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- RSB biosecurity concerns raised in House of Lords debate
- The RSB welcomes more investment in the life sciences
- The RSB welcomes more investment in the life sciences
- RSB’s International Biology Olympiad 2017 wins award for best conference development
- Early career researchers come together to tackle antimicrobial resistance challenges
- RSB respond to the Autumn Budget 2017
- Primary Science Teacher of the Year award presented to Swansea teacher Kelly Thomas
- Heads of University Biosciences come together to discuss widening participation and public engagement
- RSB respond to UK Government announcement of increases in R&D investment
- RSB #BioArtAttack competition winners announced
- Thousands of people take part in Biology Week 2017
- RSB #BioArtAttack Competition Shortlist Announced
- 2,500+ people vote for the UK's favourite tree species in Biology Week poll
- RSB Bioscience Careers Day attracts over 400 students from across the UK
- Outstanding science communication and photography celebrated at the RSB Annual Awards 2017
- MPs, Member Organisations and RSB members come together to celebrate Biology Week 2017
- Chambered nautilus wins the 2017 Nancy Rothwell Award
- RSB announces the winners of their Photographer of the Year competition 2017
- Mental health and wellbeing in the spotlight for Biology Week Policy Lates event
- RSB and Biochemical Society pack out the Royal Institution for the annual Biology Week debate
- RSB announces the Photography Competition 2017 shortlist
- RSB announces winner of the Established Researcher Science Communication Award 2017
- RSB announces winner of the New Researcher Science Communication Award 2017
- RSB writes to Norman Lamb MP to encourage diverse representation on the Science and Technology Select Committee
- More than 140,000 students awarded a GCSE in biology this year
- RSB launches new membership portal
- Biology second most popular subject with more than 60,000 students receiving A levels
- IBO 2017: hundreds of students take part in the biggest biology competition in the UK
- LeSPAR responds to BMJ publication on antibiotic course duration
- World’s largest Biology Olympiad comes to the UK
- The Royal Society of Biology welcomes Rt Hon Norman Lamb MP as the new Chair of the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee
- Hundreds of gifted students and biology teachers honoured at this year’s Education Awards Ceremony
- Over 5,600 students take part in this year’s Intermediate Biology Olympiad
- Biology teacher Leah McClure receives secondary school teacher of the year award
- Links Day 2017: Jo Johnson stresses Government commitment to science and announces funding for nuclear fusion project
- RSB offers primary teachers in London free online training
- RSB Members and Fellows feature in 2017 Birthday Honours list
- RSB responds to the formation of the new Government
- RSB writes to major party leaders ahead of the general election
- RSB pledges its support for a new initiative to empower technicians
- Latest version of allergy tracking app Britain Breathing app is now available
- RSB Member Organisations come together to discuss equality and diversity in biosciences
- RSB announces the Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year
- RSB AGM draws record numbers as five new Council members are appointed
- Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow announced as next RSB President
- 40,000 students participate in this year's Biology Challenge
- RSB addresses Members of Parliament standing for re-election
- A new RSB branch launches down under
- 16 universities receive Accreditation in recognition of their outstanding biosciences degree programmes
- Ten young biologists to receive travel grant funding from the RSB
- RSB and the Biochemical Society launch new journal to tackle biology’s hot topics
- Royal Society of Biology chief executive shortlisted for leadership excellence award
- International Biology Olympiad: four finalists chosen to represent the UK
- Women in STEMM are still at a disadvantage compared to men
- RSB launches new online training portal myLearning
- Royal Society of Biology: bioscience priorities for Brexit
- British Biology Olympiad 2017 finalists announced
- RSB celebrates British Science Week with Gopher Science Lab workshop
- RSB responds to Stephen Metcalfe's science priorities for Brexit statement
- Students and young scientists put MPs in the hot seat at this year's Voice of the Future
- Biologist wins top Westminster Medal at this year's STEM for Britain
- The Royal Society of Biology responds to the Spring Budget 2017
- Government convenes High Level Stakeholder Working Group on EU Exit
- RSB celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- Society responds to inquiry on the STEM skills gap
- Finalists for Higher Education Teacher of the Year Award announced
- Chief executive of UKRI appointed
- North Western branch 'bioblitz' earns green award
- School Biology Teacher of the Year Shortlist Announced
- PM highlights science and innovation success among objectives for Brexit negotiations
- RSB Fellows recognised in New Year Honours
- Invisible air pollution becoming harder to detect
- UK school students remain above international average in science
- Cabinet Office drops anti-lobbying clause for universities and charities
- New techniques and practices needed for future food security
- RSB magazine editor picks up prize for The Biologist
- RSB meets Minister to discuss environmental science and conservation after leaving EU
- Hedgehog Wins Favourite UK Mammal Poll
- RSB welcomes importance placed on R&D in Autumn Statement
- New investment for UK research
- Recognition for RSB new Plant Health Register
- Scientists say flying ant day is 'definitely a myth', as public reveal surprise findings
- Biology Week 2016: celebrating five years
- Brexit: joint statement following a meeting of RSB and VBIO
- RSB announces photography and book award winners
- Parliament celebrates Biology Week's fifth birthday
- Leopard Head Wins National Specimen Drawing Competition
- Experts debate implications of using DNA to predict cancer
- What role will innovation and regulation play in tackling AMR?
