Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society

Two students in school uniforms study a colorful DNA model. Text reads: Online course Genomics for Educators, live from Monday 30 March. Logos for Wellcome Connecting Science, Royal Society of Biology, and FutureLearn

Our free accredited online CPD course, Genomics for Educators, is back! 🧬

Accredited by @rsb.org.uk, and developed in collaboration with @training.ebi.embl.org and STEM Learning UK, this course explores approaches for teaching genomics.

🔗 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽: https://cstu.io/0bb99f

#CPD

Insect Insights program for schools by Wellcome Connecting Science, seeking 25 schools for a three-year project. Submit your interest by 25 February 2026. Butterfly in background.

🌿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 - 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻

Insect Insights would be a three-year opportunity for UK schools to bring real-world biodiversity research into the classroom and school grounds.

Find out more: https://cstu.io/7fb442

#ScienceEducation

🚀 Work experience opportunity at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social! 🔬

Calling A-Level & T-Level students interested in molecular & cellular biology 👩‍🔬🧑‍🔬

📅 2-day lab experience: 30 April–1 May 2026

🔗 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: https://cstu.io/24460b

Two students in lab coats and safety goggles conduct a science experiment. Text reads: Genome Academy Work Experience, 7-9 April 2026, Wellcome Connecting Science.

Year 12 students: join us for a 3-day biomedical research work experience at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social 🧬

Includes talks on cutting-edge science, lab tours, wet-lab techniques and bioinformatics training.

📅 7–9 April, 10am–4pm
⏰ Apply by 27 Feb, 5pm

🔗 https://cstu.io/933316

Students in lab coats and safety glasses participating in Genomic Futures Insight Days, hosted by Wellcome Connecting Science, March 31 to April 1, 2026.

🔬 Work experience at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social

For Year 10–11 students curious about genomics & STEM careers. Explore labs, use micropipettes, try gel electrophoresis & discover bioinformatics with real scientists.

📅 31 March or 1 April 2026
⏰ Apply by 23 Feb
🔗 https://cstu.io/800add

📣 Calling all UK-based #science departments — join our final cohort of the @royalsociety.org funded Barcoding for Beginners programme!

This programme involves #CPD, and a visit to the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social.

🔗 Find out how to get involved: https://cstu.io/6644b2 #STEM

Join us at the ASE 2026 Annual Conference

We're looking forward to joining @associationscied.bsky.social conference in January! Find us at Stand A13 to explore resources, virtual #WorkExperience, and a new virtual offer. Also join our team for two talks:

🔗 Talk 1: https://cstu.io/162f22
🔗 Talk 2: https://cstu.io/b59407

#ASEConf2026

🔔 Reminder, tomorrows next #GenomicsLite: What does DNA do in a cell, goes live.

Tomorrow at 3pm.

We're looking forward to joining @associationscied.bsky.social annual conference in January! Find us at Stand A13 to explore resources, virtual work experience, and a new virtual offer. Also join our team for two talks:
🔗 Talk 1: cstu.io/162f22
🔗 Talk 2: cstu.io/b59407

Our next #GenomicsLite session is on next Wednesday at 3.30pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for Year 10 and 11 students to join @sangerinstitute.bsky.social for a one-day genomics work experience. The students will learn lab skills, explore bioinformatics & meet experts.

📅 17–18 Feb 2026
⏰ Apply by 5 Dec 2025
🔗 https://cstu.io/bf2d2d

Free virtual work experience with the Wellcome Sanger Institute

Explore careers in #genomics, #science & #data from anywhere 🌍 at any time 🕛

Join our free virtual #WorkExperience for young people and get a behind-the-scenes look at life at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social! The course is suitable for ages 14+.

🔗 Sign up: https://cstu.io/8e01a3

#EduSky

Biology Coding is a fast-paced interactive challenge where learners take on the role of a genetic data guardian, protecting vital research from cyber-attacks and system failures.

🧒 Suitable for: age 10-14
🕒 Estimated duration: 30-60 minutes

🔗 https://cstu.io/ed8182

Graphic with blue background featuring 'Your Genome' logo, asking 'How do cells grow?' announces Genomics Lite event on 15 October at 3pm BST, with DNA and magnifying glass icons.

⏰ Reminder! Our next #GenomicsLite session is next Wednesday!

Join staff from the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social as we consider: How do cells grow?

📅 Wednesday 15 October, 3pm BST

🔗 Click 'notify me' to get a reminder when we go live: https://cstu.io/cb66a8

#Science #Genomics #Cells #DNA

Work experience opportunity with Cellular Operations at the Wellcome Sanger Institute apply by 9am on 23 October 2025

📣 Exciting #WorkExperience opportunity at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social!

8 places for #ALevel & #TLevel students to gain lab experience in one of 4 research areas:

🧬 Vector Engineering
🧪 Organoid Modelling
🔎 CRISPR Screening
🧭 Spatial Genomics

🔗 https://cstu.io/22bc6b

#SciTeachUK

Last week we joined Hills Road Sixth Form college for their EPQ Stimulus Day, alongside colleagues from the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social

The event gave Year 12 students a chance to explore exciting ideas for their #EPQ. It was fantastic to see the students’ curiosity and enthusiasm.

