What's on: Biology Week 2019
Here's what happened in Biology Week 2019 (5th-13th October)
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North Wales: Explore Newborough National Nature Reserve | 10:30-16:30
Newborough Warren National Nature Reserve, Anglesey LL61 6RS
Explore the Newborough NNR and hear about new ways of sand dune management
Big Biology Day Cambridge | 10:00-18:00
Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge CB2 8PE
Hands on and fun biology actvities, and meet the RSB outreach team
Messy Science does The Human Body | 14:00-16:00
St Tydfil's Old Parish Church, Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DP
A family event where we discover the science of the human body through arts and crafts
Blueprints of Life - Session One | 10:00-13:00
Tahir Mosque, 299 Verdant Lane, London SE6 1TP
Interactive sessions with hands-on activities such as DNA and Protein Origami
Blueprints of Life - Session Two | 14:00-17:00
Tahir Mosque, 299 Verdant Lane, London SE6 1TP
Interactive sessions with hands-on activities such as DNA and Protein Origami
#iamamauritianbiologist social media campaign
Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Old Moka Road, Bell Village, Rep. of Mauritius and online
I am a Mauritian biologist, when Mauritian biologists take over social media
Seaside Activities with the Scottish Seabird Centre
Dundee and Midlothian Science Festivals
See the Scottish Seabird Centre's marine loan boxes at science festivals around Scotland
The History of a balanced diet I 11:00-17:00
Boudary Estate Fun Place, St Hilda's Community Centre, 18 Club Row E2 7HE
'Lucky Dip' hands on activities and stories about how a balanced diet came to be
Understanding common & botanical plant names in the SLBI garden I 14:00-17:00
The South London Botanical Institute, 323 Noorwood Road, London SE24 9AQ
A chance to learn more about this fantastic subject with June and their gardeners
It's All Academic Festival I 10:00-16:00
University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT
A free festival for all ages and interests at UCL
Victorian Surgery Demonstration Talk
9a Saint Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY
Experience surgery from the point of view of a 19th Century medical student or patient!
MoSSFest 2019 Family Festival Day | 11:00-16:00
Mugdock Country Park. Craigallian Road, Milngavie, Mugdock, Glasgow G62 8EL
Free day of science fun at the Middle of Scotland Science (MoSS) Festival
#iamamauritianbiologist social media campaign
Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Old Moka Road, Bell Village, Rep. of Mauritius and online
I am a Mauritian biologist, when Mauritian biologists take over social media
Seaside Activities with the Scottish Seabird Centre
Dundee and Midlothian Science Festivals
See the Scottish Seabird Centre's marine loan boxes at science festivals around Scotland
Fungi Fest I 11:00-20:00
Hoxton Docks, 55 Laburnum Street, London, E2 8BD
An all day festival that will put a spotlight on the wonderful world of fungi
Victorian Surgery Demonstration Talk
9a Saint Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY
Experience surgery from the point of view of a 19th Century medical student or patient!
