The Terrence Williamson Museum Prize celebrates anatomical preparation. Merit awards this year go to: Amber Foley, Samuel Snowdon and Daniel Heaton, University of Oxford “Preparation of a Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Pathology Specimen”;

Congratulations to this year's winner of the student dissection prize: Charlotte Kersey, University of Cambridge for her submission “Superficial Dissection of the Right Palm with Reflected Palmar Aponeurosis”. The panel were blown away with your technical skill and knowledge. 👏

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is recruiting two Skills Centre Technicians to join their Surgical Skills team. Both vacancies are full time, one role is permanent, and the other is fixed term (18 months). Apply now via their website: lnkd.in/eQUEZ5_A

The IAS Student Dissection Prize had an excellent field this year. Here are the merit awards (a thread...)

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is hiring an Anatomy Facility Manager. Lead daily operations, manage the technical team, and support teaching and research. Salary £38,784–£46,049. Apply by 9 Oct 2025: jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/25dec57c...

IAS awards celebrate excellence in dissection, museum preparation, student dissection, and open entries. Winners receive plaques. Merits reward entries scoring over 75%. www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/competitions/

Thank you to the fantastic Anatomy team at Bristol for putting together such a great programme and meeting! It was lovely to see the meeting so well attended! Thank you for being such excellent hosts - you're all stars! 🤩

Laura Oliver shares with us how she works with the team at the School of Anatomy at Bristol to create fun and engaging social media content, and drive their 100% engagement with the #NSS survey.

Lucy Hyde is talking to us about how this project allowed her to humanise some of our long-forgotten skeletal collections.

Were exploring diversity within dissection with Alex Impedovo from the University of Nottingham

Day two of our Autumn Scientific Meeting kicks off (pun intended) with Dr Suzanne Scott talking to us about our hips - and anatomically informed movement. #anatomy #humananatomy #mskanatomy #sportsmedicine

That's all folks! Thanks to our fabulous hosts Bristol School of Anatomy for such a thought-provoking and engaging programme! Looking forward to day 2!

Up next - Kirsty Nelson shares her amazing and award-winning osteological preparation skills with us.

Up next - Ed Zealley introduces us to his bespoke student internship programme and how he introduces technical careers and techniques to undergraduate students!

Dr Rebecca Shepherd introducing us to Raman Spectroscopy, and how a lunch with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social lead to this fascinating conservation project!

Tom Cornwall is introducing IAS members to the advantages of teaching undergraduate students how to produce osteological preparations to aid their understanding of Anatomy #anatomy #humananatomy #veterinaryanatomy #comparativeanatomy #medicaleducation #veterinaryeducation

Dr Craig Johnson talks to Human and Veterinary Anatomists about the pedagogical advantages of teaching comparative anatomy! #anatomy #comparativeanatomy #humananatomy #veterinaryanatomy #medicaleducation

A wonderful warm welcome to our delegates from Professor Michelle Spear - and to all of our new members joining the IAS this year. A wonderful introduction to some of the projects that are supervised by staff at the University of Bristol

We're at the University of Bristol's School of #anatomy today and tomorrow for our Autumn Scientific Meeting! #humananatomy #veterinaryanatomy #comparativeanatomy

🎉📅 IAS Autumn Meeting starts tomorrow. 9.00am, School of Anatomy, Bristol. ☕🏛️- here's what the team have in store for you over the next two days (a thread 🧵...)

🐭🐶🐄🐷🐊 Ever wondered what mice, dogs, cows, pigs, and crocodiles have in common with humans? Dr Craig Johnson is here to tell you! His opening talk, “Of Mice (dogs, cows, pigs, crocodiles…) and Men,” dives into the fascinating world of comparative anatomy and how it shapes a top-notch BSc programme!

If you're unable to join us in person, then the team at Bristol have worked hard to enable us to go ahead with a full hybrid meeting! Book your tickets and download the programme now! www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/events-and-m...

🏛️✨ We can’t wait to welcome you to the beautiful School of Anatomy at the University of Bristol. This historic building will be buzzing with conversation, new ideas, and exciting science during our two-day meeting. And when you step outside, Bristol has plenty to explore!

The IAS is heading to the University of Bristol on 1–2 September 2025. Two incredible days packed with lectures, workshops, and the chance to connect with anatomy professionals nationwide. Whether you work in human or veterinary anatomy, this event brings us together to share, learn, and celebrate!

We've appointed two new interim Council members to help us develop the @journaloftheias.bsky.social for our members! Dr Benedicta Quaye - Lecturer in Anatomy - joins us from Lancaster University as our new Editor, and Sally Burton from MSSC joins us as Communications Officer! 👏👏

It's almost time for us to start counting down to the next IAS conference in Bristol,so here's a few fun facts about Bristol! 🌉 Bristol has a bridge so famous it has a fan club. 👨‍🎨 Banksy started here, so graffiti counts as sightseeing. 🍻 The cider is strong enough to make you talk like a pirate

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨 Our competitions are still open — and now you’ve got extra time to get your entries in! Show off your skills, share your ideas, and join a community passionate about anatomical sciences! 🔗 Details here: www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/competitions/

⚽ Speaker launch 🦵 We’re thrilled to announce Dr Suzanne Scott will be speaking at our upcoming Meeting in September! Her expertise? Human movement science with a special focus on elite athletes. Suzanne’s research and hands‑on work in high‑performance sport bring anatomy to life!

