What's on: Biology Week 2018
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Last year, more than 100 events took place worldwide as part of Biology Week 2017. We want to help you advertise and promote your Biology Week event! Add your event to our central Biology Week Calendar below, and we'll promote it through our communication channels.
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West Midlands branch: Apple Orchard Visit | 14:30-16:00
Orchards off Bitell Farm Road, Alvechurch, Worcestershire
Visit an apple orchard with many unusual varieties - plus picking, juicing and tasting
Carlingford Lough Marine BioBlitz: Dive with Seasearch | 09:00-19:00
Cloughmore Centre, 60 Shore Road, Rostrevor, Newry BT34 3DQ
Boat dives with Seasearch exploring marine wildlife around Carlingford Lough
UK Fungus Day | All day
Nationwide events run by the British Mycological Society and associated groups
Kent, Surrey and Sussex branch: Examination of macrofungi | 11:00-13:00
The Chantries GU4 8AD
Guided walk through to find and identify the mushrooms, toadstools and wood rotting fungi
North Western branch: From Source to Sea...Part 2 | 10:30-16:00
Village Hall Car Park, St Michaels on the River Wyre PR3 0UA
River Wyre development walk with Science Officers of the Wyre Rivers Trust
Carlingford Lough Marine BioBlitz: Explore the Shoreline | 09:00-19:00
Cloughmore Centre, 60 Shore Road, Rostrevor, Newry BT34 3DQ
A day of free talks, teaching and shoreline BioBlitz exploring marine wildlife
UK Fungus Day | All day
Nationwide events run by the British Mycological Society and associated groups
Biosciences for All - Paving Pathways for Diversity | 18:00-21:00
Charles Darwin House, 12 Roger Street, London WC1N 2JU
A free Policy Lates on supporting an inclusive and accessible biosciences environment
Members' Reception - Northern Ireland | 18:00-20:00
Hastings Stormont Hotel, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3LP
A free informal reception for members hosted by RSB chief executive Dr Mark Downs
Biology Q&A in the pub (Regional Grant Scheme) | 19:00-23:00
The Three Horseshoes, Chapmanslade, Westbury, Wilts BA13 4AN
A question and answer session for local people interested in various aspects of biology
Scientist in your Classroom | 9:00-16:30
Online via Skype
A free online chat giving students the opportunity to meet a ZSL scientist
Synthetic Glycobiology | 9:00-17:00
Kavli Royal Society Centre, Chicheley Hall, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire MK16 9JJ
A Royal Society scientific meeting on synthetic glycobiology
DNA Workshop | 10:00-16:00
King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester LE1 5DB
Book a school visit for a fun practical DNA Workshop
Dead Kings and DNA | 17:30
King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester LE1 5DB
A talk led by Professor Turi King on the DNA analysis of King Richard III
ChatSci | 18:30-20:30
Harry's Southside, 42-44 Buccleuch St, Edinburgh EH8 9LP
Chat about science in a fun and accessible way, encouraging discussion and collaboration
Biology for Food and Health in a Changing Environment
International Student’s Centre, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria
A week of events on Biology for Food and Health in a Changing Environment
Artificial intelligence - can AI save the world? | 19:00-20:30
The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS
Find out about the science of artificial intelligence from a panel of experts
West Midlands branch: Annual Charter Lecture on genome editing | 19:00-21:00
Great Hall at Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET
The 2018 Annual Charter Lecture will feature Dr David Nagel, an expert on genome editing
Scientist in your Classroom | 9:00-16:30
Online via Skype
A free online chat giving students the opportunity to meet a ZSL scientist
Synthetic Glycobiology | 9:00-17:00
Kavli Royal Society Centre, Chicheley Hall, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire MK16 9JJ
A Royal Society scientific meeting on synthetic glycobiology
DNA Workshop | 10:00-16:00
King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester LE1 5DB
Book a school visit for a fun practical DNA Workshop
Biology for Food and Health in a Changing Environment
International Student’s Centre, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria
A week of events on Biology for Food and Health in a Changing Environment
Parliamentary Reception 2018 | 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
Member's Ballot - Parliamentary Reception 2018 | 19:00-22:00
Churchill Room, House of Commons, Houses of Parliament, London SW1A 0AA
An opportunity for AMRSB, MRSB and FRSB grade members to attend the reception
Scientist in your Classroom | 9:00-16:30
Online via Skype
A free online chat giving students the opportunity to meet a ZSL scientist
Where Could a Biology A-Level Take You? | 10:00-16:00
Newcastle University and Great North Museum Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
Taking students beyond biology to show the array of degrees that involve a biological aspect
DNA Workshop | 10:00-16:00
King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester LE1 5DB
Book a school visit for a fun practical DNA Workshop
Fungi Walk at Bedgebury National Pinetum | 10:00-13:00
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SJ
Learn more about fungi with Bryan Bullen of the Kent Wildlife Trust
Biology for Food and Health in a Changing Environment
International Student’s Centre, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria
A week of events on Biology for Food and Health in a Changing Environment
Annual Awards 2018 | 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 2018 | 18:00-21:30
The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London NW1 1AT
An opportunity for AMRSB, MRSB and FRSB grade members to attend the Annual Awards
Biology Q&A in the pub (Regional Grant Scheme) | 19:00-23:00
The Three Horseshoes, Chapmanslade, Westbury, Wilts BA13 4AN
A question and answer session for local people interested in various aspects of biology
Scientist in your Classroom | 9:00-16:30
Online via Skype
A free online chat giving students the opportunity to meet a ZSL scientist
DNA Workshop | 10:00-16:00
King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester LE1 5DB
Book a school visit for a fun practical DNA Workshop
Biology for Food and Health in a Changing Environment
International Student’s Centre, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria
A week of events on Biology for Food and Health in a Changing Environment
#iamabiologist | All day
Online
Take part in this social media campaign where biologists take over twitter
Physiology Friday | All day
The Physiological Society present a day of events including BioBakes 2018
Scientist in your Classroom | 9:00-16:30
Online via Skype
A free online chat giving students the opportunity to meet a ZSL scientist
DNA Workshop | 10:00-16:00
King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester LE1 5DB
Book a school visit for a fun practical DNA Workshop
Cambridge Big Biology Day | 10:00-16:00
Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge CB2 8PE
Fun, engaging and informative hands-on biology activities for all ages
Staffordshire Big Biology Day | 10:00-16:00
Staffordshire University Science Centre, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF
Fun and educational activities and demonstrations for all ages
North Wales branch: Discovering RSPB Conwy nature reserve | 10:30-16:00
RSPB Conwy Reserve by A55 Junction 18, LL31 9XZ
Guided walks and lectures on RSPB Conwy reserve
Scotland branch: Symposium on Genome Editing/CRISPR and AGM | 11:00-13:30
The Roslin Institute, Easter Bush Campus, Easter Bush, Midlothian EH25 9RG
Symposium on Genome Editing/CRISPR, its applications and ethical considerations
North Western branch: Art and Science Photo Workshop | 10:00-16:00
Lake District
Fun and informative photographic day in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District
BioBlitz Showcase, Inspiring Citizen Science (Regional Grant Scheme) | 11:00-16:00
WI Hall, Parsonage Road, Newton Ferrers, Devon PL8 1AT
Talks and displays showcasing the species identified during the Yealm BioBlitz
Me You and The Superbugs (Regional Grant Scheme) | 11:00-16:00
Shepherd Specialist Hospital, Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Lagos, Nigeria
A public engagement event to raise awareness about antibiotic resistance in Nigeria
Coming soon...