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Students in all UK nations awarded grades this week
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Today students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales received AS level, A level and vocational and technical qualification awards, and in Scotland National 4 and 5, Higher and Advanced Highers. GCSE students will receive awards on Thursday 12 August.
2020 animal research national statistics released
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There were a total of 2.88 million regulated procedures involving live animals completed in 2020.
Links Day brings an international community together to discuss climate change
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Links Day, a staple event in the Parliamentary science calendar, this year brought together keynote talks and panel discussions on climate change with a range of policymakers, politicians and sector leaders.
Bioscientists recognised in Queen’s birthday honours list
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Members of the bioscience community have been recognised for their work in this year’s birthday honours list, with many having been directly involved in COVID-19 efforts.
Shortlist announced for RSB School Biology Teacher of the Year Award 2021
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Three teachers have been shortlisted for the Royal Society of Biology School Biology Teacher of the Year Award 2021.
COVID-19 experts come together to discuss vaccine development and lessons learned from the pandemic so far
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A panel of experts came together to discuss translational research successes and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of the RSB’s ongoing Policy Lates event series.
RSB welcomes Sir Ian Boyd as the next President at this year’s AGM
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The Society is pleased to announce that its next President will be the marine biologist and Government scientific adviser Professor Sir Ian Boyd FRS FRSB.
Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2021 winner announced
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Dr Nigel Francis, an associate professor at Swansea Medical School, has been announced as this year’s Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year.
Plant Health Week takes root at RSB
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10-16 May 2021 is National Plant Health Week in the UK, providing an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of healthy plants. The initiative is part of the activity marking the International Year of Plant Health.
Members join panellists to discuss transitions in education as part of the Policy Lates series
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RSB members joined panellists to discuss the challenges and opportunities for students and as they transition between stages of education and their career.