- RSB Launches Poll to Find the Favourite UK Mammal
- A different route into science
- Potential impact of immigration reforms is a vital issue for science
- RSB announces Science Communication Award winners
- Yoshinori Ohsumi wins Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine
- UN agrees to take action on antimicrobial resistance
- RSB announces Young Photographer of the Year Winner and Photographer of the Year Shortlist
- Thousands ‘ask a biologist’ at New Scientist Live
- RSB Member Organisations explore business-academia links
- Public attitudes to animals research
- RSB BBO partnership with ASDAN China
- Autumn heatwave sparks spider influx
- Biology Book Awards Shortlists Revealed
- RSB at the British Science Festival: Can gene editing save the world?
- Increase in A*s at biology GCSE
- Biology most popular science on A level results day
- Free online issue celebrates 50 years of biology education research
- Colin Kleanthous FRSB named editor-in-chief of new joint journal
- Medals for UK pupils at International Biology Olympiad in Vietnam
- Number of procedures using animals remains fairly constant
- Hartlepool Teacher Wins School Biology Teacher of the Year Award
- Help scientists monitor flying ants this summer
- RSB welcomes technical qualifications overhaul recommended by independent report
- Jo Johnson: science and innovation 'will endure' in UK
- UK science must be protected in wake of EU Referendum
- Society launches Plant Health Professional Register
- Global AMR review sets out plan to minimise threat of superbugs
- Sir Alec Jeffreys captivates audience with unique story at RSB fundraising event
- Members elected at Society AGM
- Society launches support framework for academics to focus on teaching
- Hull lecturer wins national teaching award
- RSB Fellows elected Fellows of the Royal Society
- Obituary: Dr Barbara Knowles FRSB MBE
- Society to offer free online training to teachers in Wales
- Signs of hope for science advice
- Lords report on EU membership & UK science
- Universities Honoured at Accreditation Awards Ceremony
- Sir Paul Nurse helps RSB celebrate 50th birthday of Journal of Biological Education
- Biology competition finalists compete to represent UK
- Citizen science app to track UK allergy sufferers
- Emerging Topics in Life Sciences: new journal launches
- £5,000 awarded to RSB members for important study abroad
- Amateur photography competition opens for entries
- National Science Art Competition Launches
- Belfast biomedical researcher strikes Gold for display in Parliament
- See the starlings before they leave
- Tim Peake sends message to Parliament
- New rules could restrict scientists sharing knowledge with Government
- Belfast to ‘eat for survival’ in The Hungry Games
- Finalists for national higher education teaching award announced
- School Biology Teacher of the Year Shortlist Announced
- New standards for Chartered Scientist register
- Science Minister highlights importance of EU membership and funding for science
- Books Awards open for entries
- Government needs to improve UK readiness for next epidemic
- Concern that TEF strategy will not improve situation for teachers and students
- More data required to monitor Natural Capital
- New Year Honours for Society Fellows
- More resources needed to encourage academic entrepreneurship
- Science budget 'protected' amid Government cuts
- George Freeman opens new bioscience hub
- Nurse review recommends new oversight of UK Research Councils
- Top Scottish biology students celebrated
- Government urged to grow total investment in research to 3% of GDP
- Returners to Bioscience Week raises awareness and celebrates talent
- Science Minister meets with RSB to discuss spending review
- National citizen science survey re-launched in bid to solve starling murmuration mystery
- Regius Professorships to celebrate role of academic research in UK growth
- New statistics give clearer picture of animal use in experiments
- Red Fox Wins Nancy Rothwell Award for Specimen Drawing
- Biology Week 2015: bigger and better
- Society Awards Celebrate Biology Books and Photography
- Buff-tailed Bumblebee Voted Favourite UK Insect
- Parliament celebrates Biology Week
- Scientists debate impacts and applications of synthetic biology
- UK fascinated by flying ants
- Biology Week Begins
- Nobel Prizes in Chemistry awarded
- Nobel Prizes in Physiology or Medicine awarded
- Photographer of the Year Shortlist Announced
- Society calls for 'critically important' science funding increase
- Society awards outstanding science communicators
- It could be another year of big spiders - get to know your house guests
- Nominations open for HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year Award 2016
- Britain’s invasive species: Good, bad, or ugly?
