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Parliamentary Reception held in celebration of RSB’s Biology Week
the study and impact of biology in the UK. Dr Mark Downs welcoming guests to the Parliamentary Reception Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, chief executive of RSB, welcomed guests and introduced Professor Sir Ian Boyd FRSB, president of RSB, who spoke about...
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RSB relieved by completion of Horizon Europe deal
for potentially high-growth, transformative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to thrive. Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, chief executive of RSB, commented: “The RSB has been pressing the government to associate with Horizon Europe and is...
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2022 national statistics on the use of animals in science released
levels, and published every year in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 amended 2012. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology, commented: “Animal research is an important area of the life...
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New Government Chief Scientific Advisor receives RSB Honorary Fellowship
to providing us with nutritious food and weathering the climate crisis.” RSB chief executive, Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, said: “The RSB is delighted that Dame Angela has accepted our invitation to join the Society’s Honorary Fellowship. She has...
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Attenborough heralds RSB as "one of the most important learned societies" at Gala Dinner
Paul Nurse Hon FRSB, the Science Museum’s director Sir Ian Blatchford OBE, and the Society’s chief executive, Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB. The RSB’s president, Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow CBiol FRSB, awarded the President’s Medal to the Society’s two...
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More than 100 members attend this year’s AGM
by Professor Claire Wathes FRSB, honorary secretary of the RSB now entering her second year in the role. Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, RSB’s chief executive, presented an overview of RSB achievements over the past financial year and gave an update on...
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Sir Patrick Vallance welcomed as Honorary Fellow to RSB
from human health to protecting biodiversity and tackling climate change.” RSB chief executive, Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, said: "We are delighted to recognise Sir Patrick’s exceptional contribution to science with an Honorary Fellowship of the...
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RSB welcomes Adelphi Genetics Forum as new MO
look forward to playing our full part with the RSB, alongside other learned societies and institutions.” Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, chief executive of RSB, welcomed Adelphi Genetics Forum, stating: “We are so pleased to have Adelphi Genetics Forum...
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A new Southeast Asia branch for RSB
all plants; and the habitat and camera trap surveys of the main tiger prey in some protected regions.” Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, chief executive of RSB, welcomed the launch of the branch, saying: “It’s very exciting to see this branch come to...
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4-day week hailed as a success across the UK
-57% Improved physical health: 37% Improved mental health: 43% Reduced Burnout: 71% Reduced Stress: 39% Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, chief executive of RSB, commented: “The four day week has given the opportunity to provide our employees with a better...
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An appeal to the Secretary of State to protect biodiversity
the evidence-base for biodiversity in policymaking. Ahead of the biological diversity conference, Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, RSB chief executive, sent a letter asking policymakers to be as committed to COP15 as they were to COP27, ensuring the...
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Season’s Greetings from RSB!
and explored how scientists can be inclusive of, and responsive to, the values of the global society. Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, RSB chief executive, said: "It’s been a busy and productive year, in which we have increasingly combined online and...
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Member profiles
on to study an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences. A pivotal point in my career was…becoming a chartered scientist (CSci) with the Science Council, which opened up my outreach work. In truth, since that time (around 2017) I have never looked...
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RSB welcomes Immerse Education as new MO
biology students in their continuing journeys into university and their future careers in biology.” Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, chief executive of RSB, welcomed Immerse Education, stating: “We are so pleased to have Immerse Education on board with us...
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RSB hosts annual Parliamentary Reception in Portcullis House
who truly believe that by supporting science we can improve the lives of the people we represent.” Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, chief executive of RSB, then discussed how bioscience is at the heart of solutions to problems that we face today, noting...
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MO announced as winner of My Science Inquiry at RSB’s Parliamentary Reception
an inquiry proposal to submit evidence to its inquiry into the governance of artificial intelligence. Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, chief executive of RSB, said: “Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. New...
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RSB urges newly appointed ministers to engage the science community
opportunities and concerns relating to biology and wider STEM education, the Society’s chief executive, Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, emphasised that “there is an urgent need to accelerate biological research and development to help provide solutions...
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RSB welcomes Universities Federation for Animal Welfare as new MO
and we look forward to working with the RSB and other membership organisations to improve life for all.” Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, chief executive of RSB, welcomed UFAW, stating: “We are so pleased to have UFAW on board with us at RSB. It is great...
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RSB expresses its condolences following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
the news, saying she died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. In a statement, chief executive of the RSB Dr Mark Downs CSci CBiol FRSB said: “We offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth...
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President’s Medal awarded to Eric Greenwood CBiol FRSB for services to the Society
passionate about committed to the natural world, and is a man for whom I have the greatestrespect.” Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, chief executive of the RSB, thanked Eric for his longstanding support of the Society. “I want to extend my warmest thanks...
