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RSB to partner with ITN Productions to produce feature on Addressing Global Challenges
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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 receive RSB grants to travel the world
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Ten biologists have received travel grants from the Royal Society of Biology to help support them in overseas research projects and attend conferences abroad.
Bioscientists take home medals at this year’s STEM for Britain
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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.
Science and Technology Select Committee calls for early deal for science
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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.
MPs quizzed on academic careers, gene-editing crops and more at Voice of the Future
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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.
RSB offers deep condolences to family and friends of Sir John Sulston following his passing
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The Royal Society of Biology is saddened to hear of the death of Sir John Sulston, pioneering geneticist and Honorary Fellow of the society.
RSB supports call to revise visa restrictions to allow more researchers into the UK
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The Royal Society of Biology is supporting calls for a revision of visa rules to allow more researchers to enter the UK, outlined in a letter sent to the Prime Minister by CaSE.
Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2018 shortlist announced
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Three educators have been selected for the final round of this year’s HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year award.
RSB responds to recommendation to allocate funds to improving animal health and welfare
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The Royal Society of Biology has today responded to recommendations that future farming policy should include allocated funding dedicated to ensuring the improved health and welfare of animals.
Thousands of pupils from across the world take part in this year’s British Biology Olympiad
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A record 7,800 school pupils participated in British Biology Olympiad 2018, with students from more than 630 schools worldwide taking part.