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RSB and Heads of University Biosciences name HE Biosciences Teacher of the Year 2018
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The Royal Society of Biology and Heads of University Biosciences have named Dr Dominic Henri as HE Biosciences Teacher of the Year for his dedication to pedagogical research and innovative teaching.
RSB and University of Gloucestershire spider citizen science project leads to publication
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New research, fueled by thousands of sightings recorded by the public, has shed new light on UK house spider behaviour.
Four students chosen to represent UK at the International Biology Olympiad
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A team of four students have qualified to represent the UK at the International Biology Olympiad 2018.
The Royal Society of Biology passes 18,000 membership milestone
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The Royal Society of Biology membership total has exceeded 18,000 following the most recent quarterly election.
RSB to partner with ITN Productions to produce feature on Addressing Global Challenges
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The Royal Society of Biology and ITN Productions are to produce a news and current affairs-style programme exploring the breadth and depth of the biosciences.
Ten biologists receive RSB grants to travel the world
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Ten biologists have received travel grants from the Royal Society of Biology to help support them in overseas research projects and attend conferences abroad.
Bioscientists take home medals at this year’s STEM for Britain
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Three bioscientists took home medals from this year’s STEM for Britain, the Parliamentary poster competition that gives researchers the chance to present their work to policymakers and politicians and discuss their work with local MPs.
Science and Technology Select Committee calls for early deal for science
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The Science and Technology Committee has published its report on Brexit, science and innovation, following a consultation to which the RSB responded, and the Brexit: Science and Innovation summit which chief executive Dr Mark Downs FRSB attended as a biosciences representative.
MPs quizzed on academic careers, gene-editing crops and more at Voice of the Future
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The event gaves students and early-career scientists, representing over a dozen science organisations and several schools, the chance to scrutinise politicians and their advisors in a House of Commons committee room.
RSB offers deep condolences to family and friends of Sir John Sulston following his passing
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The Royal Society of Biology is saddened to hear of the death of Sir John Sulston, pioneering geneticist and Honorary Fellow of the society.