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Proposed changes to UK visa requirements pose a risk to UK science
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Changes announced by the Government to cut net migration to the UK pose a risk to UK science, and the benefits it brings to citizens, the economy and our environment.
NCI event examines importance of marine natural capital
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The second event of a new series from the Natural Capital Initiative (NCI) examined the principle of marine natural capital, the potential for this as an area of investment whilst maintaining quality of these environments, and the issues that arise from this.
Head outdoors to look for first signs of spring
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The Field Studies Council and the Royal Society of Biology have teamed up to create a new interactive project which will allow nature lovers across the country to chart the arrival of the new season.
Parliamentary Reception held in celebration of RSB’s Biology Week
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Yesterday the Royal Society of Biology celebrated Biology Week with its annual Parliamentary Reception at the Houses of Parliament. Around 100 guests heard RSB’s Net Zero strategy announcement and saw the Award Ceremony for prize winners involved in the organisation’s competitions and other initiatives.
Images depicting effects of climate change chosen for RSB’s Photography Competition
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The Royal Society of Biology has announced the winners of this year’s Photography Competition, with two amateur photographers named as Photographer and Young Photographer of the Year.
Magnificent mushrooms, slimy snails, and a handsome heron feature in RSB’s 2023 BioArtAttack 2D competition
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The winning entries for this year’s BioArtAttack 2D competition (formally known as the Nancy Rothwell Award) have been announced, with an array of colourful and detailed artistic pieces depicting many different species.
RSB’s Apprentices of the Year celebrated
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Two apprentices have been recognised as exceptional in their fields as part of the RSB’s Apprentice of the Year award.
PCAG publish report on the future for the primary science curriculum
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The Primary Curriculum Advisory Group (PCAG) to the Royal Society of Biology, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Institute of Physics, and the Association for Science Education, have produced their ‘Framework for a Future Primary Science Curriculum’ report.
Science bodies reaffirm commitment to inclusivity
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The Royal Society of Chemistry, British Science Association, Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Biology and Science Council have issued a joint statement.
RSB hosts first NCI event on Biodiversity Net Gain
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RSB hosted the first event of a new series from the Natural Capital Initiative (NCI), which is a partnership between three leading scientific organisations in the UK: the Royal Society of Biology, the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and the James Hutton Institute.