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Test tubes in a centrifuge. Text says RSB training, Introduction to Toxicology, Impact Hub London Euston

Do you want to learn about the variety of disciplines that make up toxicology? Then join our in-person introductory course this November!

📆 26-27 November, 9:00-17:30, Impact Hub London Euston

Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

#Toxicology #Pharmaceuticals

Three students who look happy while they read their exam results

Congratulations to all students receiving their SQA Results today! No matter your results, there’s a place for you in the life sciences.

Discover our resources to help you through university, early careers, and beyond: www.rsb.org.uk/students-ear...

#SQAResults #BiosciencesForAll

People working in a laboratory. Text says Apply for an EDIC grant. Up to £1,000 - open to members and non-members. Apply by 14 September 2025

Do you want funding to provide specific support to underrepresented communities to work or study in the biosciences? Then apply for an Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Culture (EDIC) grant before 14 September 2025!

Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/edic-grant.h...

#EDI #BiosciencesForAll

An underwater drone in the deep ocean. Text says The Biologist, mapping Earth's final frontier

In the latest issue of #TheBiologist, researcher @samwperrin.bsky.social explains how the race is on to collect and synthesise data on Norwegian Sea ecosystems before deep-sea mining begins.

Read the article: thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/biologist-fe...

#DeepSeaMining #OceanBiodiversity

YouTube video by Royal Society of Biology Natural Capital Initiative: Halting biodiversity decline in agriculture

The Natural Capital Initiative's latest webinar 'Halting biodiversity decline in agriculture', is now available on our YouTube channel! It explored how science can play a pivotal role in combatting #BiodiversityLoss in agriculture & shaping policy recommendations.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Fq...

Students in a class looking at a teacher - one is holding up their hand. Text says join our team, careers officer, apply by 19 August, salary: £30,419-£36,270pa, hours: full time (35 hours per week), location: home based and London

We're hiring!

We're looking for a Careers Officer who will be responsible for supporting the RSB's professional development programme through administration, evaluation, and development.

Find out more and apply by 19 August: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php...

#CareersOfficer #BioscienceCareers

A gloved hand picking up a test tube. Text says RSB training, Lab Health and Safety (& COSHH), 30 October, online via Zoom

Are you looking for a course that will address the essentials of laboratory health & safety management, & risk assessment? Then our Laboratory Health & Safety (& #COSHH) course is for you!

📆 Thurs 30 Oct, 09:30-17:00, online

Book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

#HealthAndSafety

Poster about Fungi Connect showing young children writing, a painting of mushrooms, and a QR code. The poster invites young people to create a piece of work inspired by fungi - whether it's art, science, music, poetry or something else.

Looking for things to do now that school is out? Young people can sign up now to take part in Fungi Connect - for this year's UK Fungus Day! Be inspired and get creative🍄 Find out more: www.ukfungusday.co.uk/fungiconnect

An orange tree frog. Text says Biology week, get involved, 11-19 October 2025

Help us celebrate the biosciences with Biology Week!

Help us achieve our vision of a world that understands the true value of biology and how it can contribute to improving life for all by putting on a #BiologyWeek event 11-19 October!

Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/biology-week

#BiosciencesForAll

This Researcher Wants Your Photos of ‘Gulls Eating Stuff’ A community science project examines how gull diets are shifting amid population declines.

Nice mention of our Communications and Public Affairs Director @susierabin.bsky.social in this article from @audubon.org about the Gulls Eating Stuff citizen science project 👇

www.audubon.org/magazine/res...

#GullsEatingStuff #CitizenScience

Close up of gut cells. Text says Exclusive member lecture, Gut microbiome and the gut-liver axis: a lecture by Dr Kate Coldwell MRSB, 17 September, 12:30-13:30

If you're a RSB member, don't miss our next member-only event on gut microbiome and the gut-liver axis with @katecoldwell.bsky.social MRSB.

📆 Wednesday 17 September, 12:30 to 13:30, online

Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

RSB Accreditation Accreditation by the RSB recognises and supports the advancement of skills and education in the biosciences in both the UK and internationally. Graduates from our accredited degree programmes are equi...

Congrats to the team at The Hashemite University who were recently awarded accreditation for their Bachelor of Science in Biology & Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology programmes!

Find out more about #accreditation and how to apply: www.rsb.org.uk/accreditation

A Common Blue butterfly is perched on heather against a pink background. Text overlay reads "Get out for the count" with Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count logo above it. In the bottom right corner, the text reads 'exclusive media partner' with BBC Countryfile Magazine logo. Photo credit Matt Berry

The Big Butterfly Count 2025 is here and butterflies need our help 🦋🚨

This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved.

No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️

Get out for the count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org

Only a few days left to apply for one of three Lead Editor roles at the Journal of Applied Microbiology - a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of applied microbiology publishing. Deadline: this Thursday! ⏳

A squid with a blue background. Text says Biology week, Immunology, biotechnology, and deep-sea exploration. 14 October 2025, Zoom

Do you want to hear what experts do in the fascinating worlds of immunology, biotechnology, & deep sea exploration? Then join us to hear from @joncopley.bsky.social & others!

Perfect for 11-19 yr olds but everyone welcome.

📆 Tues 14 Oct, online

my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

#STEM #BiologyWeek

Colourful computer coding. Text says RSB training, Introduction to Programming for Biologist Using Python, 19 September, online

Do you want to learn coding but you're unsure where to begin? Then join our 'Introduction to Programming for Biologists Using Python' course in September!

