Biology Week 2024 Calendar
Explore the amazing selection of events and activities that took place during Biology Week 2024.
All Week Online
Create a biology-inspired art sculpture from recycled, or other, materials to enter into the RSB BioCraft competition.
RSB’s ‘A to Z of the Biosciences’ short films, shining a spotlight on different bioscience careers, returns for a third series launching weekly videos starting in Biology Week.
Download the Memory Game activity to play with your class or STEM club during Biology Week – test your students’ memory and learn more about the biosciences together in this fun activity.
Enjoy 14 pages of pure colouring joy, drawn by scientists, featuring activities like masks and puzzles (An education activity produced by the Association of the Study of Animal Behaviour).
Women in Animal Behaviour Science Posters
Download free posters celebrating women in animal behaviour science. Teachers can request hard copies for their classrooms by emailing education@asab.org. (An education activity produced by the Association of the Study of Animal Behaviour).
Use plants found in your kitchen, herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables, to create a classification diagram (An educational activity produced by Science & Plants for Schools).
Discover the variation in the plants around you, whether it’s houseplants, gardens, or wild spaces (An educational activity produced by Science & Plants for Schools).
Explore the classification system of life by examining the relationships between different nuts (An educational activity produced by Science & Plants for Schools).
Teaching Classification and Evolution Using Plants
Explore engaging ways to use plants to teach classification and evolution, inspiring students to connect with nature (An educational activity produced by Science & Plants for Schools).
Sunday 6 October
Fungi Around the World Webinar | Online
Join mycologists from around the world for a free webinar exploring the incredible diversity and impact of fungi.
Monday 7 October
It's a Wild Life - Tales from Television | Online
Award-winning television presenter, Dr George McGavin Hon FRSB, shares his personal journey to discover the world of wildlife - big and especially small. This event is free to attend and exclusively for RSB members.
Innovative Brain Health Research | Sidmouth
Join Professor Anne Corbett from the University of Exeter to learn about the latest brain health research and how you can participate in dementia prevention studies from home.
Faster, Higher, Stronger - Older | Sidmouth
Discover the science behind muscle ageing and maintaining strength with Dr Ros West from the University of Exeter.
The Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition | Sidmouth
Learn about fuelling for exercise and optimising recovery with Dr Alistair Monteyne's beginner-friendly talk.
Teach the Parent Competition | Online
Encourage students to discuss environmental changes with their parents to inspire action and win £500 of STEM equipment.
The Quest to save the world's largest flowers with Dr Chris Thorogood
An online talk delivered by Dr Thorogood, deputy director and head of science at the University of Oxford, describing his adventures and conservation efforts studying Rafflesia, the biology of the plant with the world's largest flowers.
UK Fungus Day Photography Competition | Online
Capture stunning images of fungi, open to adults aged 18 and over with great prizes for top entries!
Tuesday 8 October
Member ballot: Networking and Awards Ceremony | London
A ballot to attend this year’s Biology Week Networking and Awards Ceremony. The event will include networking and a canapé reception as well as a celebration of RSB awards and competitions.
North Western: The World of Octopuses | Blackpool
Join the RSB North Western branch at SeaLife Centre Blackpool for expert talks and a tour celebrating World Octopus Day.
Norwich Biosciences Institutes Accessible Science Talks | Online
Hear from leading researchers on plants, microbes, genomics, human health, and science careers in an accessible way.
Teach the Parent Competition | Online
Encourage students to discuss environmental changes with their parents to inspire action and win £500 of STEM equipment.
The greatest traders on Earth with Professor Lindsay Turnbull (a tale from Biology: The Whole Story)
A free online talk delivered by Professor Turnbull, professor of plant ecology at the University of Oxford, who will explain why plants are the greatest traders on Earth.
ZSL Scientist in your Classroom | Online
Join ZSL online from your classroom, and give your secondary school students the opportunity to meet a ZSL expert, free of charge.
Wednesday 9 October
Molecular modelling, coral reef research, and studying wildlife from space talk and Q&A | Online
Hear what experts do in the fascinating worlds of molecular modelling, coral reef research, and studying wildlife from space. An ideal event for anyone aged 11-19 will highlight the diverse career pathways available within the biosciences.
MythBusting Biology : A Tutor-Led Exploration | Online
Join expert biologists as they debunk common biology myths, answer student questions, and connect discussions to A Level and GCSE curricula.
Teach the Parent Competition | Online
Encourage students to discuss environmental changes with their parents to inspire action and win £500 of STEM equipment.
ZSL Scientist in your Classroom | Online
Join ZSL online from your classroom, and give your secondary school students the opportunity to meet a ZSL expert, free of charge.
Thursday 10 October
Galapagos Day 2024: Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution | London
Join the Galapagos Conservation Trust for an evening of expert talks and insights on tackling plastic pollution in the Galapagos Islands, featuring conservationists and UN representatives.
Plant Health Series: Visit to Kew Gardens | London
An exclusive opportunity as part of the RSB Plant Health Series to visit the renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, relevant to all plant health professionals including members of the RSB Plant Health Register.
Teach the Parent Competition | Online
Encourage students to discuss environmental changes with their parents to inspire action and win £500 of STEM equipment.
The science of why we exist with Professor Tim Coulson
In this talk delivered by Professor Coulson, professor of zoology at the University of Oxford, attendees will hear about 13.8 billion-years worth of everything from the Big Bang to the complexity of the human mind.
ZSL Scientist in your Classroom | Online
Join ZSL online from your classroom, and give your secondary school students the opportunity to meet a ZSL expert, free of charge.
Friday 11 October
Material Makers: Bio-Builders Afterschool Drop-in | London
Explore biodesign and create biomaterials at this free afterschool drop-in for kids and families.
National Spelling Bee 2024 Final | Online
After a tremendous inaugural year, the National Spelling Bee returns in the autumn term of 2024. Teachers can register their school’s students to take part from June 2024. The competition will start in late September with an online final during Biology Week.
Teach the Parent Competition | Online
Encourage students to discuss environmental changes with their parents to inspire action and win £500 of STEM equipment.
Saturday 12 October
Wessex branch visit to Arne RSPB nature reserve
On this guided tour of Arne RSPB Nature Reserve in Dorset, you may spot spoonbills, nightjars, and various reptiles while learning about the area's diverse wildlife, their habitats, and the effects of climate change.
Cambridge Big Biology Day 2024 : A Celebration of Science
Experience the biggest Cambridge Big Biology Day yet, featuring 50 exhibitors, interactive activities, and expert careers advice.
How Floods Determine River Landscapes | Sidmouth
Professor Hugh Sinclair from the University of Edinburgh discusses how floods shape river landscapes, with examples from the Himalayas and Scotland.
Lifecycle of a Butterfly | Stratford-upon-Avon
Learn about the fascinating lifecycle of a butterfly with live demonstrations and fun, educational activities for all ages.
Protecting the River Sid | Sidmouth
Graham Roberts, a retired ecologist, explores the importance of the River Sid and the efforts to protect it.
East Anglia branch guided tour of Pensthorpe Nature Park
Explore Pensthorpe Nature Park on a guided tour with Conservation Officer Richard Spowage. Learn about conservation efforts, wildlife habitats, and species breeding projects including cranes, curlews, and turtle doves.
What Lives in Our Canal? | Yorkshire
Join Antony Scimone MRSB from the University of Bradford and a member of the RSB Yorkshire Branch Committee for an exciting day exploring the life in the local canal.
Sunday 13 October
Lifecycle of a Butterfly | Stratford-upon-Avon
Learn about the fascinating lifecycle of a butterfly with live demonstrations and fun, educational activities for all ages.