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Biology Week 2018: Jobs will not be replaced by AI and the world will not be overrun by robots, state experts at this year's Biology Week debate
Human jobs will not be replaced by AI and the world will not be overrun by killer-robots, an expert panel categorically told the audience at last night’s Biology Week debate at the Royal Institution.
Biology Week 2018: Bioscientists discuss inclusion and diversity at Policy Lates
The RSB’s Policy Lates series returned for this year’s Biology Week, with an event entitled #BiosciencesforAll – Paving Pathways for Diversity.
Winners of RSB Outreach and Engagement Award 2018 announced
The winners of this year’s Royal Society of Biology outreach and engagement awards have been announced.
RSB Photography competitions shortlist announced
Twelve shortlisted entries have been released for this year’s photo competitions, from both amateur photographers and aspiring photographers.
RSB President appointed as new chair of Public Health England’s advisory board
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced the appointment of RSB President Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow as the chair of the advisory board for Public Health England.
Entries into individual science GCSEs increase as reformed qualifications are awarded
Entries into individual science GCSEs in England have increased by 22.8% in biology, 19.2% in chemistry, 17.6% in physics, and 10.8% in computer science.
Biology remains the second most popular subject at A level
This year more than 63,800 students received an A level biology, accounting for 7.9% of the total A levels awarded.
More than 20,000 Scottish students receive biology results today
Results season for secondary students across the UK kicked off today, with students receiving their results across all levels of awards in Scotland.
UK team win four medals at International Biology Olympiad
Four students representing the UK have been awarded medals at the 29th International Biology Olympiad.
RSB Fellows respond to ECJ decision on genetically modified organisms
The European Court of Justice has announced that organisms produced by directed mutagenesis techniques are considered genetically modified organisms in EU law, and will be subject to the same regulatory obligations.