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International STEM students report launched
The Society of Biology welcomes the House of Lords Science & Technology Select Committee's report on international STEM students. The Society of Biology welcomes the House of Lords Science & Technology Select Committee's report on international STEM...
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Spotlight on: Aerobiology
The Biologist Vol 60(3) p32-33 Aerobiology is the study of airborne biological particles and their movement and impact on human, animal and plant health. Why is it important? Allergens in airborne pollen or fungal spores are the cause of hay fever or...
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Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2018 shortlist announced
Three educators have been selected for the final round of this year’s HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year award. Three educators have been selected for the final round of this year’s HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year award. The award recognises teachers...
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The imitation game
Jennifer Mather looks at how cephalopods can perfectly camouflage themselves and create stunning visual displays with their skin – all without colour vision The Biologist 65(6) p10-13 Pictures courtesy of Craig Foster, Seachangeproject, South Africa...
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Reports
Branch Talks 2024 June 2024 Branch members have enjoyed four talks in the first half of 2024. The year was started off by Branch Chair Professor Iain Gordon with a talk based upon his recently published book The Equids: A Suite of Splendid Species....
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Higher education institutes receive Accreditation for their outstanding bioscience degree programmes
Over 50 bioscience programmes at more than 20 higher education institutions were formally awarded degree accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology at the 2024 Accreditation Awards Ceremony in Westminster. This year’s event was held on Thursday 25...
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Biocivilisations: A New Look at the Science of Life
Predrag B Slijepčević Chelsea Green Publishing, £20.00 If you accept Karl Popper’s theory of falsification as the way that science progresses – then be prepared to challenge the idea of evolution being exclusively driven by natural selection in a...
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Student Affiliate
If you are a full time student undergraduate studying the biosciences then become a student affiliate member This grade of Royal Society of Biology membership offers significant benefits and shows potential employers that you are serious about your...
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Policy Lates
Policy Lates brings a panel of experts together for an informal debate on a contemporary science policy topic, with plenty of time for audience questions. If you have an idea for a Policy Late discussion, please get in touch, via policy@rsb.org.uk For...
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Apprenticeships
Why do an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are structured training programmes which give you a chance to gain a qualification while you work and earn money. Apprenticeships enable you to become a fully competent scientist by building up your skills and...
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Sowing the seeds of plant science
The Biologist looks at how a series of DEFRA-sponsored studentships are helping to build resilience and capacity in the UK plant health sector This year the RSB is again partnering with DEFRA to offer 12 plant health undergraduate studentships. The...
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Eating gamma radiation for breakfast
Some fungal species appear to be able to use strong radiation as an energy source for growth. Tom Ireland explores the exciting potential of these understudied organisms In the late 1980s Ukrainian scientists studying the dark, dangerous interior of...
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HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year shortlist – 2023
The Royal Society of Biology is pleased to confirm the final shortlist for the Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year award for 2023. The Royal Society of Biology is pleased to confirm the final shortlist for the Higher Education Bioscience...
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Member profiles
Our latest member profiles explore the working lives of student environmentalist Gauravi Kaushik; research technician Adama Saccoh AMRSB; and tree health policy advisor, Dr Clari Burrell AMRSB These profiles appeared in the Summer 2022 issue of The...
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The best podcasts for biologists 2021
We've picked a range of audio offerings for RSB members to tune into this year – from giant global hits to brand new and niche shows News & current affairs How to Vaccinate the World This new series from BBC R4 launched at the end of 2020 to explore...
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Book Awards
The Book Awards ran from 2013-2016 and celebrated outstanding biology books for the general reader, as well as exceptional undergraduate and postgraduate textbooks. There were three categories: General Biology Book Prize A prize of £500 for an...
