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Bioscientists win medals at Westminster’s STEM for Britain 2024
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Five bioscientists took home medals from this year’s STEM for Britain, the Parliamentary poster competition.
RSB's response to the Spring Budget 2024
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Earlier today, the Chancellor presented the 2024 Spring Budget, setting out Government’s spending commitments for the year ahead. The Royal Society of Biology is disappointed by the announcements which failed to deliver on the promise to spend £20 billion on R&D in 2024-25.
Heads of University Biosciences launch new strategy at parliamentary reception
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The Heads of University Biosciences (HUBS) met at the House of Commons on 29th February to unveil its new strategy for 2024 to members of the Higher Education (HE) community.
RSB's School Biology Teacher of the Year shortlist for 2024 announced
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This year’s shortlist for the Royal Society of Biology’s (RSB) School Biology Teacher of the Year Award has been announced, with the 2024 cohort featuring teachers from Hertfordshire, London, and Merseyside.
HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year shortlist – 2024
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The Royal Society of Biology is pleased to confirm the final shortlist for the Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year Award for 2024.
2023 Science Teaching Survey unveils key challenges in UK science education
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In a collaborative effort with the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) conducted the 2023 Science Teaching Survey, delving into the landscape of science education in the UK.
RSB biosecurity concerns raised in House of Lords debate
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The Society was pleased to hear its recommendations as part of its upcoming biosecurity campaign raised as part of a House of Lords debate on the 18th January, regarding infectious disease threats to UK biosecurity, including human, animal and plant health.
RSB celebrates milestone with 21,000 members, including a new Honorary Fellow, and welcomes new Member Organisation
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The Royal Society of Biology celebrates a membership milestone of 21,000 at today’s election, surpassing our year-end target of 20,000.
RSB members recognised in 2024 New Year Honours list
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The Royal Society of Biology would like to offer warm congratulations to a number of members who have been recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours List for their bioscience and community work.
Season’s Greetings from RSB!
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As another year draws to a close, it seems appropriate to reflect on the work of RSB in 2023.