Norman Carreck
admin 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,…
Prominent Beekeepers/Bee Researchers
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…
Jacques van Alphen
Professor Jacques van Alphen is an evolutionary ecologist and author of Honeybees: A Natural and Less Natural History. A leading advocate for sustainable, science-based beekeeping, his work highlights how wild…
Jo Widdicombe
Jo Widdicombe is a Cornish bee farmer, author, and former BIBBA committee member dedicated to sustainable beekeeping. Best known for The Principles of Bee Improvement, he promotes the use of…