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Congratulations to our Apprentice of the Year 2026! This award celebrates the hard work and dedication of apprentices in...
16/10/2026

Congratulations to our Apprentice of the Year 2026!

This award celebrates the hard work and dedication of apprentices in their specific fields and showcases apprenticeships as a highly valuable career path.

This year's winner is Sarah Hardman, Laboratory Scientist (Level 6) at AstraZeneca.

The highly commended awards went to:
- Gabrielle Baumber, Bioinformatic Scientist (Level 7) at AstraZeneca
- Max Marshall, Healthcare Science Practitioner (Level 6) at the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Find out more via the news link in our bio.

16/10/2026

Did you know that we have over 60 videos in our A to Z of the Biosciences series, from anatomist to zookeeper? It's the perfect resource for anyone wanting to explore a career in the biosciences, but isn't sure where to start.

Today we're adding a final video to the list - Paul Kybett, Emu Keeper at . Find out what the best bit of working with emus is, what a typical day looks like for him, and why you can't undervalue the need for hands-on experience.

Watch the full video and explore the A-Z series supported by BBSRC: https://youtu.be/9XQdHP885Yw

15/10/2026

We're delighted to announce the winner of our 2026 School Biology Teacher of the Year Award is Robert Loveridge from The Sir Robert Woodard Academy in West Sussex!

The Award recognises the UK’s leading secondary school biology teachers who are at the forefront of paving the way in teaching excellence, acknowledging their vital role in educating and inspiring the next generation of biologists.

Our thanks go out to the judging panel for their time and expertise and to Oxford University Press for sponsoring the award.

Hear from Robert what winning meant to him 👇 and then find out more via the news link in our bio.

Have you seen our Gopher Science Lab resources? Gopher Science Lab supports transition from primary to secondary school ...
15/10/2026

Have you seen our Gopher Science Lab resources?

Gopher Science Lab supports transition from primary to secondary school with peer to peer learning across age groups. Secondary students learn how to deliver activities to primary pupils. Then those primary pupils are encouraged to deliver their own training to peers or younger year groups. This gives all participating students ownership of their learning and helps them gain confidence.

We also have Gopher Science Lab grants, worth £600, available, which also give you access to our Gopher Science Lab online training course and a teacher mentor to help you train your students.

Find out more via the Gopher Science Lab link in our bio.

"I’m quite optimistic about being able to design increasingly complex systems and I don’t think there’s any real hard up...
14/10/2026

"I’m quite optimistic about being able to design increasingly complex systems and I don’t think there’s any real hard upper limit"

In the latest issue of The Biologist, we interviewed Nobel Laureate Professor David Baker about designing proteins with entirely new and wildly useful functions, biosafety, and more.

Read the full article via The Biologist link in our bio.

Did you know that, as part of Biology Week, we have a selection of external resources for you to use?Ranging from animal...
14/10/2026

Did you know that, as part of Biology Week, we have a selection of external resources for you to use?

Ranging from animal movement to toxicology, there's something for all ages and interests.

Have a look and see what you can discover via the Biology Week resources link in our bio.

A huge thanks to everyone who has allowed us to feature their resources including our Member Organisations and Strategic Partners: the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry,
the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour, the British Mycological Society, the British Society for Immunology, the Microbiology Society, and the Society for Experimental Biology.

Calling all secondary school teachers! Have you considered setting up a journal club, but you aren't sure where to begin...
13/10/2026

Calling all secondary school teachers! Have you considered setting up a journal club, but you aren't sure where to begin?

Check out our Journal Club resources which include a recording of our 'Introduction to Journal Clubs webinar', as well as a selection of journal articles to get you started.

You can find these, and more, via the Biology Week resources link in our bio, or search RSB Journal Clubs.

We're pleased to announce that applications for our 2027 travel grants are now open!AMRSB and early-career MRSB members ...
13/10/2026

We're pleased to announce that applications for our 2027 travel grants are now open!

AMRSB and early-career MRSB members of the Royal Society of Biology can now apply for a travel grant of up to £1,000 to support future travel in connection with biological study, teaching or research.

📆 Applications close 22 January 2027

Find out more via the travel grants link in our bio, or search RSB Travel Grants

Calling all secondary school teachers and home schoolers!Did you know we have Biology Week school quizzes? There are two...
12/10/2026

Calling all secondary school teachers and home schoolers!

Did you know we have Biology Week school quizzes? There are two different quizzes with versions aimed at 13-15 year olds and 16-18 year olds. Both cover a range of biology topics from famous scientists to plant cells.

Find them under the Biology Week resources link in our bio, and scroll down to 'School resources'

If you're looking for Biology Week activities to do this week, why not take part in our BioCraft Competition? The compet...
12/10/2026

If you're looking for Biology Week activities to do this week, why not take part in our BioCraft Competition?

The competition encourages participants to combine art and science by creating a biology-inspired 3D artwork from recycled, or other, materials.

The competition is open to anyone, of any age, in the UK and internationally.

📆 Closing date: 4 November 2026

Find out more via the BioCraft link in our bio.

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