- Biology Book Awards Shortlists Announced
- School Biology Teacher of the Year Award open for nominations
- Synthetic biologists gather in London
- Increase in GCSE students studying science
- Biology students succeed at A level
- Sixth form cuts threaten science A levels
- Scotland to ban growing GM crops
- RSB launches poll to find the UK’s favourite insect
- Governments must act now if serious climate risks are to be averted
- Home Office will not interfere with bona fide use of psychoactive substances in research
- UK students win four medals at International Biology Olympiad
- Science should not be seen as only vocational, says Walport
- UK to host International Biology Olympiad 2017
- Oxford Teacher Wins School Biology Teacher of the Year Award
- Concerns over Psychoactive Substances Bill
- Too many businesses unaware of impact of declining natural capital
- New Science Minister sets out priorities
- Society Fellows and members in Queen's Birthday Honours list
- Society of Biology welcomes EU decision to keep Directive on protection of research animals
- Thousands raised for biology as David Attenborough delights
- Society of Biology and German Life Science Association comment on EU plans for science advice
- UK celebrates plant power
- Society of Biology granted Royal title
- New Government presents challenge for science community
- Animal welfare controls essential for good research
- Travel grants awarded to Society members
- Dr Mark Clements named HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year
- Society resource encourages practical skills at A level
- New video: top tips for becoming a biologist
- Former UK IBO team member wins University Challenge
- Plant science conference kicks off
- Top young biologists to represent the UK
- Society elects members to Chartered Science Teacher register
- Society launches Degree Accreditation
- Plaque celebrating Sir Anthony Carlisle unveiled in Stillington
- Science and the budget: challenges remain
- Twenty students reach final of national biology competition
- Plaque celebrating JBS Haldane unveiled in Oxford
- Plaque celebrating IVF pioneers unveiled in Oldham
- Plaque celebrating Dorothy Hodgkin unveiled in Suffolk
- Six parties debate at Science and the General Election
- Fossil researcher takes gold for biology display in Parliament
- Plaque celebrating Fred Sanger unveiled in Cambridge
- Young scientists quiz MPs and Ministers at Voice of the Future 2015
- Plaque celebrating Hodgkin and Huxley unveiled in Plymouth
- Kew needs secure long term funding finds new report
- No direct assessment of practical skills in Ofqual's new GCSE science exams
- Plaque celebrating Dame Honor Fell unveiled in Oxford
- Parliamentary report identifies major flaws in EU regulation of GM crops
- Plaque celebrating Richard Owen unveiled in Lancaster
- UK becomes first nation to legalise three-person IVF
- Plaque celebrating Dolly the sheep unveiled in Edinburgh
- Record number of schools take part in British Biology Olympiad
- Sir David Attenborough: The earth is in biological turmoil
- Plaque celebrating Marjory Stephenson unveiled in Cambridge
- Society of Biology member reaches final of global teacher competition
- HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year Shortlist Announced
- Professional body for teachers receives support
- Survey reveals vulnerable skills in the biosciences
- Creationism in Scotland’s schools: petition makes progress
- Society supports vote to introduce mitochondrial DNA transfer
- School Biology Teacher of the Year Shortlist Announced
- Natural Capital Initiative urges Government act now to reverse decline in natural capital
- New survey for bioscience researchers
- EU gives governments more flexibility on GM crops
- Fellows of the Society of Biology in New Year Honours List
- Can we afford to lose what Kew has to offer?
- Four out of five house spiders are males looking for love
- Further commitment needed in Science and Innovation Strategy
- Society welcomes report on economic impact of antimicrobial resistance
- Life Sciences Minister on personalised medicine mission
- Starling survey reveals new murmuration hot spots
- New register to recognise excellent biology teachers
- Scientists concerned that culture of research can hinder scientific endeavour
- Response to Autumn Statement: science can deliver economic growth
- A level reforms devalue important practical skills says science education community
- Biology remains most popular science A level for females
- An international response to infectious disease research
- Innovation and GM: managing risk and supporting UK Life Sciences
- Biology Now event covers breadth of life sciences
- Valuing our Life Support Systems: Will accountants save the world?
- Abolition of EC chief scientific advisor role ‘blow to evidence-based policy making’
- Investment in undergraduate practical skills essential
- Scottish schools struggling to teach science due to lack of resources
- Society of Biology joins AllTrials
- Biology Week 2014 a huge success
- Fellow's research helps paralysed man to recover function
- New app reveals how biology changed your world
- Starling Murmuration Survey Launches
- Red-Eyed Tree Frog Wins Inaugural Nancy Rothwell Award
- Keep faith in UK science excellence, says Greg Clark MP
- Society Awards Celebrate Biology Books and Art
- Rat dissection and honeybee animations win BioArtAttack competition
- UK biologist scoops 2014 Nobel Prize
- Society signs diversity and equality declaration
- Society elects eminent new Fellows
- Book Award Shortlists Announced
- Valuing our Life Support Systems Summit
- Photographer of the Year Shortlist Announced
- Society awards outstanding science communicators
- Focus on Science Education in Wales
- Identify house spiders with new free app
- Society of Biology and BBSRC build community of bioscience researchers
- Practical work remains part of A level grade in NI
- Universities honoured at Society awards
- School Biology Teacher of the Year Award now open for nominations
- British public accept the use of animals in medical research 'where there is no alternative'
- Brian Cox talks science and pop at Society of Biology fundraiser
- Flying Ant Survey features on BBC’s The One Show
- GCSE results: Single science entries decrease
- A level results: Biology and A*s on the rise
- Society of Biology defends Chief Scientific Advisor role
- Survey seeks to identify vulnerable research skills in the UK
- Government unwilling to change immigration policies
- Rt Hon Greg Clark MP becomes minister for universities, science and cities
- UK pupils triumph at the International Biology Olympiad
- £52M boost for skills and training in UK science sectors
- Statistics on animals in research published
- House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee report published
- Successful BioBlitz at Camley Street Natural Park
- Society of Biology welcomes new review into antimicrobial resistance
- Universities must invest in quality teaching for the future of bioscience
- School Biology Teacher of the Year winner announced
- Parliamentary Links Day a success
- Society Fellows recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list
- Flying ant survey 2014 launched
- Support for all students
- Two weeks left to enter the Animals in Research Student Essay competition
- Who changed the world with biology?
