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Biology Curriculum Committee
ASE Committee. She is an assessment specialist for Cambridge Assessment International Education and also works as a Primary Science Quality Mark Hub Leader, supporting schools through the developmental PSQM process. Back to the top Carys Hughes is a...
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Consultation Responses
The science policy team and education policy team develop responses to consultations on behalf of the Society, on topics including access to academic research, guidance on animal research, plant science, the funding and commercialisation of research,...
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Interview: Stephen Metcalfe MP
Tom Ireland talks to the Essex MP, who was appointed chair of the Science and Technology Select Committee in October The Biologist 64(1) 28-31 In October last year, Stephen Metcalfe MP was elected as chair of the House of Commons Science and Technology...
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Stick or Twist?
On the 23rd of June, the UK will go to the polls in a historic referendum to decide whether to remain in or leave the European Union. We've asked a scientist from each side of the debate to tell us how they think UK science would be affected by a...
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Partnerships
Acting as one voice for the biosciences, the Royal Society of Biology has key partnerships with several sister organisations outside of our wide Member Organisation base, supporting their pan-science work. Links to their websites, a short synopsis and...
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Links Day 2017: Jo Johnson stresses Government commitment to science and announces funding for nuclear fusion project
The biggest science policy event in the Parliamentary calendar heard from Jo Johnson MP that the UK Government will continue to underwrite the Joint European Torus (JET) project post Brexit. The biggest science policy event in the Parliamentary...
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Gopher Science Lab
About Gopher Science Labs This project supports transition from primary to secondary school with peer to peer learning across age groups. Secondary students learn how to deliver the range of Gopher Science Lab activities to primary pupils. During this...
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RSB recommends bringing everyday experiences to the classroom to engage children with science
Eating ice lollies, making noise, and planting vegetables are essential primary science lessons, say the Royal Society of Biology, Association for Science Education, Royal Society of Chemistry, and Institute of Physics. Eating ice lollies, making...
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PCAG publish report on the future for the primary science curriculum
The Primary Curriculum Advisory Group (PCAG) to the Royal Society of Biology, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Institute of Physics, and the Association for Science Education, have produced their ‘Framework for a Future Primary Science Curriculum’...
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Primary Science Teaching Award winner 2024 announced – an RSB endorsed award
Debbie Powell from Westminster Primary Academy in Blackpool, UK has been awarded the Primary Science Teaching Award (PSTA) for her innovative practice and exceptional dedication to primary science teaching. Debbie Powell from Westminster Primary...
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Primary Science Teacher of the Year Award winner announced
Alison Eley, subject leader for science at Hampton Hill Junior School, Middlesex has been presented with the Society of Biology Primary Science Teacher of the Year Award. This recognises her outstanding and inspirational teaching of biology. The award...
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Education and Science Policy Committee
This Principal Committee reports directly to Council and is responsible for advising and supporting: • Proactive development of a framework of strategic priorities across education policy, science policy and public affairs activity, in line with the...
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What was on in Biology Week 2017
We had an action packed week during Biology Week 2017! Fun Palaces: Plastic = Not Fantastic St Hilda's East Community Centre, London Boundary Estate residents and St Hilda's East Community Centre are joining together to bring arts and science to the...
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Ofsted report recognises the importance of practical science in schools
The Society of Biology welcomes the Ofsted Maintaining Curiosity report published on 21st November 2013. The report highlights the importance of enquiry-based learning in science, to allow students to develop their conceptual understanding and...
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“A space, a platform, a movement”
Clockwise from top left: Dr Kayisha Payne, Laura Eghobamien, Professor Nicola Patron, and Tomi Akingbade The Biologist speaks to the founders of four networks for Black scientists about how to support and grow the Black STEM workforce In the last five...
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Black history month: “A space, a platform, a movement”
Clockwise from top left: Dr Kayisha Payne, Laura Eghobamien, Professor Nicola Patron, and Tomi Akingbade The Biologist speaks to the founders of four networks for Black scientists about how to support and grow the Black STEM workforce In the last five...
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Scottish schools struggling to teach science due to lack of resources
Pupils in state schools in Scotland are not being provided with the science equipment and resources they need to meet the requirements of the curriculum, new research suggests. Pupils in state schools in Scotland are not being provided with the science...
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Report finds inadequate provision for practical science lessons
A report launched today shows that science education in schools suffers due to a lack of essential resources for practical work. The report comes from a teacher survey commissioned by SCORE (Science Community Representing Education), a collaboration of...
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Member profiles: Science diplomacy, immunology and plant health
Our latest member profiles explore the working lives of science diplomat Ronit Prower MRSB, clinical immunologist Sarah Williams MRSB, and mycologist Charles Lane MRSB These profiles appeared in the October / November 2020 issue of The Biologist (Vol...
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Primary Science Teacher of the Year award presented to Swansea teacher Kelly Thomas
Kelly Thomas, primary teacher at Penllergaer Primary School, Swansea, has been awarded the Royal Society of Biology Primary Science Teacher of the Year award. Kelly Thomas, primary teacher at Penllergaer Primary School, Swansea, has been awarded the...
