students) is € 910 but those who register before May 15th will get 20% discount.

Interested?

When:

23 June - 11 July 2025

School:

UAB Barcelona Summer School

Institution:

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Language:

English

Credits:

6.0 EC

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