Calling all UK higher education heads of departments and subject leads! Don't forget to book your place for the 2026 Heads of University Biosciences (HUBS) annual meeting! 📆 2 – 3 June, Leeds Beckett University Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

Have you taken part in our #PhotographyCompetition yet? As the weather gets warmer, why not get out with your phone or camera and take a photo that sums up the theme of 'colours of nature.' 📆 Deadline is 5 May Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/photo-compet... #BiosciencesForAll #NaturePhotography

Are you looking for a training course that will introduce you to the field of #epigenomics and its applications? Then don't miss our online #Pyrosequencing course in June! 📆 Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10:00-13:00, online Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

We're excited for our online High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry for Metabolomics training course in June! 📆 22-23 June 2026, 12:00-15:00 each day, online Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... #MassSpectrometry #Metabolomics

Our SEAT (Support, Experience, Acknowledge, Train) Trainee Trustee Scheme closes this Sunday 29 March! We're looking for two early career participants interested in taking their first step into a charity trustee role. Find out more: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php...

Our final A to Z video is from Marie Bowers who talks about her role as Technician in Charge (Physiology) at the University of Glasgow. Learn about what she does during a typical day & hear her advice for aspiring biologists. Watch the full video: youtu.be/Yzaj7RAfc_k #BiosciencesForAll

We were delighted to run the Parliamentary Steering Group's annual event, Voice of the Future, last week at the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk. It was great to see #EarlyCareerResearchers ask Parliamentarians their questions on current STEM issues. Read the story: www.rsb.org.uk/voice-of-the...

In the latest issue of The Biologist, computational biologist Dr Bethan Manley talks about how scientists are attempting to map the planet's most important underground networks of mycorrhizal fungi. Read the article: biologist.rsb.org.uk/hidden_highw... #TheBiologist #Mycorrhizal #Fungi

Vaccine Engagement Day 2026 has arrived! 🎉 Let’s come together to #CelebrateVaccines by sharing information and enhancing public awareness about vaccines!🌟 Discover how you can participate: vist.ly/4v2vi

Bookings for our 'Introduction to image processing and analysis in #ImageJ' training course close on Mon 6 Apr! Learn basic concepts, segmentation, object counting & 3D animation of data. 📆 Mon 20 Apr, 10:00-16:00, University of Warwick Book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... #Microscopy

The efficacy of T-cell therapies is often limited by the transfer of surface proteins from cell to cell, known as trogocytosis. RSB member Deborah Agbakwuru looks at what can be done to minimise its effect in the latest issue of #TheBiologist. Read the article: biologist.rsb.org.uk/scratching_t...

Think cold weather stops bumblebees? Actually, they are well-adapted for cooler temperatures with: 🧥 Dense layer of hair 🥶 Shivering ❄️ Producing 'antifreeze’ (glycerol) Help us track spring by recording when you see bumblebees in our survey: buff.ly/kiXgzac With @rsb.org.uk #SignsofSpring

Have you booked onto our #AI and #MachineLearning training course in May yet? This course sets out to offer practical solutions to the application of machine learning and AI to solving biomedical problems. 📆 Fri 15 May, 9:00-17:00, online Find out more: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... #Training

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week we’re excited to spotlight the stories of 3 RSB members who are navigating the biosciences at different stages of their careers. Read their stories: www.rsb.org.uk/neurodiversi... #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #BiosciencesForAll

Have you signed up for our Forensic DNA Profiling in Crime Scene and Paternity Testing training course yet? Learn how the science of DNA is used to identify biological evidence in crime scenes! 📆 18-19 May, 11:00 to 14:00 each day, online Learn more: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... #Forensics #DNA

Don't miss RSB president Professor Sir Ian Boyd's argument that Government research priorities often fail to recognise the intangible benefits of blue skies research - in the latest issue of The Biologist! Read the article: biologist.rsb.org.uk/defending-cu... #TheBiologist #BritishScienceWeek

Save the date for Biology Week 2026! 📆 8 - 18 October 2026 #BiologyWeek celebrates and raises the profile of the biosciences, and the important work that bioscientists are doing - and we want you to get involved! Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/biology-week #BiosciencesForAll

