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EMBL Science Education & Public Engagement - formerly ELLS

EMBL’s Science Education & Public Engagement (formerly ELLS) office offers training and engagement for European teachers, young learners and diverse publics.

https://www.embl.org/ells/

07/09/2026

➡️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rTEoKkptFc&t=11s

When Rachel, a UK secondary school teacher, joined our epigenetics course in person, she left with new insights and an EMBL resource ready to use in her classroom.

One part of our resource particularly caught her attention: the activity based on research posters written specifically for students. In her opinion, these posters offered exactly what many 16–18-year-old students were missing: authentic data analysis pitched at the right level and closely aligned with the format of exam questions.

💬 As she put it: “I had never seen anything like this before... genuinely, I'll be using them in my revision lessons.”

You can access the same resource by joining our virtual course, Epigenetics for Educators.

📅 Course dates: 5–18 October 2026
💻 Format: Self-paced learning + 3 live Zoom sessions
💸 Cost: Free
📝 Application deadline: 20 September 2026

🔗 Apply now: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/epigenetics-for-educators/

03/09/2026

Our free virtual course, Epigenetics for Educators, lets you explore recent research at your own pace and meet the scientists behind it live on Zoom for a Q&A.

Here's who you'll hear from:
👨‍🔬 Matthieu Boulard, Group Leader at EMBL Rome, on what "epigenetics" really means and a critical look at some of the field's best-known studies.
👩‍🔬 Ana Boskovic, Group Leader at EMBL Rome, on how a parent's environment can shape the health of future generations.
👨‍🔬 Arnaud Krebs, Group Leader at EMBL Heidelberg, on how epigenetic information is stored and passed on over time.

🔗 More info: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/epigenetics-for-educators/

01/09/2026

Your English does not need to be perfect to join our free Epigenetics for Educators course!

Our course is designed to support educators from around the world to learn and teach epigenetics through:
📘 A classroom resource available in 13 languages
🎤 EMBL researcher talks with subtitles
💬 Automatic subtitles during live Zoom sessions

Course dates: 5–18 October 2026
Format: Self-paced learning + three live Zoom sessions
EMBL teaching resource available in: English, Bulgarian, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish and Catalan
Cost: Free
Application deadline: 20 September 2026

Apply now:
https://www.embl.org/ells/training/epigenetics-for-educators/

17/08/2026

🎉 Save the date: The European Researchers’ Night is back in Heidelberg! 🎉
📅 25 September 2026 | 3-10 PM
📍 EMBL Heidelberg, Meyerhofstraße 1

🔬 Programme highlights at the Festival of Science & Curiosity:
✅ Meet scientists & explore their work
✅ Hands-on experiments, workshops & challenges
✅ Merck’s Curiosity Cube™ – a high-tech mobile science lab
✅ Art, theatre, talks, activities and tours - in different languages, for all ages
✅ Free entry and open for everyone
✅ Food trucks and drinks

🧪✨ Science is for everyone: Bring your family, friends, and spark your curiosity!
🔗 Stay tuned, full programme coming soon: www.embl.org/festival-of-science
📧 Questions? Get in touch! [email protected]

🤝 Jointly organised by EMBL and Merck
The Festival of Science & Curiosity is a collaboration between EMBL and Merck and funded by the European Union. The festival creates an experience that showcases science in all its forms: from basic research to industrial innovation.

23/06/2026

❓Are you a science teacher with limited time for professional development?
❓Do you live far from the major cities where such courses are usually held?
❓Would you simply prefer the flexibility to learn from home?

Our Epigenetics for Educators virtual course offers high-quality online learning, direct engagement with EMBL scientists and peers, and new teaching materials - accessible wherever you are.

➡️https://www.embl.org/ells/training/epigenetics-for-educators/

16/06/2026

Looking for a classroom-ready resource on epigenetics?

Decoding the Epigenetic Clock is a free EMBL resource that brings epigenetics and biological ageing to life for secondary school students.

Inside you’ll find everything you need for your lesson:
🧪 Fact sheets covering key genetic and epigenetic concepts
📊 A hands-on, data-based activity where students build an epigenetic clock using mouse methylation data
🗣️ A collaborative ‘Pitch a Paper’ activity based on EMBL epigenetic research
🍬 An optional practical modelling activity from the Gurdon Institute (University of Cambridge)
📋 A full teacher’s pack with slides, guidance, and model answers

Apply to our virtual course Epigenetics for Educators to access the resource.

More info here: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/epigenetics-for-educators/

08/06/2026

🧬 How do you teach the "Nature vs. Nurture" debate in your classroom?

If you're looking for fresh ways to teach epigenetics and biological aging, applications are now open for our Virtual LearningLAB: Epigenetics for Educators.

Join EMBL scientists for a 2-week virtual course designed to bring cutting-edge life sciences directly to your students.

Why join us?
🔬 Learn directly from active EMBL researchers in live Q&As
📘 Get a brand-new, ready-to-use teaching resource on epigenetics & aging
🌍 Connect with a global community of STEM educators
📜 Earn a certificate of completion

The Details:
📅 Oct 5 – 18, 2026 (Self-paced + 3 live sessions)
⏳ ~10 hours total workload
💸 100% Free
⏳ Application deadline: 20 September 2026

Apply here: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/epigenetics-for-educators/

25/05/2026

⏳ No time for a full course? No problem.

Only a few days left to access our free, on-demand course:
“Genomics for Educators and Enthusiasts”

⏳ Zero pressure. Dip in, explore what interests you, and take the resources you need before 31 May.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
👀 Watch expert talks on genome sequencing and its applications
🎒 Explore ready-to-use classroom resources, including interactive activities
🎓 Complete the course and earn a certificate

Learn more: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/genomics-for-educators-and-enthusiasts/

21/05/2026

🧬 Catch up with scientists working at the forefront of genomics.

Join our free on-demand course and hear from EMBL experts:

🎥 Vladimír Beneš
See how DNA sequencing technologies have evolved and what they reveal about genotype and phenotype.

🎥 Aleena Mushtaq
Listen in as Aleena explains how sequencing data is made accessible and meaningful for research.

🎥 Tobias Rausch
Get perspectives on how whole genome data is helping scientists investigate rare diseases and cancer.

🎥 Ramile Dilshat
Grab a coffee and watch Ramile explore the genetic switches that guide human heart development.

From sequencing to data analysis to real-world applications, discover how genomics is shaping modern science and medicine.
🎓 Earn a certificate upon completion
🧩 Interactive questions and short activities included

Learn more: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/genomics-for-educators-and-enthusiasts/

18/05/2026

🧬 You may have learned that cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation in a recessive gene…But is it really that simple?

👇 What do you think?
A. All cystic fibrosis cases are caused by the same mutation
B. Different mutations can affect the disease in different ways
C. Disease severity depends only on lifestyle factors
D. I’m not sure

In our “From DNA to therapy” resource, you can explore why different treatment approaches can be used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis.

Curious to bring this into your classroom?
Access the resource through our on-demand course “Genomics for Educators and Enthusiasts”, where you can learn flexibly, explore practical classroom examples, and earn a certificate upon completion.

Learn more: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/genomics-for-educators-and-enthusiasts/

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