This #NationalApprenticeWeek we’re celebrating the invaluable role that apprenticeships play in shaping the future of bioscience. DYK we offer apprenticeship accreditation? This recognises academic excellence in bioscience apprenticeship programmes and meets the needs of employers. (1/2)

Are you looking for an in-person course that will give you an overview of the background and variety of disciplines that make up #toxicology? Then join us at the end of March for our two day interactive #training course! 📆 31 Mar - 1 Apr, London Find out more: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

It doesn’t feel like spring until you spot a daffodil in bloom! What’s your favourite sign that the new season is on its way? If you’ve seen a flowering daffodil, or any of our 10 #SignsofSpring, add your sighting here: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr... @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social

This week's A to Z video is from circadian rhythm researcher Dr Akanksha Bafna. Find out about her work as a BBSRC Research Fellow in neuroscience at the @ndcnoxford.bsky.social & her advice for aspiring biologists. Watch the full video supported by BBSRC youtu.be/JM5PZSmFQpM #BiosciencesForAll

Looking to learn new practical skills & elevate your techniques? Then don't miss our in-person training courses at Brunel University of London this April! Find out more: - Microscopy & Microbiology, 28 April: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... - ELISA, 29 April: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

Are you a researcher looking to help the next generation of plant scientists gain valuable experience? Then consider applying to host a Plant Health Undergraduate Studentship this summer! 📆Apply by Tues 10 March Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/plant-health... #PlantHealth

Did you know that the RSB can offer a cost-effective way for professional membership organisations to enhance and streamline their membership offering? This could include the day-to-day administration of membership, events, finance and more! Learn more: www.rsb.org.uk/external-membership-services

We're looking forward to Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka's member-exclusive webinar in March which will explore wildlife conservation, One Health, and Dr Gladys' journey to becoming Uganda’s first wildlife vet. 📆 Tues 24 March, 12:00-13:00, online Find out more: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... 🦍

Booking is now open for the 2026 Heads of University Biosciences (HUBS) annual meeting! Join this two day in-person conference for an opportunity to hear from diverse and influential voices in higher education. 📆 2-3 June, Leeds Beckett University Find out more: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

ImageJ is the industry standard for scientific imaging but has a reputation for being difficult to learn - so we're running an Introduction to image processing and analysis in ImageJ training course in April! 📆 20 April, 10:00-16:00, University of Warwick Learn more: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

We're delighted that our latest member profiles from the #TheBiologist feature Deborah Agbakwuru MRSB who talks about T cells and immunity, and Daisy Allen CSci MRSB who works in the water industry. Read the full article: thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/meet-our-mem... #BiosciencesForAll #BiologyCareers

This week's A to Z video is from resident and community ecologist Eric Swithinbank. Find out about his work with the Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust and his advice for aspiring biologists. Watch the full video and explore the A-Z series supported by BBSRC: youtu.be/IyZYcO_Lfuc #BiosciencesForAll

Our #PlantHealth Series webinar on Cross-Sector Innovation in Microbiome-Based Protection is next Tuesday - looking at sustainable crop protection and microbial solutions. 📆 Tuesday 3 February, 14:00-15:00, online Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

The Journal of Biological Education's latest editorial explores how curriculum reform can enhance the student experience of science education, and how we can build a biology curriculum that’s engaging, relevant, and achievable for all. Read the article: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Calling all RSB members - don't forget to sign up for this week's member-exclusive webinar, 'Seals from Space', exploring the cutting-edge methods being used to study Antarctic ice seals. 📆 Thursday 29 January, 16:00 - 17:00, online Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

Think trees sleep until bursting into life in summer? But that's not the case! Before hazel trees get their leaves, their catkins are busy releasing pollen into the air. Spot them now and prove spring starts early Help us record the #SignsofSpring at buff.ly/ax3NK0L

We recently launched our 'Biologist of Tomorrow' project to help address current and emerging skills challenges affecting the wider bioscience community. To support the project, the RSB is looking to commission a research consultancy to submit proposals to deliver a public online resource. (1/2)

Bookings are now open for our Bioscience Careers Day! Aimed at undergraduate and master's students (though others are welcome), this year the theme is 'Future skills for tomorrow's biologists'. 📆 3-5 March, 12:30-14:30, online Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/bioscience-c... #BiosciencesForAll

This week's A to Z video is from conservation scientist @adamhartscience.bsky.social. Find out about his work protecting rhinos in Africa, what he does during a typical day, and his advice for aspiring biologists. Watch the full video: youtu.be/wG45BLLierg #BiosciencesForAll

We're excited for our February member-exclusive webinar: Three Parent Families - a lecture by Dr Louise Hyslop, which will explore the pioneering technique to prevent mitochondrial disease. Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

There's only 10 days left to get your nominations in for the Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year Award! The award recognises the invaluable role bioscience HE teachers play in educating and inspiring the next generation of biologists. Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/he-bioscienc...

If you're interested in gaining an overview of the background and variety of disciplines that make up toxicology, then don't miss our two-day interactive training course in March! 📆 31 March - 1 April 2026, London Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

We hit 100 snowdrop sightings on this date last year! Have you seen any yet? Help us beat the 2025 totals! Add your sighting to the #SignsOfSpring survey: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr... In partnership with @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social

Despite more than half the world living in urban areas, little is known about the soil microbes that support cities’ precious and precarious green spaces. Could they create healthier cities? Read the article in the latest issue of The Biologist: thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/biologist-fe...

