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New associate director of parliamentary and public affairs to join the RSB
The RSB has appointed Susie Rabin, head of policy and campaigns at the Motor Neurone Disease Association, to the new role of associate director of parliamentary and public affairs. The RSB has appointed Susie Rabin, head of policy and campaigns at the...
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What Is a Bird? An Exploration of Anatomy, Physiology, Behaviour and Ecology
Tony D. Williams Princeton University Press, £30.00 (Hardback) This is a stunning compendium of knowledge covering just about every aspect of a bird’s life. Successfully addressing the title, this book introduces us to an impressive breadth of factual...
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2020 animal research national statistics released
There were a total of 2.88 million regulated procedures involving live animals completed in 2020. The Home Office has released the statistics of animal use in science in Great Britain for 2020, with data showing that the total number of procedures was...
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Royal Society of Edinburgh
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) is Scotland's National Academy and contributes to the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of Scotland through the advancement of learning and useful knowledge. Join RSE to discover something new! Listen to...
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150 people from around the world tune in for the first ever virtual Policy Lates event
More than 150 people joined a panel of experts online to discuss the challenges and potential solutions to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), as part of the RSB’s Policy Lates series. More than 150 people joined a panel of experts online to discuss the...
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Making it work
The finance, infrastructure, and strategic partners behind our latest business plan. The number of grants, events, professional registers and training courses we offer is set to increase over the next three years – providing support to the entire...
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Support
We are providing more support and career development resources than ever, for biologists at all stages of their careers. The Society supports 18,000 individual members in the UK and abroad and almost 100 Member Organisations. Being a member means being...
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Evolve
As well as growing our network and reach, we are making sure we are representative of modern bioscience and responsive to the evolving needs of the sector. In 2018 the RSB hit its highest ever figures for individual membership, reaching more than...
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The Commons, Plant Breeding And Agricultural Research: Challenges For Food Security And Agrobiodiversity
Fabien Girard and Christine Frison (Eds) Routledge, £115.00 Times are indeed uncertain, but always interesting. Food security is a key challenge, given the context of global climate change, rapidly increasing population and political uncertainty. A...
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Talented pupils and teachers celebrated at this year’s Education Awards Ceremony
Outstanding school pupils and teachers were recognised for their success at this year’s Education Awards Ceremony, which took place at the IET London: Savoy Place on Monday 9th July. Outstanding school pupils and teachers were recognised for their...
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RSB responds to Prime Minister’s plan to use AI to transform disease diagnosis
The Prime Minister today has set out new plans to challenge the NHS, Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector and health charities to use data and AI to transform the diagnosis of many diseases, including cancers. The Prime Minister today has set out new...
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RSB Gopher Science Lab online training course for teachers now available
An interactive online training course covering hands-on science activities is now available through the RSB myLearning portal. An interactive online training course covering hands-on science activities is now available through the RSB myLearning...
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Science and Technology Select Committee calls for early deal for science
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...
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RSB offers deep condolences to family and friends of Sir John Sulston following his passing
The Royal Society of Biology is saddened to hear of the death of Sir John Sulston, pioneering geneticist and Honorary Fellow of the society. The Royal Society of Biology is saddened to hear of the death of Sir John Sulston, pioneering geneticist and...
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RSB pledges its support for a new initiative to empower technicians
The Royal Society of Biology has pledged its support for a new initiative to ensure greater visibility, recognition and support for technicians in higher education. The Royal Society of Biology has pledged its support for a new initiative to ensure...
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RSB addresses Members of Parliament standing for re-election
Ahead of the General Election, Dr Mark Downs FRSB has sent a letter on behalf of the Royal Society of Biology to all Members of Parliament who are planning to stand for re-election, highlighting the importance of science. Ahead of the General Election...
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RSB magazine editor picks up prize for The Biologist
The Biologist’s editor Tom Ireland MRSB has been honoured at the Scottish Magazine Awards. The Biologist’s editor Tom Ireland MRSB has been honoured at the Scottish Magazine Awards. Tom was awarded Editor of the Year in the Professional Magazine...
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Nests, Eggs, & Incubation: New ideas about avian reproduction
D C Deeming and S J Reynolds (Eds) Oxford University Press, £65.00 D C Deeming and S J Reynolds (Eds) Oxford University Press, £65.00 This is a very professionally produced book, a late sequel to Deeming's 2002 Avian Incubation, Behaviour, Environment...
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Concern that TEF strategy will not improve situation for teachers and students
On Friday 15th January 2016, the Royal Society of Biology submitted its response to the BIS consultation, ‘Higher education: teaching excellence, social mobility and student choice’. On Friday 15th January 2016, the Royal Society of Biology submitted...
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Biomeasurement: a student’s guide to biological statistics
Dawn Hawkins Oxford University Press, £27.99 Dawn Hawkins Oxford University Press, £27.99 As a young graduate in the late 1950s, I was sent on a course in biostatistics. Unfortunately, the course was taught by a mathematician who was more concerned...