Clinical Pharmacology Week
Online
Raising the profile of clinical pharmacology in the UK
Insect declines in the headlights | 19:00-22:00
Royal College of Physicians, 11 Saint Andrews Place Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
A free Policy Lates on insect declines
South Wales: Quacks, charlatans or pioneers | 18:30-21:00
Sir Martin Evans Building, Cardiff University, Museum Avenue, Cardiff CF10 3AX
This talk evaluates whether there was any scientific validity to early modern surgery
Contemporary Morphogenesis | 09:00-17:00
The Royal Society, London, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG
A two-day scientific discussion meeting from The Royal Society
#iamamauritianbiologist social media campaign
Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Old Moka Road, Bell Village, Rep. of Mauritius and online
I am a Mauritian biologist, when Mauritian biologists take over social media
Seaside Activities with the Scottish Seabird Centre
Dundee and Midlothian Science Festivals
See the Scottish Seabird Centre's marine loan boxes at science festivals around Scotland
Bernal Lecture 2019 - ‘Nature, nurture or neither: the legacy of eugenics’ | 16:00-18:00
MAL 421, Birkbeck Main Building, Malet St, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7HX
A Birkbeck, University of London lecture
Keeper in your Classroom | 09:00-16:30
Online (via Skype)
Meet a zoo keeper with the Zoological Society of London
It Takes Guts | 11:00-11:45
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD
Join the Science Museum at their show on the human digestive system
STEM Pod Experience I 10-11:30
Centre of the Cell, Blizard Institute, 4 Newarke Street, Whitechapel, London E1 2AT
An hour long introduction to cell science and the human body
In a Heartbeat I 12:00-13:00
Centre of the Cell, Blizard Institute, 4 Newarke Street, Whitechapel, London E1 2AT
A show devoted to the blood, heart and circulatory system
BioArt Attack I 09:00-11:00
The Savvy School, S-E-6-R property no 248 Allama Iqbal road
Combine art with biology using different mediums
Clinical Pharmacology Week
Online
Raising the profile of clinical pharmacology in the UK
Anatomy and Physiology bake-off I 11:00-13:00
Alfred Russel Wallace Building, Glyntaff Campus, University of South Wales CF37 4BD
An anatomy themed bake-off
Marine plastics: Is it too late to save our oceans? | 19:00-20:30
The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS
Find out about the science of reducing ocean plastics from a panel of experts at this debate
London branch: CPD for Secondary School Teachers | 16:30-19:30
Kensington Park School (6th Form), 59 Queens Gate, London SW7 0JP
Find out how we can support your teaching, including an exhibition and practical workshops
North Western branch: The diverse ways octopuses avoid being eaten! | 18:00-22:00
Manchester Sea Life, Barton Square, intu Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8AS
A tour of Manchester Sea Life and talk on the fascinating life and habitats of octopuses
West Midlands branch: Charter Lecture I 19:00-21:00
Aston University, Aston Street, Birmingham B4 7ET
Join the West Midlands branch to learn about comparative biology from Dr Natalie Cooper
#iamamauritianbiologist social media campaign
Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Old Moka Road, Bell Village, Rep. of Mauritius and online
I am a Mauritian biologist, when Mauritian biologists take over social media
Seaside Activities with the Scottish Seabird Centre
Dundee and Midlothian Science Festivals
See the Scottish Seabird Centre's marine loan boxes at science festivals around Scotland
Contemporary Morphogenesis | 09:00-17:00
The Royal Society, London, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG
A two-day scientific discussion meeting from The Royal Society
Keeper in your Classroom | 09:00-16:30
Online (via Skype)
Meet a zoo keeper with the Zoological Society of London
It Takes Guts | 11:00-11:45
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD
Join the Science Museum at their show on the human digestive system
Biology Day I 10:00-16:00
Exploration Dr, Leicester LE4 5NS
Explaining how biology is vital to answer some of the most exciting questions
STEM Pod Experience I 10-11:30
Centre of the Cell, Blizard Institute, 4 Newarke Street, Whitechapel, London E1 2AT
An hour long introduction to cell science and the human body
In a Heartbeat I 12:00-13:00
Centre of the Cell, Blizard Institute, 4 Newarke Street, Whitechapel, London E1 2AT
A show devoted to the blood,heart and circulatory system
Clinical Pharmacology Week
Online
Raising the profile of clinical pharmacology in the UK
Conservation Movie Night I 19:00-21:00
Alfred Russel Wallace Building, Glyntaff Campus, University of South Wales CF37 4BD
Enjoy wildlife conservation films
Parliamentary Reception | 19:00-22:00
Churchill Room, House of Commons, Houses of Parliament, London SW1A 0AA
A celebration of biology in the House of Commons in partnership with BBSRC
Members Ballot - Parliamentary Reception
Online
An opportunity for RSB members to attend the Biology Week Parliamentary Reception
Northern Ireland branch: Ash Dieback, Sudden Oak Death, Ash Sawfly: Tree diseases
Armagh County Museum, Mall East, Armagh, Northern Ireland BT61 9BE
Why are the incidences of tree diseases increasing?
