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Caped crusaders
Each summer an army of volunteers monitors UK bat numbers and, according to Dr Kate Barlow, their recent findings are good news The Biologist 62(3) p16-19 At sunset on a warm, dry summer's day, hundreds of dedicated people are interested in more than...
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Gains and losses announced in funding decisions for 2015 to 2016
The announcement of the science and research funding allocations for 2015 to 2016 brings not only a welcome end to budgeting uncertainty, but an even more welcome end to the recent series of ‘flat cash’ settlements. The announcement of the science and...
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An injection of facts
Susana Keane asks whether efforts to curb online misinformation will do anything to halt the alarming global slump in vaccination rates April 2nd 2020 In recent years there has been a reduction in vaccine uptake across many immunisation programmes...
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An injection of facts
Susana Keane asks whether efforts to curb online misinformation will do anything to halt the alarming global slump in vaccination rates April 2nd 2020 In recent years there has been a reduction in vaccine uptake across many immunisation programmes...
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Obituary: Dr Barbara Knowles FRSB MBE
The Royal Society of Biology joins the family and friends of Dr Barbara Knowles in sadness at her death and in celebrating her life. The Royal Society of Biology joins the family and friends of Dr Barbara Knowles in sadness at her death and in...
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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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Biology Curriculum Committee
Our purpose is to ensure the biology curriculum at all educational stages is as relevant as possible and prepares students for their next steps in life – whether they go on to study biology at university, use biology in a related career or use their...
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We need a plan, not just a ban
reports of ‘ecological Armageddon’2 in the form of declining insect populations. Campaigners have therefore welcomed the recent news that environment secretary Michael Gove supports a total ban on the use of certain neonicotinoid pesticides3. However,...
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Focus On: Biohacking
in the way they enable "non-institutional actors" to participate in cutting edge bioscience[6]. Following the recent news that biohackers were self-experimenting with CRISPR and other gene therapies, the FDA issued awarning[7] that such procedures...
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Current Activities
ASG meetings The ASG meets quarterly, either in person or online, to share updates on animal science related activities, to carry out horizon scan of upcoming issues, and to collect evidence and views on current science and policy topics (e.g....
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RSB asks in their most recent Policy Lates event: what bioscience skills are needed?
Wednesday’s latest event in the RSB’s Policy Lates series brought together sector leaders to discuss perspectives on what bioscience skills are needed for the future. Wednesday’s latest event in the RSB’s Policy Lates series brought together sector...
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The Royal Society of Biology passes 18,000 membership milestone
The Royal Society of Biology membership total has exceeded 18,000 following the most recent quarterly election. The Royal Society of Biology membership total has exceeded 18,000 following the most recent quarterly election. This milestone, achieved six...
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12 of the best: Podcasts for Biologists
The podcast format has proven especially well suited to shows that explore questions about science and the natural world. Here are some of the best science podcasts out there – whether you're stuck in bank holiday traffic with the kids or have a few...
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Brexit: joint statement following a meeting of RSB and VBIO
A recent meeting in Berlin between Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology and Professor Bernd Mueller-Roeber, President of the German Life Science Association (VBIO) addressed a wide range of issues relevant to the...
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Biology Week 2018: Bioscientists discuss inclusion and diversity at Policy Lates
The RSB’s Policy Lates series returned for this year’s Biology Week, with an event entitled #BiosciencesforAll – Paving Pathways for Diversity. The RSB’s Policy Lates series returned for this year’s Biology Week, with an event entitled...
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Royal Society of Biology: bioscience priorities for Brexit
With the triggering of Article 50 today and the formal start of the process of UK withdrawal from the EU, it is useful to reflect on the ongoing work the RSB is doing to ensure the best outcomes for biology and the biosciences community from the...
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Invisible air pollution becoming harder to detect
Air pollution causes millions of premature deaths globally. Unlike the thick London smogs of the mid twentieth century, today's air pollution episodes have become ‘more invisible’ and are less obvious to those affected, according to experts gathered at...
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House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee report published
The Society of Biology welcomes the publication of the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee’s report Ensuring access to working antimicrobials. The Society of Biology welcomes the publication of the House of Commons Science and...
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Natural Capital Initiative urges Government act now to reverse decline in natural capital
The Natural Capital Initiative, welcomes the NCC report, which emphasises the need for collaborative working in order to reverse the decline of natural capital, but reiterates that bold action from Government is urgently needed. Released yesterday, the...
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An international response to infectious disease research
An international panel discussed what the UK can learn from the US and Europe about biosecurity, and the risks and benefits of dual-use research, which has the potential to be used to cause harm, at the Society of Biology yesterday evening. An...