We're pleased to announce that our photography competition is now open! This year, we're inviting people to submit photos that sum up the theme of 'colours of nature.' 📆 The deadline is 5 May 2026 so get outside and start snapping! Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/photo-compet... #BritishScienceWeek

By this time last year, we had received 50 recorded sightings of frogspawn on #SignsOfSpring. Can you help us record more in 2026? If you’ve spotted frogspawn, please submit a quick record: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr... With @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social #BritishScienceWeek

Applications for our Regional Events Grant close this Sunday 15 March! We're offering grants of up to £1,000 to help our members create inspiring events or activities that celebrate the biosciences and engage diverse audiences. Apply today: www.rsb.org.uk/regional-eve... #RegionalEvents

We have a lot of training courses coming up over the next few months with something to suit everyone - so why not take the next step in your professional development? Visit the RSB training events webpage for full details and to book your place on these courses: www.rsb.org.uk/events.html?...

If you're a researcher looking to help the next generation of plant scientists gain valuable experience, please consider applying to host a Plant Health Undergraduate Studentship this summer! 📆 Deadline Tues 10 March Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/plant-health... #PlantHealth

"Get into nature..." Don't miss Raynai Walkers' A to Z video where she explains what her job as a wallaby keeper at @londonzoo.bsky.social entails and her advice for future biologists. Watch the full video here & explore the full series supported by BBSRC: youtu.be/F-e97Y0ZceM #BiosciencesForAll

Ladybirds don’t just brighten gardens. Their bold colours and gentle movements invite you to pause, look closer & reconnect with nature’s small wonders, boosting your mood. 🐞 Share your #SignsOfSpring sightings: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr... With @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social

Who is releasing lynx and beavers into the UK countryside? In the latest issue of #TheBiologist, experts explore the trend of 'guerrilla rewilding' and the surprisingly long history of illicit wildlife releases. Read the full article: biologist.rsb.org.uk/urgent_prote... #WorldWildlifeDay

What better day to look for daffodils than #StDavidsDay? This yellow floral icon of Wales is also one of the most popular indicators of spring across the UK. Help us track the arrival of spring by adding your sightings here: buff.ly/hEjHwYr In partnership with @rsb.org.uk #SignsofSpring

We're pleased that we now offer employer accreditation for our Chartered Biologist (CBiol) award! This will enable bioscience organisations to assess employees in-house and nominate successful candidates to the RSB for CBiol status. Learn more: www.rsb.org.uk/employer-acc... #CharteredWeek

A year on from stark warnings of the catastrophic impact so-called ‘mirror life’ could have on the world, #TheBiologist asks whether the bioscience sector is doing enough to understand and mitigate the risks of this research. Read the full article: biologist.rsb.org.uk/danger_in_th...

Yellow means joy, hope, and new beginnings - and daffodils bring all three. Their bright blooms lift the spirits so step outside, notice the colour, and feel the season change!☀️ Share your flowering daffodil sightings in our #SignsOfSpring survey: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr...

There are still spaces available on our two day in-person 'Introduction to Toxicology' training course at the end of March - bookings close this Monday 2 March! 📆 31 Mar-1 Apr, London Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... #Training #Toxicology

Did you know that RSB is a licensed body with the Science Council? Through this licence, RSB members can apply for a range of awards. Learn more: www.rsb.org.uk/registers We reached out to Science Council registrants within RSB membership, and their testimonials are below 👇️ #CharteredWeek

"The most exciting thing about my work is that I get to share my passion for biology." Watch former RSB intern Romany Armstrong's A to Z video where she talks about her role as a public engagement practitioner. Watch the full video: youtu.be/RPqGZNxUGok #BiologyCareers #BiosciencesForAll

Have you signed up for our Introduction to image processing and analysis in ImageJ training course in April? ImageJ is the industry standard for scientific imaging but has a reputation for being difficult to learn. 📆 20 Apr, 10:00-16:00, University of Warwick 👉️ my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