📆 19 September 2025, 9:00 - 17:00, online

Book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

Taxonomic trolling 26 May 2025 Darren Naish looks at how a small number of authors can cause chaos in biology’s system for naming species and what can be done about it The term ‘taxonomy’ refers to the branch of…

"...for all of the rigour of modern taxonomy, publishing scientific names has a surprising lack of quality control."

In #TheBiologist, Darren Naish explores how 'taxonomic vandals' are causing harm and confusion in scientific naming.

Read it here: thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/biologist-fe...

#Taxonomy

Close up of shells on a shoreline. Text says we're looking for an independent audit expert (volunteer role)

We're looking for an Independent Audit Expert (IAE) who will sit, in a voluntary capacity, on our Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee.

📆 Applications close on Wednesday 30 July

Find out more and apply: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php...

#IndependentAuditExpert #Volunteer

A chameleon next to the Biology Week logo

Biology Week will be returning this October!

Running from 11-19 October 2025, there will be a variety of events hosted in-person and online throughout the week.

Find out what’s on and how to get involved: www.rsb.org.uk/rsb-gears-up...

#BiologyWeek #BiologyWeek2025 #BiosciencesForAll

International Summit 2025 | NNEdPro

We're proud to be sponsoring the 11th International Summit on Food Nutrition & Health, hosted by the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, which will be taking place in December 2025.

Find out more: www.nnedpro.org.uk/summit

A graphic of computer code. Text says RSB training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, 9 September, online

Are you looking for a course that will help you to explore the opportunities offered by #AI and machine learning for solving biomedical problems? Then join us on:

📆 Tuesday 9 September, 9:00-17:00, online

Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

#Training

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Disabled & neurodivergent young people (14–25) - this is your space!
Ever felt like STEM wasn’t for you? Let’s change that.
Join us for the launch of the Lightyear Foundation Youth Group
🗓️ 30 July | ⏰ 2:00–3:15 PM |📍Online
A space with and for you, where your voice leads.
More info coming soon 👀

SKPT. Loved the modelling and real advice of how to do it in class

🤔Timetable challenges? Short of physics specialists?
Fully funded #SKPT CPD to suit your school & teachers 💥
#BlendedLearning modules: delivered across England
#AutumnResidentials in York - Oct & Nov
#LondonIntensive - in-person & online, starts 24/9
#BespokeSKPT
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How not to cause offence on Flying Ant Day: the Stephen Collins cartoon Readjust your antenna – what made you think I was an alcoholic?

There's also this fun #FlyingAntDay cartoon from @theguardian.com!

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Flying ant day 2025: When is it and why does it happen? ‘Nuptial flight’ sees insects rise up and take to the air in huge swarms to mate and seek out new colonies

It's great to see Flying Ant Day getting some press coverage! Here are just some of the latest articles:

- www.the-independent.com/news/science...
- www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/flyi...
- metro.co.uk/2025/07/02/d...

Have you seen any flying ants yet? Let us know using #FlyingAntDay! 🐜

Coming tomorrow!
A breezy tour of my career studying this topic, from late 1990s to present, and building from simpler/more foundational methods and data toward more advanced + specific ones.

A flower meadow with a blue sky above. Text says Biology week Spelling Bee 2025

The #BiologyWeek #SpellingBee is back for another year!

Teachers can now register their school's students (aged 11-19 across UK, IoM & Channel Islands) to take part in this year's competition.

📆 Register by 16 September

Find out more: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dundee/bio...

#Biolobee

The Houses of Parliament. Text says Join our team! Policy Intern, apply by 8 September 2025. An opportunity for research-council funded* PhD students, apply now for a three-month internship in 2026. *AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, and NERC

Are you a UKRI-funded doctoral student seeking policy experience? Then apply for one of three-month policy internship positions in 2026!

📆 Applications close on 8 September 2025

Learn more here: www.rsb.org.uk/ukri-interns...

#PolicyInternship #EducationPolicy #SciencePolicy

A person looking into a microscope with petri dishes in front of them. Text says applications close soon! Apprentice of the Year Award. Apply by 8 July 2025

There's less than a week until applications for the #ApprenticeOfTheYear Award close!

The award celebrates and recognises apprentices' contributions to their teams and the wider bioscience community.

📆 Applications close Tues 8 July!

Find out more and apply today: www.rsb.org.uk/apprentice-o...

Chris Clarke in scuba gear in the arctic. Text says: "I applied for CBiol to validate my professional expertise and commitment to high standards in biology. The skills required by biologists—including research, critical thinking, and data analysis—are vital as we address the challenges of a changing world. Being recognized as a Chartered Biologist is the gold standard in acknowledging these skills." Dr Chris Clarke CBiol FRSB

Rahul Jain in a blue coat. Text says: "The CBiol application process offered a valuable opportunity to step back and reflect on how my work has progressed across different stages—from academic research to clinical operations. It helped me articulate not only my responsibilities, but also the scientific impact of my decisions and outcomes, particularly in high-stakes oncology trials. It reinforced the importance of structured CPD and evidence-led practice." Mr Rahul Jain CBiol RSci MRSB

Gayan Gunatilake standing next to a pull up banner. Text says: "If you're considering applying to CBiol, make RSB’s CPD recording system your professional diary from day one; consistent logging of achievements turns the application into a celebration rather than a scramble, and the required reflection will deepen your understanding of how your work advances biology and society." Mr Gayan Gunatilake CBiol MRSB

Congratulations to everyone who has been elected to one of our registers this month!

Below 3 newly-elected Chartered Biologists talk about why they applied, the application process, & advice for future CBiols 👇

Find out more about CBiol and apply to join today: www.rsb.org.uk/reg.html?reg...