Devon and Cornwall branch: Marine Turtles and Climate Change I 18:00-20:30
Lecture Theatre 1, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA
Exploring the impacts of climate change on the biology and ecology of marine turtles
A Cuppa and a Chat about Science | 10:00-12:00
The Three Horseshoes, Chapmanslade, Wiltshire BA13 4AN
An open conversation about issues of public concern in biology and other areas of science
#iamamauritianbiologist social media campaign
Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Old Moka Road, Bell Village, Rep. of Mauritius and online
I am a Mauritian biologist, when Mauritian biologists take over social media
Seaside Activities with the Scottish Seabird Centre
Dundee and Midlothian Science Festivals
See the Scottish Seabird Centre's marine loan boxes at science festivals around Scotland
Keeper in your Classroom | 09:00-16:30
Online (via Skype)
Meet a zoo keeper with the Zoological Society of London
Scientist in your Classroom | 09:00-16:30
Online (via Skype)
Meet a conservation scientist with the Zoological Society of London
Master of Science: Madeline Lancaster I 19:00-20:30
The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albermale Street, London W1S 4BS
Showcases the scientists at the forefront of some of the world's most exciting research
Biology Bites I 18:30-21:00
Coleg Cambria, Northop, Holywell Road, Mold CH7 6AA
A range of shorty talks across the discipline of biology from lecturers and HND students
Building a science based startup I 18:00-20:30
The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, Kings Cross, London NW1 1AT
Addressing specific challenges for founders of science
Imperial Lates: Science without borders I 18:00-21:00
Imperial College London, College Main Entrance, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ
Hands on science, tech demos, art workshops and lively talks and discussions
Sustainability and the climate emergency I 18:30-20:00
The Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Grove, London SW7 2AR
Using pubic data to raise awareness, frame debate and create solutions
Science and the arts: going beyond two cultures I 19:00-21:00
Theos, 77 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2EZ
Do scientist and artists see the world differently, a discussion on this issue
STEM Pod Experience I 10-11:30
Centre of the Cell, Blizard Institute, 4 Newarke Street, Whitechapel, London E1 2AT
An hour long introduction to cell science and the human body
In a Heartbeat I 12:00-13:00
Centre of the Cell, Blizard Institute, 4 Newarke Street, Whitechapel, London E1 2AT
A show devoted to the blood,heart and circulatory system
Clinical Pharmacology Week
Online
Raising the profile of clinical pharmacology in the UK
Leverhulme Lecture I 18:00-19:00
Park Building, King Henry I Street, Portsmouth, P01 2DZ
A public lecture by D. Stephen Lindsay, Professor of Psychology, University of Victoria.
Annual Awards Ceremony | 18:00-21:30
The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London NW1 1AT
The annual awards celebrates the achievement of our members and bioscience enthusiasts
Members Ballot - Annual Awards Ceremony
Online
An opportunity for RSB members to attend the Biology Week Annual Awards Ceremony
East Anglia branch: Walking with Alpacas Adventure | 10:30-12:00
Misty Meadows Alpacas, Quarry Lane, Maxey, Peterborough PE6 9HJ
Meet a herd of alpacas and walk with them at this idyllic setting
Wessex: Unravelling the double helix: the lost heroes of DNA | 18:45-21:00
University of Southampton Science Park, Enterprise Road, Southampton SO16 7NS
AGM followed by a lecture for members and interested members of the public
A Cuppa and a Chat about Science | 14:00-16:00
The Three Horseshoes, Chapmanslade, Wiltshire BA13 4AN
An open conversation about issues of public concern in biology and other areas of science
#iamamauritianbiologist social media campaign
Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Old Moka Road, Bell Village, Rep. of Mauritius and online
I am a Mauritian biologist, when Mauritian biologists take over social media
Seaside Activities with the Scottish Seabird Centre
Dundee and Midlothian Science Festivals
See the Scottish Seabird Centre's marine loan boxes at science festivals around Scotland
Scientist in your Classroom | 09:00-16:30
Online (via Skype)
Meet a conservation scientist with the Zoological Society of London
Science Apprentices Skills Development Day I 10:00-15:00
Institute of Physics, 37 Caledonian Road, London N1 9BU
Understand the value of the skills you’ve gained during your apprenticeship.
