Mission
To bring together students, professors, researchers and professionals through discussions, shared activities and cooperation in genetics and plant breeding.
Genetics and Plant Breeding Group
About Us
Founded at ESALQ/USP in 2017, GVENCK develops scientific, organizational and outreach activities in genetics and plant breeding.
Our Identity
A Group Built by Students
The Genetics and Plant Breeding Group “Prof. Roland Vencovsky” brings together undergraduate and graduate students who work with genetics and plant breeding at the “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo.
The group connects students with researchers, professors, alumni, companies and public institutions. Its activities link university life with research and professional practice.
GVENCK is not a formal course or teaching unit. It is a space where students work together to plan events, share ideas and organize scientific activities.
What guides us
Mission and Vision
Vision
To be recognized as a student group that helps people share knowledge, work together and take part in science.
From Ideas to Action
What We Do
The group’s activities are connected. Together, they support science, practical experience, teamwork and contact with people inside and outside the university.
GVENCK
Science, collaboration and student initiative
Scientific Events
Symposia, lectures and discussions about current topics in genetics and plant breeding.
Courses and Workshops
Short courses that introduce methods, tools and new research topics.
Technical Visits
Visits to companies and public research institutions to learn about research and professional work.
Alumni Voice
Former students and professionals share their career experiences and advice.
Scientific Discussion
Meetings where members discuss research, methods and current challenges.
Partnerships and Outreach
Work with academic groups, institutions and professionals outside the university.
Student Organization
How the Group Works
GVENCK is organized by students with support from a faculty coordinator. Members share scientific, administrative and practical tasks.
General Coordination
Administration, representation and coordination of the group’s decisions.
Secretariat
Documents, meeting records, emails and institutional communication.
Treasury
Financial records, payments and support for group activities.
Communication
Social media, publicity and contact with the public and group members.
Logistics
Materials, travel, transport and practical support during activities.
Scientific
Scientific ideas, discussions, publications and academic content.
Our Journey
Our Story from 2017 to Today
New students join GVENCK every year, but the main purpose remains the same: to share knowledge, work together and support activities in genetics and plant breeding.
2017
Foundation
GVENCK begins its activities at ESALQ/USP and holds the first International Meeting on Plant Breeding.
2018–2019
Consolidation
Scientific meetings, lectures and group activities become part of the yearly routine.
2020–2021
New Formats
Online activities help the group continue its work and reach people outside the university.
2022–2024
Expansion
Courses, visits and partnerships grow and become more varied.
2025–2026
A New Cycle
GVENCK enters a new phase with broader partnerships, wider connections and a growing digital presence. This progress reflects the shared work of students, collaborators and partner organizations.
2017
The beginning of GVENCK and its first activities.
2026
A renewed group with new members, projects and partnerships.
Independent and Nonprofit
GVENCK organizes courses and scientific activities as independent and nonprofit actions. The money raised is used again in activities for the academic community.
This model supports knowledge sharing, contact between the university and the professional sector, networking and discussions in genetics and plant breeding.