- Society of Biology attends Cheltenham Science Festival
- Society of Biology response published in the Guardian
- Society officially welcomes new president
- Society launches Nancy Rothwell Award
- Concordat on openness on animal research
- Three female presidents: Work together to help women “reach the top in science”
- Society website recognised at awards
- Journal of Biological Education appoints new editor
- Joint statement on the UK pharmaceutical industry
- New report on the public investment in science
- Biology Challenge reaches record numbers
- Winners of British Biology Olympiad 2014 announced
- Vote for biologists who have changed the world
- Society Fellows among new BBSRC Council members
- Kingston lecturer wins 2014 HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year Award
- International STEM students report launched
- Dangers in A level sciences grading reform highlighted
- British Biology Olympiad 2014 round 2 results announced
- Policy Lates: The Precautionary Principle
- Letter and workshop to highlight the importance of higher education teaching
- Letter calls for A level assessment to acknowledge practical element
- Members sought for the Education, Training and Policy Committee
- Young scientists quiz key political figures at VOF 2014
- Results of the 2014 Public Attitudes to Science survey
- Winners announced for the 2014 SET for Britain awards
- Society of Biology prize goes to pupils making sustainable clothes
- Council for Science and Technology releases GM crops report
- Debate on the potential of the Human Genome Project
- Early-career researchers present their work in Parliament
- Photography competition open for entries
- Book Awards open for entries
- Science Communication Awards open for entries
- Society of Biology visit to Hong Kong
- Regional grant scheme launched
- Gains and losses announced in funding decisions for 2015 to 2016
- BIS launches new plan to reduce use of animals in research
- British Biology Olympiad 2014 – record entry numbers!
- Shortlist for the 2014 School Biology Teacher of the Year Award
- Report published on Women in Science Careers
- “Biology: Changing the World” wins Heritage Lottery Fund support
- Shortlist of HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2014 announced
- UK risks losing out without improved investment in plant science
- Members and Fellows represented in leading scientists list
- Six African women scientists receive complimentary membership
- Society of Biology granted Chartered Science Teacher licence
- Eight Society of Biology Fellows in New Year's Honours list
- British Biology Olympiad deadline extended
- New Year Honour for Dr Barbara Knowles FSB
- Letter to the Times raises concerns about A level practical assessment
- Society of Biology presents a witness at Commons Inquiry
- Society of Biology accredits a further 18 UK degrees
- Launch of 2014 Science Challenge essay competition
- Last chance to apply for the School Biology Teacher of the Year Award
- Independent Investigation into Animal Research at Imperial College London
- Andrew Miller MP to step down at next election
- Autumn Statement 2013
- The Society of Biology will act to support investment in science
- Science in an independent Scotland
- School registration now open for the British Biology Olympiad
- Biology Challenge now open for registration
- Ofsted report recognises the importance of practical science in schools
- Honorary Fellow and double Nobel Prize winner Fred Sanger dies aged 95
- Finch Group reviews open access implementation
- The Biologist shortlisted for publishing award
- Professor David Nutt FSB presented with award for Standing up for Science
- Views wanted for Concordat on openness on animal research
- Society of Biology Fellow to present Ri CHRISTMAS LECTURES
- Society of Biology responds to inaccurate animal research claims
- Society of Biology report on reduced policy consultation times
- Parliamentary reception for Biology Week
- Schools celebrate Biology Week with food waste assemblies
- Annual Award Ceremony captures Biology Week buzz
- Big Biology Day is a BIG success
- A successful 24 hours of ants and bees
- £400 million boost for science and engineering teaching
- Applications for accreditation exceed expectations
- Best Biology Student at SET awards wins with plant pathology study
- Society signs Singapore agreement
- Photography Competition Shortlist Announced
- Book Award Shortlist Announced
- Manchester Uni does the double
- Society announces new president
- A celebration of accredited degrees
- Lost opportunity in A level review
- Honorary Fellow shortlisted for People's Portrait award
- Flying ant sightings continue into September
- Government urged to recognise learned societies' role in A level reforms
- GCSE results show increase in pupils sitting biology
- House spider app launched
- A level results announced
- Urban bee hives not the answer
- Flying ant peak on Thursday 1 August
- Evidence needed for the Business Task Force
- Reaction to the Agri-Tech Strategy
- 24th International Biology Olympiad Update: Our students won 3 Silvers and a Bronze
- Flying ants appear early
- Mission Discovery: welcome to space camp
- Home Office statistics on animals in research
- 2013 Flying Ant Survey launched
- Primary Science Teacher of the Year Award winner announced
- School Biology Teacher of the Year Award winner announced
- Regulations drafted for new IVF technique
- Infrastructure investments
- Awards ceremony recognises young scientists’ achievements
- Space Camp winner announced
- 'Flat cash' for science in the Spending Review
- Parliamentary Links Day sets a trend
- Parliamentary Links Day gets underway
- Society of Biology will celebrate newly accredited degrees at annual awards ceremony
- Environment Minister speaks in favour of GM
- AstraZeneca stretegic centre to be located at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus
- Science Minister hears directly from learned societies
- Society of Biology to respond to GCSE reform consultations
- Society of Biology sets new World Record
- Francis Crick Institute launches its strategy
- HUBS Spring Meeting 2013
- Society of Biology signs the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment
- Ash dieback: research, funding and policy news - 28 May 2013
- BioNet members: Win a week at Space Camp
- State of Nature report shows dramatic declines
- UKPSF responds to RHS Horticulture Matters report
