Royal Society of Biology

We're excited to announce that Biology Week returns this autumn! Taking place from 7-11 October 2024, this will be an amazing opportunity to bring people together from across the biosciences through events in person and online. We also encourage you to host your own event as part of Biology Week and we can offer funding exclusively to RSB members for this. Read more and find out how to get involved in #BiologyWeek 2024: #LifeSciences #STEM #ScienceOutreach

Congratulations to the winner of our 2024 School Biology Teacher of the Year Award Dr Ali Bune! In the words of her students at Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School, Dr Bune is an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher who makes learning about biology fun. Commenting on receiving the award, Dr Bune said: “I feel honoured to have been selected for this prestigious title ... It has been so rewarding to support pupils who wish to embark on biology related careers, and to hear about how they are getting on.” The award is supported by Oxford University Press. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g8t8jxP7

We are excited to offer AMRSB, MRSB, and FRSB members the opportunity to attend a Networking and Awards Ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society during #BiologyWeek. This special evening will celebrate the achievements of our members and bioscience enthusiasts. The event will also feature the launch of 'Biology for a Better Tomorrow,' a digital series produced in partnership with Content With Purpose (CWP), highlighting the role of biology in sustainable development. Find out more and register for the member ballot by 8 September: rsb.org.uk/bwawards

RSB members – join an exclusive biology week talk with renowned TV presenter Dr George McGavin Hon FRSB. Hear about his personal journey to discover the world of wildlife – big and especially small. Find out more and reserve your free place at https://buff.ly/3LyHQTa.

Applied Microbiology International (AMI) have six Horizon Awards which recognise excellence across various domains of applied microbiology.   Each award reflects a unique aspect of the microbiology field and its relevance to global challenges, do you know someone deserving of recognition within one of these areas:   -      Global Impact -      Food Security and Innovation -      Public Health -      Policy -      Environmental Conservation (land and sea) -      Diversity and Inclusion   All winners receive:   -      £3,000 in prize money -      A commemorative plaque highlighting their achievement -      An invitation to submit an article to an AMI-owned journal -      The opportunity to present/chair at an AMI conference, webinar, roundtable, or similar event   Nominate before July 26 at: https://lnkd.in/eG6tTG9c   Not an AMI member but want to nominate? Contact Henry on [email protected]

Read RSB’s response to the Labour government’s policy agenda in the King’s Speech. Our policy teams evaluate how the government’s legislative plans will affect education, R&D, and innovation.   As this new Government delivers on its missions, we will continue to monitor all areas of policy developments, convening the expertise of the bioscience community in support of evidence-based decision-making.   Read more: https://buff.ly/3LugLjY   #KingsSpeech #Education #Research #Innovation

Are you a research council-funded PhD student interested in influencing education or science policy? Applications for two internships running through 2025 are now open. The Society’s policy teams synthesise and communicate evidence-based advice from our community to decision- and policy-makers. Our work spans the biological sciences, with areas including the 5-19 curriculum and qualifications in the UK, genetic technologies, climate change and biodiversity loss, research culture, and much more. Find out more about a policy internship at RSB and apply by 2 October 2024 at https://lnkd.in/eUMui84U #SciencePolicy #EducationPolicy #Hiring

Professor Louise Cosby’s virology team at the Agri-Food and Biosience Institute Northern Ireland aims to improve the diagnosis and control of viral diseases of farmed animals. "Surveillance for new and emerging viruses in animals is essential not just for pandemic preparedness, but also to avoid substantial economic losses." Read about their lab's work in #TheBiologist's latest 'My Lab Unlocked' article: https://lnkd.in/evVgtKNq #Virology #Agriculture

Gain practical experience of brightfield and fluorescence microscopy at UEA, 12 September, with no experience required. This course contributes to the RSB Technical Skills certificate, and is substantially discounted for RSB members. Book your place: https://buff.ly/3WhEWIz #LaboratorySkills #Microscopy #Technician

Gain a comprehensive understanding of toxicology at our two-day interactive training course, "Introduction to Toxicology," on 27-28 November 2024 in London. Ideal for pharmaceutical professionals, business development/sales staff, and newcomers to toxicology, this course covers essential toxicology principles and practices in drug development. Led by experts Dr Guy Healing and Professor Paul Baldrick, you’ll learn about toxicological testing, regulatory interactions, and more. Read the full course outline and register before 28 August to take advantage of a 10% early bird discount at rsb.org.uk/toxicology-24 For more details, contact [email protected]. #Toxicology #Pharmaceuticals #DrugDiscovery