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A new leaf: Society’s advisory group for plant science gets new name
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The UK Plant Sciences Federation (UKPSF) is renamed RSB Plant Science Group.
Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2021 shortlist announced
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The Royal Society of Biology is pleased to announce the shortlist for the Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year award for 2021.
Mark Logan MP joins members to discuss funding, education, and international research and development
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Mark Logan MP, for Bolton North East and member of the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee, joined RSB members online on 24th February to discuss a wide range of topics, including current inquiries, future funding models, and international relations, just to name a few.
BioArtAttack 2020 competition winners announced
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The Royal Society of Biology’s annual BioArtAttack competition received a record 362 entries this year, which included digital art, models and paintings.
150+ RSB members join talk with Katherine Fletcher MP, Science and Technology Select Committee member
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More than 150 RSB members joined Katherine Fletcher MP, a member of the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee, to discuss how scientists can engage with parliament and Government policy-making.
RSB members recognised in 2021 New Year’s honours list
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The 2021 New Year’s Honours List recognises members and Fellows of the RSB for their biosciences and community work.
The Biologist to return to quarterly format with more online content
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In 2021 The Biologist will return to a quarterly print magazine, with more content published online between editions, allowing the RSB to publish more responsive content and reduce the environmental impact of its publishing activities.
RSB names Professor Daniel Davis as new chair of The Biologist editorial board
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Daniel Davis FRSB, professor of immunology at The University of Manchester, has been named the new chair of The Biologist editorial board.
RSB’s Dr Mark Downs appointed as CaSE trustee
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Dr Mark Downs CBiol FRSB, chief executive of the RSB, has joined the board of trustees for the Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE).
Over 100 participants join Policy Lates event on global warming
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The latest virtual ‘Policy Lates’ event held by the RSB explored the vital role of the biosciences in mitigating the effects of global warming.