- 2nd International Fascination of Plants Day: 18th May 2013
- Sheffield professor wins HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year Award
- Animal Research
- Reaction to the EU ban on neonicotinoids
- Report finds inadequate provision for practical science lessons
- Society of Biology welcomes decision on kite-marking
- Animals in Research Student Essay Competition
- RSB partners with Hachette Children’s Group for new book series
- Evolving 5-19 Biology in England: putting the RSB's recommendations into action
- Science in the spotlight: Autumn Budget 2024 and debate in the House of Lords
- Evolution of the RSB’s regional network
- Primary Science Teaching Award winner 2024 announced – an RSB endorsed award
- Better biology and science education for all young people across the UK
- Another successful Biology Week hosted by the Royal Society of Biology
- Exceptional apprentices celebrated in Royal Society of Biology’s Apprentice of the Year Awards 2024
- Awards, medals, and a new digital series at the RSB’s Biology Week Awards Ceremony 2024
- Unveiling the ‘Biology for a Better Tomorrow’ series with CWP: showcasing the biosciences as key to a sustainable future
- RSB NI Branch Outreach Champion Award 2024 announced
- Winners of BioArtAttack (2D) Award 2024 announced
- CEO of the Royal Society of Biology to retire
- RSB Photography Competition winners 2024 – in pictures
- 2023 national statistics on the use of animal in science released
- RSB welcomes The Francis Crick Institute as its newest Member Organisation
- RSB recommends bringing everyday experiences to the classroom to engage children with science
- Results of Signs of Spring citizen science project
- Winner of School Biology Teacher of the Year Award 2024 announced
- RSB’s response to the King’s Speech 2024
- New Biorisk Professional Registration Scheme launched
- When is flying ant day 2024 and why do they appear
- King’s Birthday Honours 2024 recognises RSB Fellows
- Royal Society of Biology prepares for Biology Week 2024
- RSB’s response to Qualifications Wales’ postponement of the release of The Sciences GCSE
- RSB Fellows elected to Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship
- RSB Fellows elected to Royal Society Fellowship
- Over 100 members attend the 2024 AGM with Charter Lecture given by Professor Dame Melanie Welham FRSB
- Winner of Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2024 announced at HUBS
- Higher education institutes receive Accreditation for their outstanding bioscience degree programmes
- RSB partners with CWP to present ‘Biology for a Better Tomorrow’
- Parliamentarians questioned by scientists in Voice of the Future 2024 over key issues: AI, food security, and STEM job pipelines
- RSB BioArtAttack3D 2023 competition winners announced
- Bioscientists win medals at Westminster’s STEM for Britain 2024
- RSB's response to the Spring Budget 2024
- Heads of University Biosciences launch new strategy at parliamentary reception
- RSB's School Biology Teacher of the Year shortlist for 2024 announced
- HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year shortlist – 2024
- 2023 Science Teaching Survey unveils key challenges in UK science education
- RSB biosecurity concerns raised in House of Lords debate
- RSB celebrates milestone with 21,000 members, including a new Honorary Fellow, and welcomes new Member Organisation
- RSB members recognised in 2024 New Year Honours list
- Season’s Greetings from RSB!
- Proposed changes to UK visa requirements pose a risk to UK science
- NCI event examines importance of marine natural capital
- Head outdoors to look for first signs of spring
- Parliamentary Reception held in celebration of RSB’s Biology Week
- Images depicting effects of climate change chosen for RSB’s Photography Competition
- Magnificent mushrooms, slimy snails, and a handsome heron feature in RSB’s 2023 BioArtAttack 2D competition
- RSB’s Apprentices of the Year celebrated
- PCAG publish report on the future for the primary science curriculum
- Science bodies reaffirm commitment to inclusivity
- RSB hosts first NCI event on Biodiversity Net Gain
- Learned Societies meet the Science Minister
- RSB runs exclusive tour of the woodland BIFoR FACE facility
- RSB relieved by completion of Horizon Europe deal
- 2022 national statistics on the use of animals in science released
- Dr Andy Love receives School Biology Teacher of the Year Award
- New Government Chief Scientific Advisor receives RSB Honorary Fellowship
- RSB sends letter to Qualifications Wales in response to decision report on new GCSEs in Wales
- Policymakers and scientists come together for Parliamentary Links Day 2023
- RSB members and Fellows feature in 2023 Birthday Honours list
- Experts at Plant Health Conference discuss the future of worldwide plant health
- The RSB welcomes more investment in the life sciences
- RSB’s Education Policy Team submits evidence to Parliament
- More than 100 members attend this year’s AGM
- Executive Chair of BBSRC, UKRI, appointed as RSB Trustee
- Accreditation Awards Ceremony held in Westminster to honour HE institutes and students
- RSB’s Employer Advisory Network relaunched
- Sir Patrick Vallance welcomed as Honorary Fellow to RSB
- Learned societies’ joint action on Horizon Europe association
- RSB's plant health series heads to Californian vineyards
- RSB welcomes Adelphi Genetics Forum as new MO
- RSB responds to Parliamentary Inquiry on COVID
- Shortlisted Teachers thrilled to be picked for RSB’s School Biology Teacher of the Year
- Neurodiversity across the life sciences
- Young scientists quiz key political figures at VOF 2023
- Biosciences Careers Day held in Sheffield in preparation for National Careers Week
- A new Southeast Asia branch for RSB
- HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year shortlist – 2023
- R&D Sector urges rapid progress on UK association to EU programmes
- RSB concerned at cuts to R&D funding
- 4-day week hailed as a success across the UK
- RSB welcomes a new Cabinet post and Government department dedicated to science and innovation
- RSB publishes manifesto appealing next Government to invest in the biosciences
- Showcasing Defra’s R&D Programme
- Clay corals and intestinal microbiome win BioArtAttack 2022
- RSB welcomes publication of plant health strategy
- RSB members recognised in 2023 New Year’s Honours list
- An appeal to the Secretary of State to protect biodiversity
- Season’s Greetings from RSB!
