Attendees will hear from a panel of speakers who took part in the A-Z of the biosciences career shorts, and have the opportunity to put their questions to the panel to discover how their science really works. Inspire your students and help to motivate the next generation of bioscientists.

This event is ideal for anyone aged 11-19, their teachers, and after school STEM clubs. This event is also open to everyone at any age.

15:30 - Introduction 

15:35 - Why snot is good and other ways in which the body fights against germs

             Dr Donald Palmer FRSB, Associate Professor of Immunology at the Royal Veterinary College

15:50 - Nature's Secret Agents: Using Biotech to Power a Greener Future

             Professor Diane Purchase CBiol FRSB, Professor of Environmental Biotechnology at Middlesex University

16:05 - Exploring life in the deep ocean: discovering new species and what we can learn from them

             Professor Jon Copley, Professor of Ocean Exploration and Science Communication at the University of Southampton

16:20 - Audience Q&A and discussion

16:30 - Event end 

This event is free to attend and advanced registration is essential through the link at the top of the page. 
Group bookings are welcomed - teachers just need to register with their name if they are attending the talk with a group of students, and email Lucy Eckersley at events@rsb.org.uk with expected group size.

Direct queries to Lucy Eckersley at events@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3445.