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RSB welcomes encouraging signs in new Government R&D Roadmap
recent announcement of £280 million for universities to help research continuity during the COVID-19 response. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology said, “We welcome the announcement today of the new R&D Roadmap – it...
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RSB and ITN Productions partner for 2020 programme on Biology for the Future
the RSB’s social media channels and hosted on the RSB’s YouTube channel, boasting nearly 2,000 subscribers. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the RSB commented: “After the successes of our previous work with ITN Productions, I am pleased to be...
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RSB update regarding COVID-19
the majority of RSB regional branch events will be cancelled or postponed, pending review at the end of April. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the RSB, reiterated the need for communicating evidence-based information and analysis, and calls...
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Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2020 shortlist announced
by an interview by the judging panel in March. FLTR: Dr Sue Jones, Dr Alfred Thumser and Dr Peter Klappa Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology congratulated those shortlisted: “Each of the three shortlisted candidates...
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RSB will continue to highlight bioscience priorities to Government post-Brexit
to be developed include those for UK fisheries, the environment and climate change, and international trade. Dr Mark Downs, CSci FRSB, chief executive of the RSB, says that collaboration between policymakers and the scientific community is essential in...
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Competition winners meet RSB’s first President, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell
was an enthusiastic artist herself whilst at school. The awardees taking a tour of the lab (Photo credit: RSB) Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology, said of the event: “The talent displayed by these young artists is...
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85 degree programmes awarded RSB Accreditation for outstanding bioscience education delivery
more than 50% of UK universities that teach the biosciences having one accredited degree programme or more. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the RSB, said: “We are delighted to announce that 16 more institutions have received Accreditation....
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RSB School Biology Teacher of the Year 2019 shortlist announced
Banstead. This year's shortlisted teachers, from left to right: Charles Gill, Gemma Singleton and Matthew Shaw Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology said: “Congratulations to all those being shortlisted for this year’s...
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Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2019 shortlist announced
in the biosciences. Individuals can be nominated by their students, peers, senior management or themselves. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology said, “Congratulations to the three finalists shortlisted for this...
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17 institutions awarded Accreditation at the annual RSB Degree Accreditation Awards Ceremony
(middle) receiving his Presidents' Medal with Professor Dame Jean Thomas (left) and George Freeman MP (right) Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the RSB, said: “We are delighted to congratulate the 17 institutions who have been awarded a form...
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RSB School Biology Teacher of the Year 2018 shortlist announced
Johnston from Rendcomb College, Rendcomb and Richard Spencer from Middlesbrough College, Middlesbrough. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology said: “Congratulations to all those being shortlisted for this year’s school...
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MPs, Member Organisations and RSB members come together to celebrate Biology Week 2017
Dr Stephen Benn (Photo credit: RSB) It was also an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of RSB members. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology, presented certificates to three newly elected Registered Science...
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The Royal Society of Biology welcomes Rt Hon Norman Lamb MP as the new Chair of the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee
on the Committee, and within the wider science and technology community, to tackle these important issues." Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB congratulated Lamb on his successful election: “We would like to offer our congratulations to Norman Lamb, and warmly...
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Hundreds of gifted students and biology teachers honoured at this year’s Education Awards Ceremony
team should expect at the IBO taking place at the University of Warwick later this month. Rachel Lambert-Forsyth CBiol CSci FRSB, director of membership and professional affairs at the RSB, said of the event: “The annual Education Awards Ceremony...
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Biology teacher Leah McClure receives secondary school teacher of the year award
her love of biology, Leah expertly engages and inspires her pupils to work hard and “be the best they can be.” Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the RSB, said: “Great teachers are never forgotten by their students. They have a long-term...
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RSB pledges its support for a new initiative to empower technicians
of the workforce, and evaluating these efforts to ensure such efforts are having a definitive impact. Rachel Lambert-Forsyth CSci CBiol FRSB, Director of membership and professional affairs, said of the initiative, "Technicians provide an invaluable...
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RSB responds to Stephen Metcalfe's science priorities for Brexit statement
community, was launched at a reception held in the Churchill Room in the Houses of Parliament this morning. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology, said of the report: “It is encouraging to see succinct and clearly...
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Society responds to inquiry on the STEM skills gap
Science Council we offer: Registered Science Technician (RSciTech), Registered Scientist (RSci) and Chartered Scientists (CSci). • The Heads of University Biosciences (HUBS), Heads of University Centres of Biomedical Sciences (HUCBMS) and the Institute...
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School Biology Teacher of the Year Shortlist Announced
Green Miriam Langdon, Hasmonean High School, London Leah McClure, Colton Hills Community School, Wolverhampton Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology said: “Great teachers bring out the best in their students and...
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UK school students remain above international average in science
these three factors is thought to be associated with the success of these countries in science. Rachel Lambert-Forsyth CBiol CSci MRSB, director of education and training at the Royal Society of Biology said: "We welcome the OECD PISA results for 2015...