- RSB welcomes Immerse Education as new MO
- Bioscience Careers Day: Showcasing the many routes into the life sciences
- RSB asks in their most recent Policy Lates event: what bioscience skills are needed?
- RSB attends the Science and the Parliament 2022 conference and announces new biology awardees
- Prime Minister and Science Minister announce further funding for research community
- RSB welcomes R&D funding, but warns that education funding falls short
- MO announced as winner of My Science Inquiry at RSB’s Parliamentary Reception
- RSB hosts annual Parliamentary Reception in Portcullis House
- RSB welcomes Universities Federation for Animal Welfare as new MO
- RSB urges newly appointed ministers to engage the science community
- Excellence celebrated at the RSB Annual Awards 2022
- Puppy love? More like Puffin love – Photos of feathered friends win RSB Photography Competition 2022
- RSB’s MO Twilight Meeting concludes there is a need for learned societies to unite
- Outstanding apprentices recognised by RSB’s Apprentice of the Year Awards
- Panel discuss the next global threat to change all our lives at Biology Week debate
- RSB welcomes newly appointed science minister – Nusrat Ghani
- A glowing jellyfish, a multi-coloured seahorse and a vivid crab are the winners of the RSB’s Nancy Rothwell Award 2022
- RSB Policy Lates: Clinical research and tackling health outcome inequalities
- Playful wolves, the morning call of a chimpanzee and snuggling otters feature in this year’s RSB Photography Competition shortlist
- RSB announces Winners of its Outreach and Engagement Award 2022
- RSB hosts keynote addressing crop pest management in Africa
- RSB expresses its condolences following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
- UK students receive A level results after sitting first formal exams since COVID-19
- Biology teacher of the year recognised for excellence in teaching and learning
- The RSB joins call for next PM to back research and innovation
- RSB Policy Lates: could a One Health approach prevent the next pandemic
- Horizon Europe association is vital: Learned Societies issue joint letter to Chancellor and BEIS
- RSB chief executive receives honorary doctorate for contributions to science policy and industry
- President’s Medal awarded to Eric Greenwood CBiol FRSB for services to the Society
- RSB appears before Parliament to discuss new genetic technologies bill
- 2021 animal research national statistics released
- RSB pays tribute to Professor Sir Colin Blakemore FRSB FRS
- Links Day returns to Portcullis House to discuss science and international collaboration
- RSB to advise new partnership delivering science teacher professional development
- Plant health experts come together for 2022’s Summer Conference
- RSB Fellow and volunteer recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
- RSB School Biology Teacher of the Year 2022 shortlist announced
- Professor Sir Ian Boyd FRSB begins role as new President of the RSB at this year’s AGM
- New associate director of policy to join the RSB
- RSB to participate in four day working week trial
- BioArtAttack 2021 competition winners announced
- Defra's plant health chief discusses the new Plant Biosecurity Strategy as part of the RSB’s new initiative
- New associate director of parliamentary and public affairs to join the RSB
- UK bioscience research impresses MPs at STEM for Britain
- RSB statement on the invasion of Ukraine
- Tackling challenges together at the MO Twilight Meeting on Research Integrity
- HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year shortlist announced for 2022
- RSB creates plant health workshop series thanks to new Defra partnership
- RSB members recognised in 2022 New Year’s Honours list
- Forging connections at RSB’s outreach and engagement conference
- Experts take a deep dive into the importance of ocean biodiversity
- RSB on the 2021 Budget: R&D investment still needs to grow
- Outstanding apprentices recognised by RSB’s Apprentice of the Year Awards
- Species big and small feature in this year’s Nancy Rothwell Award winning entries
- Ants feasting on honeydew and cells destroying tuberculosis: the shortlist and winners of the RSB's Photography competition
- Big numbers aplenty as Policy Lates tackles the complexities of food
- Winners of the RSB’s Outreach and Engagement Award 2021 announced
- Royal Society of Biology welcomes Government announcement on the regulation of genetic technologies
- Society urges PM to take the lead in tackling “deadly” climate crisis
- UKRI chief executive briefs RSB Member Organisations on the future of UK research
- School teacher of the year award for “the very best of biology teaching”
- Students in all UK nations awarded grades this week
- 2020 animal research national statistics released
- Links Day brings an international community together to discuss climate change
- Bioscientists recognised in Queen’s birthday honours list
- Shortlist announced for RSB 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
- RSB welcomes Sir Ian Boyd as the next President at this year’s AGM
- Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2021 winner announced
- Plant Health Week takes root at RSB
- Members join panellists to discuss transitions in education as part of the Policy Lates series
- Carol Monaghan MP joins the RSB to discuss science funding and the need for more scientists in politics
- RSB urges PM to reconsider research funding cuts: reduction could “leave a lasting scar on UK science”
- Voice of the Future returns online as politicians are put in the hot seat
