The Royal Society of Biology and Heads of University Biosciences have named Dr Dominic Henri at HE Biosciences Teacher of the Year for his dedication to pedagogical research and innovative teaching.
New research, fueled by thousands of sightings recorded by the public, has shed new light on UK house spider behaviour.
A team of four students have qualified to represent the UK at the International Biology Olympiad 2018.
The Royal Society of Biology membership total has exceeded 18,000 following the most recent quarterly election.
The Royal Society of Biology and ITN Productions are to produce a news and current affairs-style programme exploring the breadth and depth of the biosciences.
Ten biologists have received travel grants from the Royal Society of Biology to help support them in overseas research projects and attend conferences abroad.
Three bioscientists took home medals from this year’s STEM for Britain, the Parliamentary poster competition that gives researchers the chance to present their work to policymakers and politicians and discuss their work with local MPs.
The Science and Technology Committee has published its report on Brexit, science and innovation, following a consultation to which the RSB responded, and the Brexit: Science and Innovation summit which chief executive Dr Mark Downs FRSB attended as a biosciences representative.
The event gaves students and early-career scientists, representing over a dozen science organisations and several schools, the chance to scrutinise politicians and their advisors in a House of Commons committee room.
The Royal Society of Biology is saddened to hear of the death of Sir John Sulston, pioneering geneticist and Honorary Fellow of the society.