Harnessing the power of evolution for making new medicines I 15:00-16:00
The venue @DMU, 20 Western Blvd, Leicester LE2 7BU
Lecture by Nobel Laureate Sir Gregory Winter FRS, followed by a canape reception.
Museum Lates at the Royal College of Physicians I 17:30-20:00
Royal College of Physicians, 11 Saint Andrews Place, London NW1 4LE
Explore exhibitions,art, medical objects more than 500 years of history
World Mental Health Day I 11:00-15:00
Highway Church Hall, 88A Romford Road, London E15 4EH
A showcase of performances and speeches
STEM Pod Experience I 10-11:30
Centre of the Cell, Blizard Institute, 4 Newarke Street, Whitechapel, London E1 2AT
An hour long introduction to cell science and the human body
In a Heartbeat I 12:00-13:00
Centre of the Cell, Blizard Institute, 4 Newarke Street, Whitechapel, London E1 2AT
A show devoted to the blood,heart and circulatory system
'At-home' genetic testing:helpful or harmful? I18:00-19:30
Neuron Pod, 26-6 Newark Street, London E1 2JJ
Highlighting the pros and cons of direct-to consumer genetic testing kits.
Clinical Pharmacology Week
Online
Raising the profile of clinical pharmacology in the UK
Biology Game Café I 12:00-16:00
Alfred Russel Wallace Building, Glyntaff Campus, University of South Wales CF37 4BD
Biology-themed board game fun
#iamabiologist | All day
Online
Take part in this social media campaign where biologists take over twitter
#iamamauritianbiologist social media campaign
Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Old Moka Road, Bell Village, Rep. of Mauritius and online
I am a Mauritian biologist, when Mauritian biologists take over social media
Seaside Activities with the Scottish Seabird Centre
Dundee and Midlothian Science Festivals
See the Scottish Seabird Centre's marine loan boxes at science festivals around Scotland
Physiology Friday 2019 | All day
International
Join The Physiological Society to celebrate Physiology Friday!
Scientist in your Classroom | 09:00-16:30
Online (via Skype)
Meet a conservation scientist with the Zoological Society of London
Communicating Soil Biology | 9:30-16:30
Yatesbury House Farm, Wiltshire, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 8YF
A one day workshop bringing soil to life!
Crick Music Symposium I 14:30-18-00
Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, Auditorium 2, London NW1 1AT
A fun and engaging set of talks to demonstrate the ways music is linked to science
STEM Pod Experience I 10-11:30
Centre of the Cell, Blizard Institute, 4 Newarke Street, Whitechapel, London E1 2AT
An hour long introduction to cell science and the human body
In a Heartbeat I 12:00-13:00
Centre of the Cell, Blizard Institute, 4 Newarke Street, Whitechapel, London E1 2AT
A show devoted to the blood,heart and circulatory system
Clinical Pharmacology Week
Online
Raising the profile of clinical pharmacology in the UK
Biology Workshop I 13:00-14:00
Alfred Russel Wallace Building, Glyntaff Campus, University of South Wales CF37 4BD
What does being trans have to do with biology?