🦉 Kirsty Nelson will speak at the IAS Autumn Scientific Meeting about her incredible owl skeleton prep - 150+ bones, wire, feathers, and resin. Learn how she brought this dynamic teaching specimen to life! #IASAutumnMeeting #Osteology #Anatomy

🧠🔬 University of East Anglia are hiring an Anatomy Technician! Hands-on, full-time, and based in Norwich. Love labs, learning, and all things anatomical? This one's for you! Tag someone who might be interested! Apply by 5 August 👇 vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/16... #anatomy #vacancy

🚨 Conference hotel discount ends Monday! Stay at The Bristol Hotel on the Harbourside for £129 B&B/night. Dinner’s in the stunning William Jessop Suite 🍽️ 📞 0117 923 0333 / [email protected] Quote: Institute of Anatomical Sciences Conference #IASBristol

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Craig Johnson to our Autumn Scientific Meeting! He’ll be speaking on comparative anatomy, inspired by his recent publication exploring how cross-species similarities shape our understanding of form and function. 📖 Join us on the 1st & 2nd September at University of Bristol

🔍 Meet Ed — a master prosector who's been training the next generation of anatomical talent @bristoluni.bsky.social 🏆 Hear how he built a thriving summer student prosectorship programme. 🎤 Live at our upcoming conference! 🔗 www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/events-and-m...

🦴 #Anatomy Tutor positions available at UCL! A fantastic opportunity to teach and support students ✔️ Ideal for early-career academics ✔️ Fixed-term teaching post ✔️ Strong focus on student learning & professional development 📄 Full details here: www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/wp-content/u... #meded

Fresh from IAS HQ: May–June 2025 Newsletter! Explore: Advances in anatomical prep & teaching Member achievements & awards Fun puzzles & historical curios 🎓 Read the full mag here: www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/wp-content/u... Let us know which section brightened your day! 😊

🎙 Featured speaker: Dr Rebecca Shepherd At the Autumn Scientific Meting, she’ll explore how Raman spectroscopy can distinguish elephant vs. mammoth ivory—a fascinating mix of forensic science, heritage work & ethics. 🧠 anatomical-sciences.org.uk/events-and-meetings/ 📰 doi.org/10.1371/jour...

Join us and Lucy Hyde at the IAS Autumn Meeting for a plasticine modelling workshop! We will be learning from her experience and expertise, and sharing this with our members! 🔗 www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/events-and-m... 👤 research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/persons/l... #anatomy #medicaleducation

🚨 Call for volunteer editors! We’re relaunching the Journal of the IAS and are seeking motivated scholars to help shape its future. This is a rare chance to support open academic publishing in #anatomicalsciences. All career stages welcome. 🧠 🔗 www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/journal/ #Anatomy

We’re honoured to be able to offer our members the Garry Thomson Grant – inspired by Garry’s joyful passion for IAS meetings. His 2023 Sunderland story was one of friendship, fun, and anatomical innovation. 📚 Apply for the grant and come to Bristol! 🔗 www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/educational-...

📢 Job Alert: Lecturer in Anatomy – University of Sunderland 📍 Location: Sunderland Campus, UK 💰 Salary: £38,250–£45,413 📅 Apply by: 25 May Be part of a dynamic team advancing anatomy education and research. 🔗 Apply here: jobs.sunderland.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... #JobVacancy #Anatomy #HigherEdJobs

👀 Looking for your next role? Our colleagues at the University of Sunderland are hiring a Lecturer in Anatomy 📍 Sunderland, UK | 💼 £38,250 to £45,413 | 📅 Apply by 25th May ➡️ jobs.sunderland.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... #JobAlert #Anatomy #MedicalEducation #Higheredjobs

🎓 IAS members! Enhance your professional journey with the Garry Thomson Educational Grant—up to £1,000 for conferences, workshops, and more. Apply now! Details: www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/educational-... #AnatomicalSciences #professionaldevelopment

🎓 Diploma of Anatomical Technology and Science (DATS) Advance your career with this diploma, covering both theoretical and practical aspects of anatomical science. Complete 8 out of 16 modules, with assessments conducted by IAS members. 🔗 Explore DATS: www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/diploma-of-a...

🧪 Donald Farr Certificate of Anatomical Technology and Science (CATS) Document your daily expertise in supporting anatomical education - whether human or veterinary. Suitable as a standalone qualification or a step towards the DATS diploma. www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/certificate-...

🧾Certificate in Anatomical Bequeathal Services (CABS) 🧾Designed for Bequeathal Officers and Secretaries, this certification acknowledges your expertise in managing body donation programs. 🔗 Learn More: www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/certificate-...

Kickstart your professional growth with IAS! Discover our certifications & grants tailored for anatomical science professionals. 🔗 Explore Opportunities www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/education/

📷 Become an IAS Member! Join a community dedicated to supporting anatomical education. Members enjoy exclusive benefits and qualifications! 📷 anatomical-sciences.org.uk/membership #anatomy #AnatomyCommunity #IAS2025 #medicaleducation

📅Draft Schedule Now Available! Get a sneak peek at the sessions and workshops planned for IAS Autumn 2025. 🔗 www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/events-and-m... #IAS2025 #AnatomyConference #Anatomy #MedicalEducation

🤝 Connect with Peers The IAS Autumn Scientific Meeting is more than just presentations—it's a chance to network, collaborate, and build lasting professional relationships. #IAS2025 #Networking #Anatomy #Conference 📍 Bristol, 1–2 September 2025 🔗 anatomical-sciences.org.uk/events-and-meetings