There's still time to book on to our AI and Machine Learning course in February - and explore the opportunities that they offer for solving biomedical problems. 📆 Friday 27 February, 9:00-17:00, online Find out more & book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... #AI #MachineLearning #Training

Nominations for our School Biology Teacher of the Year Award 2026 close soon! Do you know of an outstanding biology teacher? Then nominate them today! 📆 Nominations close Friday 30 January: www.rsb.org.uk/school-biolo... Hear from our 2024 SBTOY Dr Ali Bune about what the award meant to her 👇

Can mini guts save tiny lives? Christopher Stewart, professor of human microbiome research, writes how organoids modelling the early infant microbiome are helping improve outcomes for preterm babies in the latest issue of The Biologist. Read the article:

We're pleased to announce that our 2026 Regional Events Grants are now open! We're offering grants of up to £1,000 to help our members create inspiring events or activities that celebrate the biosciences & engage diverse audiences. 📆 Applications close 15 March www.rsb.org.uk/regional-eve...

DYK hazel catkins release pollen before leaves appear, hoping the wind will carry it to pollinate other trees? Have you spotted any hazel catkins on your walks? Log your find today with #SignsOfSpring: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr... In partnership with @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social

This week's A to Z is from Vision Researcher Dr Jasleen Jolly. Find out about her role as an associate professor and consultant in vision science, what she does during a typical day, and her advice for aspiring biologists. Watch the full video: youtu.be/RQiTKzIIqDg #BiosciencesForAll

There are still a few places left for our Laboratory Health and Safety (& COSHH) course in February - don't miss out! 📆 Monday 9 February 2026, 9:30 to 17:00, online Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... #HealthAndSafety #COSHH #Training

Don't miss our next #PlantHealth Series webinar in February: Cross-Sector Innovation in Microbiome-Based Protection! Including: - sustainable crop protection - microbial solutions - pesticide & fungicide alternatives 📆 Tues 3 Feb, 14:00-15:00, online Find out more: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

Are you looking for a training course that will explore the fundamental principles of ethics, medical ethics, and most specifically research ethics? Then join us online this February! 📆 Monday 23 February, 09:30-13:00, online Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

Have you ever thought about joining an RSB professional register but you're not sure how? Then sign up for our free #CharteredWeek 2026 webinar! 📆 Wednesday 25 February, 13:00-14:00, online Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... #TrustedProfessionals

We can't wait for a break in the weather to start spotting snowdrops - they can lift your mood, as they are one of the earliest indicators that spring is coming!❄️ Add your sightings to Signs of Spring: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr... #SignsofSpring @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social

Learn new practical skills & elevate your techniques with our lab-based courses! Including: - Microscopy & Microbiology and ELISA, Brunel University of London, 28-29 April - Aseptic Techniques and Cell Culture: The Basics, University of York, 10 June Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/training

Congratulations to four of our Fellows who were acknowledged in this year's New Year Honours! Spanning a world-first for feline veterinary medicine to ground-breaking cancer research, read through what our Fellows said of receiving their well-deserved accolades: www.rsb.org.uk/new-year-hon...

We're thrilled that the second of our children's biology books is now available to buy! We've partnered with publisher Franklin, Watts, and Wayland to produce 'Your Expert Guide: Biology for Young Scientists' - perfect for budding biologists aged 8-12. Buy your copy today: geni.us/ExpertGuideB...

Next in our A-Z of the Biosciences video series we have Dr Ruth Carmichael. Learn about her research on organelles, what a typical day looks like, and what advice she has for future biologists. Watch the full video and explore the A-Z series supported by BBSRC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3Cz...

@rsb.org.uk is also back on the exhibition floor at ASE annual conference! Visit the stand in A13 to chat to the education policy and membership team, and take advantage of our membership deal for those signing up at via a special link / QR code available at the stand or our sessions 👀 #ASEconf2026

A warm welcome to the over 3,200 newly elected members of RSB – we’re delighted that you have joined our community! Don’t forget that, as a member, you now have access to benefits including exclusive events, discounted training courses, & RSB Perks. Find out more: my.rsb.org.uk #BiosciencesForAll

What do so-called ‘forever chemicals’ do to our bodies, and what should we do about them? Diana Senovilla Herrero MRSB explores the biological effects of these substances. Read the full article in The Biologist: thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/biologist-fe... #PFAS #ForeverChemicals

We're kicking off our 2026 member-exclusive webinar series with an exciting lecture from Prem Gill exploring the cutting-edge methods being used to study Antarctic ice seals. 📆 Thursday 29 January, 16:00 - 17:00, online Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

AMI is looking for an early career scientist to represent us at Voice of the Future 2026, an annual event run through the @rsb.org.uk. This unique event, taking place on 19 March 2026, gives you the chance to put your science policy questions directly to MPs at the Houses of Parliament.

As we look forward to the year ahead, we've taken a look back on all we achieved in 2025. From launching our new brand to welcoming our new CEO, it was a memorable year for the RSB. Here are some of our key highlights: www.rsb.org.uk/key-highligh...

Spring is stirring and Signs of Spring 2026 is live! Help us track the first signs of warmer days such as snowdrops, daffodils, bumblebees and dragonflies. Anyone can join! Add your sightings: www.field-studiescouncil.org/signs-of-spr... #SignsOfSpring

Did you know that we have an online training portal? myLearning offers a range of courses relevant to our members or those with an interest in biology. The courses are highly interactive and provide a flexible option for learning at your own pace. Explore myLearning today: learn.rsb.org.uk

Happy New Year from the Royal Society of Biology! Just a note that our office will reopen on Monday 5 January.

The Biologist's Tom Ireland goes behind the scenes at two of the world’s biggest biobanks – the San Diego Frozen Zoo and Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank - to explore their remarkable efforts to store and restore the Earth's biodiversity. Read the article: thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/biologist-fe...

Season’s Greetings from the Royal Society of Biology! We’re taking a short break for the holidays – the office will be closed until Monday 5 January. Please note that our social media will not be monitored during this time. Thank you for all your support in 2025!