- Tackling trauma, using AI to tailor cancer treatment and combating corneal blindness – research celebrated in this year’s STEM for BRITAIN competition
- A new leaf: Society’s advisory group for plant science gets new name
- Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2021 shortlist announced
- Mark Logan MP joins members to discuss funding, education, and international research and development
- BioArtAttack 2020 competition winners announced
- 150+ RSB members join talk with Katherine Fletcher MP, Science and Technology Select Committee member
- RSB members recognised in 2021 New Year’s honours list
- The Biologist to return to quarterly format with more online content
- RSB names Professor Daniel Davis as new chair of The Biologist editorial board
- RSB’s Dr Mark Downs appointed as CaSE trustee
- Over 100 participants join Policy Lates event on global warming
- COVID bioscientists recognised in latest honours list
- The RSB launch this year's news-style programme, in collaboration with ITN Productions
- First ever recipient of the RSB’S Apprentice of the Year Award announced
- Winners of the RSB’s Outreach and Engagement Award 2020 announced
- Outstanding anatomical artwork features in this year’s Nancy Rothwell Award winning entries
- Science Minister discusses global challenges for Biology Week 2020
- Sombre photo of elephants on giant rubbish dump wins RSB Photography Competition
- Expert panel discuss healthy ageing to kick off Biology Week 2020
- 150 people join the biggest AGM ever as it moves to online
- UK team win four medals at this year's IBO Challenge
- GCSE results awarded and revised A level results shared with schools after exam results U-turns
- RSB Policy Lates looks at the positives and negatives for research in ‘the COVID era’
- A level results awarded after exams cancelled due to COVID-19
- Scottish pupils receive results following exams cancelled due to COVID-19
- 2019 UK animal research statistics released
- Role of science in Government likely to increase following COVID-19, chief scientific advisor tells Parliamentary Links Day
- RSB welcomes encouraging signs in new Government R&D Roadmap
- Royal Society of Biology’s Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2020 announced
- RSB and ITN Productions partner for 2020 programme on Biology for the Future
- 150 people from around the world tune in for the first ever virtual Policy Lates event
- Two Fellows elected to the Royal Society of Biology Council
- Celebrate RSB membership and get three months’ free throughout Membership May
- New Q&A series on bioscience’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
- RSB launches new Policy Resource Library for the biosciences
- RSB comments on UK schools to close amid COVID-19 pandemic
- RSB update regarding COVID-19
- RSB responds to “the largest and fastest increase in R&D investment on record,” announced by the Government
- Attenborough heralds RSB as "one of the most important learned societies" at Gala Dinner
- Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2020 shortlist announced
- RSB launches new award to recognise outstanding Apprentices
- RSB will continue to highlight bioscience priorities to Government post-Brexit
- RSB responds to new fast-track government visa scheme for ‘top scientists’
- RSB voices concern as findings reveal that researchers face “shocking” levels of stress
- RSB Fellows named in 2020 New Year Honours
- RSB director to take the lead at the British Pharmacological Society
- The Biologist scoops award for best specialist magazine
- RSB responds to Conservatives securing a majority
- Competition winners meet RSB’s first President, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell
- New programme by RSB and ITN Productions highlights the biosciences that impact everyday living
- 200 students attend this year’s Bioscience Careers Day at Middlesex University London
- Three presidents come together to discuss careers, challenges and plans for the future
- Beetle photo taken on Isle of Wight coast by retired engineer wins the RSB Photography Competition
- Otter named UK’s favourite freshwater species in Biology Week poll
- RSB celebrates outstanding competition and award winners at this year’s Annual Awards Ceremony
- RSB, RSC and IOP join forces to deliver conference for apprentices
- Expert panellists come to discuss if it's too late to save our oceans at this year's Biology Week debate
- Researchers and insect enthusiasts come together to discuss insect declines – fact and fiction
- Stampeding zebras, leaping beetles and a shivering polar bear feature in this year’s RSB Photography Competition shortlist
- Amazing anatomical artwork feature in this year’s Nancy Rothwell award winners
- Royal Society of Biology Outreach and Engagement Award 2019 winners announced
- Attainment increases across the sciences at GCSE
- Biology remains one of the most popular subjects at A level
- RSB comments on PM's plan to 'cement the UK as a science superpower' by shaking up immigration rules for scientists
- Biology fourth most popular Advanced Higher for Scotland
- Prime Minister recognises UK biosciences as “extraordinary” and calls for reform for GM regulation
- Four medals for UK Team at International Biology Olympiad
- Number of animal procedures in science decreases, 2018 home office stats reveal
- RSB marches in this year’s Pride in London parade
- Students and teachers celebrate success at this year’s Education Awards Ceremony
- RSB School Biology Teacher of the Year 2019 announced
- Parliamentary Links Day 2019: science minister says UK should pay to access EU research programmes
