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Winners of BioArtAttack (2D) Award 2024 announced
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The BioArtAttack 2D award celebrates the combination of science and art in a 2D format to showcase careful observation of the natural world and the wonders of biology. The winning entries for 2024 have been announced.
CEO of the Royal Society of Biology to retire
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Dr Mark Downs PhD DSc (Hon) CSci CBiol FRSB, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Biology, has announced he will retire in September 2025.
RSB Photography Competition winners 2024 – in pictures
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The winners of this year’s photography competition have been announced.
2023 national statistics on the use of animal in science released
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The Home Office has released the statistics for scientific procedures involving animals in Great Britain for 2023, with data showing that the total number of procedures was down 3% compared to 2022. Overall, animal research activity is at its lowest level since 2001.
RSB welcomes The Francis Crick Institute as its newest Member Organisation
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This summer, the Royal Society of Biology welcomed The Francis Crick Institute as its latest Supporting Member Organisation.
RSB recommends bringing everyday experiences to the classroom to engage children with science
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Eating ice lollies, making noise, and planting vegetables are essential primary science lessons, say the Royal Society of Biology, Association for Science Education, Royal Society of Chemistry, and Institute of Physics.
Results of Signs of Spring citizen science project
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Citizen scientists, young and old, have made a significant and important contribution to a new data set which will be used to track changes in UK biodiversity.
Winner of School Biology Teacher of the Year Award 2024 announced
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The winner of the Royal Society of Biology’s School Biology Teacher of the Year Award 2024 is Dr Ali Bune, Subject Leader for Biology and whole school Literacy Coordinator, Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ School, Hatfield, Hertfordshire.
RSB’s response to the King’s Speech 2024
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Today’s King’s Speech sets out some bold plans for investment, growth, and breaking down barriers to opportunity.
New Biorisk Professional Registration Scheme launched
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We are delighted to announce the launch of the Biorisk Professional Registration Scheme (BPRS) - a new professional registration scheme for biorisk specialists. The programme, developed in conjunction with the Biorisk Strategic Leadership Group (BSLG), will allow practitioners to benchmark their competence, develop professional skills, and share learning.