Biology Speaker Series I 15:00-16:00
Aneurin Bevin Building, Glyntaff Campus, University of South Wales CF37 4BD
Learn more about the role of technicians
Two O'clock Talk I 14:00-14:30
1 Naoroji Street, London WC1X 0GB
Find out more about the work of the RSB team member
Kent, Surrey and Sussex branch: Fungal Foray | 11:00-13:00
The Chantries GU4 8AD
Guided walk through the Chantries to find and identify the fungi to be found there
Scotland branch: Symposium on biodiversity in Scotland and AGM | 10:30-13:00
Kelvin Hall, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G3 8AW
Series of presentations on biodiversity in Scotland followed by the branch AGM
Big Biology Day at Staffordshire University | 10:30-16:30
Science Centre, Staffordshire University, Stoke-On-Trent ST4 2DF
A mini science festival with biology at its heart
Badged Biologists and "What Biologist am I?" | 10:30-16:30
Science Centre, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF
Hands on activities and games at Staffordshire Big Biology Day
Pots and Pathogens | 10:30-16:30
Science Centre, Staffordshire University, Stoke-On-Trent ST4 2DF
The crucial role of potters in the war against microbes at this Big Biology Day
#iamamauritianbiologist social media campaign
Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Old Moka Road, Bell Village, Rep. of Mauritius and online
I am a Mauritian biologist, when Mauritian biologists take over social media
Seaside Activities with the Scottish Seabird Centre
Dundee and Midlothian Science Festivals
See the Scottish Seabird Centre's marine loan boxes at science festivals around Scotland
Big Biology Day Nigeria | 09:00-17:00
Baptist High School, Achusa, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria 970101
Getting practical and stimulating young minds in Nigeria about biology
Big Biology Day Collier Row | 13:30-15:30
North Romford Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row RM5 3QJ
A hands-on mini festival celebrating all things biology in Collier Row, Essex
Biology Week how to build a human I 15:00-16:00
Old Town Hall, Market PI, Farringdon DN7 7HL
Interactive workshop suitable for ages 7-12 will investigate exactly what goes into creating us
Biology Week how to build a human 2 I 11:00-12:00
Cirencester Baptist Church, Chesterton lane, Cirencester GL7 1YE
Interactive workshop suitable for ages 7-12 will investigate exactly what goes into creating us
Biology Week hand engineering I 16:00-17:00
Old Town Hall, Market PI, Farringdon DN7 7HL
Interactive workshop investigating how our hands work while building a replica robotic hand
Plant Recording for Beginners I 11:00-12:30
Wandsworth Common, Trinity Rd, London SW18 3RT
Expand your knowledge in plant recording
Mental Wealth Festival I 10:30-17:30
Citi Lit, 1-10 Keely street, Convent Garden, London WC2B 4BA
A day of wellbeing and arts workshops
Victorian Surgery Demonstration Talk
9a Saint Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY
Experience surgery from the point of view of a 19th Century medical student or patient!
Clinical Pharmacology Week
Online
Raising the profile of clinical pharmacology in the UK
Future Medic I 9:00-15:00
Newcastle High School for Girls Senior S, Tankerville Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3BA
Take on the role of a surgeon, practicing real surgical techniques
Future Surgeon I 9:00-18:00
Newcastle High School for Girls Senior S, Tankerville Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3BA
Learn more about careers in health or biosciences
#iamamauritianbiologist social media campaign
Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Old Moka Road, Bell Village, Rep. of Mauritius and online
I am a Mauritian biologist, when Mauritian biologists take over social media
The History and Uses of Herbaria I 13:00-17:00
The South London Botanical Institue, 323 Noorwood Road, London SE24 9AQ
Hands-on workshop for those wanting to learn more about this botanical skill
Discovery Bay I 10:30-16:00
Education Room, Dinosaur Isle, Culver Parade, Sandown, Isle of Whight P036 8QA
Revealing lifelong inspiration and extraordinary science in the natural world
Victorian Surgery Demonstration Talk
9a Saint Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY
Experience surgery from the point of view of a 19th Century medical student or patient