- Technicians provide “frontline support for student mental health and wellbeing”, report released by RSB and partners confirms
- RSB Members recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2019
- RSB introduces new skills certificate to help scientists move into industry
- RSB and UBMA HE Bioscience Technician of the Year announced
- House of Commons Speakers' residence hosts inaugural RSB science lecture
- More than 100 members attend this year’s AGM
- Ten biologists to travel the world through RSB funding
- Four pupils selected to represent the UK at the International Biology Olympiad
- Royal Society of Biology’s Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2019 announced
- 85 degree programmes awarded RSB Accreditation for outstanding bioscience education delivery
- RSB Fellows elected as Fellows of the Royal Society
- Record numbers of students take part in this year’s British Biology Olympiad
- RSB School Biology Teacher of the Year 2019 shortlist announced
- Bioscientists bring their research to Parliament for STEM for Britain 2019
- STEM researchers grill MPs on post-Brexit science at RSB's Voice of the Future
- Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2019 shortlist announced
- Plant scientists and MPs come together for Growing the Future report launch
- RSB speaks out against the dangers of a no-deal Brexit
- RSB members recognised in 2019 New Year’s honours list
- RSB welcomes appointment of new Minister and life sciences sector deal
- RSB brings together 150 delegates for the first ever biosciences outreach and engagement symposium
- RSB welcomes reporting of number of animals bred for research but not used for procedures
- RSB responds to the Autumn Budget 2018
- Sunflower named the ‘UK’s Favourite Flower’ in annual RSB poll
- “Stunning” anatomical drawing of dromedary camel amongst winners of this year’s Nancy Rothwell Award
- Biology Week 2018: The RSB celebrates outstanding competition and award winners at this year’s Annual Awards ceremony
- Striking leopard gecko and patterned autumnal leaves win RSB Photographer of the Year competition
- Biology Week 2018: MPs and biologists come together to celebrate Biology Week in Parliament
- Biology Week 2018: Jobs will not be replaced by AI and the world will not be overrun by robots, state experts at this year's Biology Week debate
- Biology Week 2018: Bioscientists discuss inclusion and diversity at Policy Lates
- Winners of RSB Outreach and Engagement Award 2018 announced
- RSB Photography competitions shortlist announced
- RSB President appointed as new chair of Public Health England’s advisory board
- Entries into individual science GCSEs increase as reformed qualifications are awarded
- Biology remains the second most popular subject at A level
- More than 20,000 Scottish students receive biology results today
- UK team win four medals at International Biology Olympiad
- RSB Fellows respond to ECJ decision on genetically modified organisms
- RSB to help coordinate support for technicians who provide students with vital pastoral care
- Statistics of animals used in science released for 2017
- Talented pupils and teachers celebrated at this year’s Education Awards Ceremony
- Standing room only at 30th Parliamentary Links Day
- RSB Fellows and Members recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
- RSB responds to Prime Minister’s plan to use AI to transform disease diagnosis
- RSB chief executive recognised for outstanding leadership at national awards ceremony
- RSB welcomes formation of Life Sciences Council, but emphasises need for inclusion of more biosciences areas
- RSB Gopher Science Lab online training course for teachers now available
- RSB welcomes new President at 2018 Annual General Meeting
- House of Lords report on Life Sciences Industrial Strategy published including evidence submitted by RSB
- 17 institutions awarded Accreditation at the annual RSB Degree Accreditation Awards Ceremony
- RSB and UBMA HE Bioscience Technician of the Year announced
- RSB and Heads of University Biosciences name HE Biosciences Teacher of the Year 2018
- RSB and University of Gloucestershire spider citizen science project leads to publication
- Four students chosen to represent UK at the International Biology Olympiad
- The Royal Society of Biology passes 18,000 membership milestone
- RSB to partner with ITN Productions to produce feature on Addressing Global Challenges
- Ten biologists receive RSB grants to travel the world
- Bioscientists take home medals at this year’s STEM for Britain
- Science and Technology Select Committee calls for early deal for science
- MPs quizzed on academic careers, gene-editing crops and more at Voice of the Future
- RSB offers deep condolences to family and friends of Sir John Sulston following his passing
- RSB supports call to revise visa restrictions to allow more researchers into the UK
- Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2018 shortlist announced
- RSB responds to recommendation to allocate funds to improving animal health and welfare
- Thousands of pupils from across the world take part in this year’s British Biology Olympiad
- RSB President becomes Swansea University Chancellor
- Coventry University first in the UK to receive RSB Doctoral Training Accreditation
- RSB School Biology Teacher of the Year 2018 shortlist announced
- Members of RSB named on Forbes Magazine 30 under 30 list
- Ministerial representation for life sciences is needed, says RSB chief executive at House of Lords inquiry
- RSB attends this year's Association for Science Education conference
- RSB members recognised in 2018 New Year’s Honours list
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