Biologists from a range of career stages and disciplines benefit from professional registration! Explore your options on the RSB website: www.rsb.org.uk/registers Read some testiomonials from the #PlantHealth Professional Register 👇️ #AwardingChartered #CharteredWeek #BiosciencesForAll

Don't miss our online Research Ethics training course in May! This course will explore the fundamental principles of ethics drawing upon relevant examples & providing practical guidance. 📆 Mon 18 May, 9:30-13:00 Find out more: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

The Science Teaching Survey 2026 is open! If you work in education you know the challenges better than anyone, so we want to hear from you. It only takes 15 minutes and your answers will tell us what to focus on & shape our support. Fill in the survey: schoolzone.questionpro.com/rc25f8?custo...

There's still time to sign up for our free Chartered Week webinar this Wednesday which will provide an introduction to membership and professional registration with the RSB. 📆 Weds 25 Feb, 13:00-14:00, online Book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... #CharteredWeek #TrustedProfessionals

Last year DfE announced an 80% cut in biology bursary - this week @tesmagazine.bsky.social highlights the impact these cuts are having on a number of subjects. I was pleased to be able to provide some insight from @rsb.org.uk on the impact for biology and science teaching in England.

Today, as part of #CharteredWeek, we're celebrating the trusted professionals who make up the CBiol register! CBiol is the gold-standard for bioscientists working in a vast array of settings. Gaining CBiol status demonstrates a high level of expertise, standards, and impact in the field. (1/2)

How does this spring compare to last year? By this date in 2025, we had 50 bumblebee sightings and 50 ladybird records. Are invertebrates active this February? Tell us what you’ve seen and help us track the season: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr... #SignsOfSpring #CitizenScience 🐝🐞

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our first ever Plant Health Professional Development Award! The award is designed to support ambitious individuals working in #PlantHealth by offering a free route to official certification. Congratulations to all of our winners, including the 4 below 👇️

Don't miss our Techniques in Omics: Nanoproteomics training course in May! On this course you will learn about proteomic techniques to detect and quantify proteins in very low concentrations. 📆 Wednesday 27 May, 10:00-13:00, online Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

Copies of The Biologist magazine will be landing with RSB members this weekend! DYK that schools or colleges can join and receive #TheBiologist and the #JournalOfBiologicalEducation in print for just £66 a year through our SCAS membership scheme? Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/organisation...

We're pleased to announce that our Forensic DNA Profiling in Crime Scene and Paternity Testing training course will be taking place this May! 📆 18-19 May 2026, 11:00 to 14:00 each day, online Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... #ForensicDNA #PaternityTesting

"It is never too early to start getting loads of experience… and just be ready to learn all sorts of new things." Watch Euan Sanders' A to Z video where he explains what his job as an owl keeper at @londonzoo.bsky.social entails. Watch the full video: youtu.be/yd7wPIdP0gg #BiosciencesForAll

Calling all members - don't forget to join our AGM in May! Our Charter Lecture will be from Dr Alicia Greated, Executive Director of Campaign for Science and Engineering, & there will be networking opportunities. 📆 Wed 13 May, 11:00-14:00, London Book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

Bookings are now open for our Laboratory Health and Safety (& COSHH) course in May! The course will look at the risk assessment essentials focusing in particular on the COSHH Regulations & aspects of lab spills management. 📆 Mon 4 May, 9:30-17:00, online Learn more: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

There's a month left to apply for a Regional Events Grant! We're offering grants of up to £1,000 to help our members create inspiring events or activities that celebrate the biosciences and engage diverse audiences. 📆 Applications close 15 Mar Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/regional-eve...

We’re excited to announce the launch of our SEAT (Support, Experience, Acknowledge, Train) Trainee Trustee Scheme! We’re looking for two early career participants interested in taking their first step into a charity trustee role. Find out more: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php... #BiosciencesForAll

There's only 2 weeks until our #BioscienceCareers Day event! Aimed at undergraduate and master's students, this 3 day event is themed 'Future skills for tomorrow's biologists'. 📆 3-5 Mar, 12:30-14:30, online Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... #BiologyCareers