#Genomics

🆕 Mastering Micropipetting is an engaging activity that helps learners develop essential lab skills by practicing accurate and precise pipetting techniques.

👩‍🏫 Ideal for young people and educators!
🧒 Suitable for: age 9+
🕒 Estimated duration: 30-45 minutes
🔗 Start exploring: cstu.io/d1d11f

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Photos pinned on a board featuring two young girls holding jars of flowers in a field, a smiling older man holding squash, and a speech bubble saying, 'I like the community spirit and feeling of accomplishment.'

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A young boy closely examines a sample through a white and black microscope on a table with scientific tools and printed materials.

🧬 Last week we joined the brilliant charity, Abbey People, in Cambridge, at their Eager Explorers community science event.

The event aims to build confidence and spark creativity in science. We ran hands-on activities with scientists from the ‪@sangerinstitute.bsky.social.

Watch the @connectingscience.bsky.social team discussing the nasal microbiome.

🔗 Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNs9...

Work experience opportunity with the Human Genetics team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Apply by 15 July 2025.

📣 We have a #WorkExperience opportunity for six Year 12 students to join our Human Genetics team at the
@sangerinstitute.bsky.social!

This will be an immersive opportunity to join both our wet- and dry-lab teams.

📅 21- 25 July 2025
⏰ Apply by 9am on 10 July
🔗 cstu.io/0d184e

#EduSky #SciTeachUK

Ancient genomes: perspectives on human biology and medicine | Genetics Society It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the Autumn Meeting of the Genetics Society. This meeting will provide a unique forum to network and socialise with a wide cross-section of the ...

🧬Submit your abstract now – deadline Monday!

This meeting will bring together researchers interested in using ancient genomes to understand the role that migrations, introgression, adaptation & selection, have played in shaping human genetic variation and disease.

genetics.org.uk/events/ancie...

the just good science quest box in front of the EBI building

the just good science quest box in front of the giant silver ball

the just good science quest box in front of the Morgan building

the just good science quest box in front of a large building

Recognise these spots on Campus? The Just Good Science Quest is back! 🧬

Join the interactive trail, build a genomics project, and explore science ethics. For Campus staff and event attendees.

Scan the QR code on site to learn more!

🔗 https://cstu.io/9b7e96

#JustGoodScience #ExploreGenomics

🛩️We loved meeting lots of people at @IWMDuxford to show that #genomics is for everyone!

We shared the exciting science happening at @sangerinstitute.bsky.social and our @yourgenome.org careers resources, highlighting the variety of people and roles available in genomics. 🧬

⏰ Reminder! Our next #GenomicsLite session is on today!

Join Katie Bellis and Dr Róisín Boggan from the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social‬ as we consider: What is the microbiome?

📅 Thursday 19 June, 3pm BST
🔗 Click 'notify me' to get a reminder when we go live: https://cstu.io/c58138

Invisible rivals, by Jonathan R. Goodman

📚 We're excited to share that our Social Scientist,
@jonathanrgoodman.bsky.social, has published a book with @yalebooks.bsky.social: Invisible Rivals: cstu.io/d7a6f0

👏 Join us in celebrating Jonathan's book debut!

#anthropology #EvolutionaryBiology #SocialScience @sangerinstitute.bsky.social

What is the microbiome?

🎯 Our next #GenomicsLite explores: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲?

Join us live on YouTube with @sangerinstitute.bsky.social staff to dive into the amazing world of microbes living in and on our bodies!

📅 Thurs 19 June, 3pm BST

🔗 Click 'notify me': cstu.io/c58138

#EduSky #SciTeachUK #ChatBiology 🧪🧬🔬

New resource: Cell Snap

🆕 Are you supporting young people with biology revision this spring? Your Genome is the perfect place to start. Discover all about key structures and organelles within the human cell with our fun 'Cell Snap' activities!

🔗 cstu.io/374f2c

#SciTeachUK #EduSky #ChatBiology 🧪🧬🔬

Why trust science? 22 May 3pm

🎯 Our next #GenomicsLite session with
@jonathanrgoodman.bsky.social will explore: Why trust #science?

We'll be discussing the importance of #trust and what scientists can do to build trust with communities.

📅 Thurs 22 May, 3pm BST

🔗 cstu.io/28697e

📣 Read about our Barcoding for Beginners programme and hear from some of the young people who have taken part so far in this @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog article! 🦋 🐞 🦟 🐝

🔗https://sangerinstitute.blog/2025/04/29/intergenerational-insect-investigators/

What is antimicrobial resistance?

🔬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲?

Join #GenomicsLite on YouTube to hear from researchers at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social about how #bacteria evolve to resist #antibiotics.

📅 Thurs 24 April | 3PM BST

🔗 cstu.io/defe21

#STEM #ChatBiology #EduSky #biology #MicroBiology #SciTeachUK🧪🧬