AHEAD

Alliance for Wheat Adaptation to Heat and Drought, Global coordinating network supporting the development of new resilient wheat varieties

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

Again, the #IWC2026 served as a platform for knowledge exchange, intense discussions and creation/strengthening of linkages. Thanks a lot to all the participants at the AHEAD Workshop for your collabortaion and feedback!

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

It was agreat pleasure to organise a workshop with members from the AHEAD Network and interested researchers at the #IWC2026. We learned about recent result in breeding traits in wheat and germplasm sharing. Especially germplasm sharing is one of the “hot” topics in our group!

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

The AHEAD community is looking forward to its sixth annual workshop. Alongside the International Wheat Congress in Bologna, we will be discussing breeding, germplasm and the successful use of existing and future links.

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

Thanks Scott for sharing! Its wonderful to see this topic highlighted!

[Scott Boden @sbodes12]

It’s great to see this special edition in Science about plants and heat! I particularly like the article on the benefits that wild species could provide. @WheatInitiative

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

Do you want to be part of our network and extend your connections to our global community? Then take your chance and apply until JANUARY 15, 2025!

We are looking forward to your application!
https://t.co/822o2TkeY0
#wheat #heat #drought

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

@ all Early Career Researchers focussing on Wheat under heat and drought:
Do you want to increase your network? Do you want to have the chance to receive feedback from international experts?
Then have a look and apply for our Mentoring Programme:
https://t.co/822o2TkeY0

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

@ all Early Career Researchers focussing on Wheat under heat and drought:
Do you want to increase your network? Do you want to have the chance to receive feedback from international experts?
Then have a look and apply for our Mentoring Programme:
https://t.co/822o2TkeY0

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

The in person meeting of @AHEAD_wheat and the @WheatInitiative Expert Working Groups "Abiotic Stresses" and "Nutrient Use Efficiency" was a great opportunity to meet and discuss. It was one highlight of 2024 activites and I am looking forward to those planned in 2025!

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

Thanks to all participants of the Joint meeting of EWG AWAS, NUE and AHEAD at the #IWCPerth2024 we had a great meeting full of interesting discussions.

Find the summary report and the presentations here now! 👇
https://t.co/kbYnx8vVMA

@WheatInitiative @rebetzke_0 @Dixon_LE

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

Thanks to all participants of the Joint meeting of EWG AWAS, NUE and AHEAD at the #IWCPerth2024 we had a great meeting full of interesting discussions.

Find the summary report and the presentations here now! 👇
https://t.co/kbYnx8vVMA

@WheatInitiative @rebetzke_0 @Dixon_LE

[Wheat Initiative @WheatInitiative]

Please share and make as visible as possible!
https://t.co/XtwGTUUYfV

[Scott Boden @sbodes12]

We’re so grateful for GRDC’s support for this project. It’s been one of my long term goals to improve thermal resilience in wheat. Great collaboration with @hikemaydon and @rameshsunita39

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

Great to see the our Steering Committee member @BaumBCI participating at #COP29. We hope that the outcome of this meeting will have beneficial effects and enhance further actions!

[Michael Baum @BaumBCI]

Global conferences like #COP29 provide an excellent opportunity to engage with esteemed partners such as @DrTedros, the DG @WHO. I had the pleasure of having a conversation with him regarding the priorities of @WHO, @CGIAR & @ICARDA at @COP29_AZ and our work in Sudan, Syria etc.

[Anna Backhaus @a_bakinghouse]

So happy for our #WIR team 🤩 watch out for all our new and fun activities planned in 2025 for everyone @ICARDA

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

We are looking forward for your applications!
Deadline is January 15, 2025.

[Wheat Initiative @WheatInitiative]

Have you heard about the @AHEAD_wheat mentoring Program? It aims to support the wheat experts of tomorrow and to involve Early Career Researchers into the network discussions and provide links between researchers, institutions and countries. Have a look!
https://t.co/PyxdPDpYf0

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

Simon Griffith from @JohnInnesCentre Was honored for his work on wheat. Great to see his work is honored this was and happy to have him in our Network!

[John Innes Centre @JohnInnesCentre]

NEWS - Prestigious award recognises wheat researcher’s outstanding contribution to farming

Congratulations to Dr Simon Griffiths, the 2024 winner of the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) @RoyalAgSociety award for Science and Technology.

https://t.co/E7WMOIPoLA

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

@JohnInnesCentre @RoyalAgSociety Congratulation, Simon! Great to see that your work is honored! 🙂

[Murdoch's Centre for Crop & Food Innovation & SABC @MU_CCFI_Biotech]

Exciting news! Prof @rajvarshney passed the IWC baton to Prof @RobertoTuberosa who showcased a stunning film welcoming researchers to the Fourth International Wheat Congress in 2026, taking place in Bologna, Italy! Mark your calendars for an inspiring event that promises to elevate wheat research!

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

Call is open to apply to host the International Wheat congress 2028!

[Wheat Initiative @WheatInitiative]

Peter Langridge is lining out the next steps for the International Wheat Congress #iwc2024Perth! The call for bids will be soon open at the @WheatInitiative website!

[AHEAD @AHEAD_wheat]

Great and motivating talk by Teresa Saaverda, programme Manager of the @WheatInitiative. Key message: young researchers engange, get linked to the Wheat community and take responsibility for your career.

[Murdoch's Centre for Crop & Food Innovation & SABC @MU_CCFI_Biotech]

Our final panelist in the capacity building session, Ms Teresa Saavedra Bravo from @WheatInitiative offers valuable advice on the importance of people skills for early career researchers! Building connections and thriving in science #IWC2024Perth

[Wheat Initiative @WheatInitiative]

Congratulations to the Early Career Researchers who have won the Presentation Award of @WheatInitiative for best student presentation! Oscar Carey-Fung from @UniMelb and Katharina Jung @UZH_en! The award was presented by John Spink @teagasc, chair of our Board!