Tom Seeley
BeginnerBeekeeping Discover how Thomas Seeley’s decades of research into honey bee behaviour and ecology reveal surprising insights for science and sustainable beekeeping.
Prominent Beekeepers/Bee Researchers
Professor Stephen Martin
Few names in the world of honey bee research are as respected as Professor Stephen Martin. For nearly four decades, his work has shaped how scientists and beekeepers understand one…
Dr. Maggie Gill
Dr. Maggie Gill, a senior scientist at Defra, is one of the UK’s leading voices in pollinator health and sustainable agriculture. With a background in entomology and over a decade…
Norman Carreck
From his first hive at fifteen to his role as Science Director of the International Bee Research Association, Norman Carreck has devoted his life to honey bees. A respected researcher,…
Professor Grace McCormack
Professor Grace McCormack, Head of the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Galway, is one of Ireland’s leading voices in honey bee genetics and conservation. Her research reveals…
Dr. Dorian Pritchard
Dr. Dorian Pritchard - geneticist, author, and former SICAMM president - has spent over 40 years conserving and breeding near-native Apis mellifera mellifera. His work combines scientific rigour with practical…
Selwyn Runnett
Selwyn Runnett, a leading voice in sustainable beekeeping and conservation of the native dark bee (Apis mellifera mellifera), is the keynote speaker at our upcoming event. Based in rural Wales,…
Professor Mairi Knight
Professor Mairi Knight, Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Plymouth, explores the genetic and ecological forces that shape life on Earth. Her pioneering research bridges molecular science and…
Victoria Buswell
Dr Victoria G. Buswell is an ecological bioinformatician whose pioneering research explores the genomic identity of the dark European honey bee (Apis mellifera mellifera). Using high-performance computing and molecular data,…
Colm O’Neill
If there’s a figure who embodies both deep experience and relentless commitment in the Irish beekeeping community, it’s Colm O’Neill. Over half a century in the apiary has shaped him…