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We're pleased to announce that our Outreach and Engagement Grant Scheme is now open to RSB members for 2026 applications...
03/06/2026

We're pleased to announce that our Outreach and Engagement Grant Scheme is now open to RSB members for 2026 applications!

This grant is exclusively for applications for funding of up to £1,000 to run a citizen science survey, event, or activity. We are looking for projects that will run between 8 October 2026 and 30 May 2027.

These projects should collect data to address clearly defined, engaging, and accessible scientific questions, while promoting public engagement with biology and inspiring audiences through the wonders of biology.

📆 Apply by 6 July 2026

Find out more, including T&Cs: www.rsb.org.uk/oe-grants

It's Volunteers' Week and we want to say a big thank you to everyone who volunteers for the Royal Society of Biology. Fr...
02/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week and we want to say a big thank you to everyone who volunteers for the Royal Society of Biology. From trustees and committee members to competition judges and editorial board members, much of our work is developed and delivered by volunteers - we couldn't do it without you!

‘I never work alone: my co-author is the natural world itself’Bioartist Dasha Plesen – also known as ‘the mould queen’ –...
29/05/2026

‘I never work alone: my co-author is the natural world itself’

Bioartist Dasha Plesen – also known as ‘the mould queen’ – uses art to show microbes in a different light. The Biologist magazine spoke to her about bringing her vivid and viral bio-artwork to millions online.

Read the article: biologist.rsb.org.uk/dasha_plesen

We're hiring!We're looking for a Science Policy Assistant to join our team.The Science Policy Assistant will be responsi...
26/05/2026

We're hiring!

We're looking for a Science Policy Assistant to join our team.

The Science Policy Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to our Science Policy Team. They will provide support for our member groups and committees, ensuring efficient, effective, and productive working practice and outputs for the biosciences. The candidate will also provide some team assistant functions.

📆 Applications close 12 June

Find out more: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php?section=jobs

Looking for a free half term activity? Get outdoors with our free Signs of Spring spotter sheet and tick off anything yo...
25/05/2026

Looking for a free half term activity? Get outdoors with our free Signs of Spring spotter sheet and tick off anything you see!

The spotter sheet shows 10 indicators of spring. You can tick off any that you saw earlier in the year like snowdrops, and head out to look for some of the seasonal signs in nature right now, like dragonflies and bumblebees. Don't forget to then record them in our online survey!

Download the spotter sheet:https://cdn.field-studies-council.org/Biodiversity/Signs%20of%20Spring%20Spotters%20Worksheet%20v1.2.pdf

The latest issue of The Biologist is out!Featuring:- a 'manifesto' on how to halt declining interest in studying plant b...
21/05/2026

The latest issue of The Biologist is out!

Featuring:
- a 'manifesto' on how to halt declining interest in studying plant biology at university
- an interview with the RSB president Dame Melanie Welham
- AI and scientific productivity
- the rise of 'predictive biology'
- the latest Public Attitudes to Science survey
- 'biophotons' and their applications in diagnostics
- and the amazing bio-artwork of Dasha Plesen, AKA 'the Mold Queen'.

Explore the issue today: thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/latest-issue

Bees are among the most obvious signs of spring. Their first flights signal that the landscape is waking up and new life...
20/05/2026

Bees are among the most obvious signs of spring. Their first flights signal that the landscape is waking up and new life is underway. From pollinating wildflowers to supporting the food systems we rely on, bees play a vital role far bigger than their size.

This World Bee Day, take a moment to pause and watch a bee at work. If you spot a bumblebee, share your sighting and help us record how spring is unfolding across the UK 🐝🌼

Add your bumblebee sightings to our survey: www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spring/

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"Articulating the key roles of plants in the past, present, and future of our planet is a prerequisite to capturing stud...
18/05/2026

"Articulating the key roles of plants in the past, present, and future of our planet is a prerequisite to capturing students’ interest and attention"

With the number of students studying plant science declining each year, a community of educators is taking steps to transform the subject into an engaging, modern subject, central to the green jobs of the future. Dr Andrea Paterlini explains more in The Biologist magazine.

Read the article: biologist.rsb.org.uk/regrowing_plant_science

What is a scientific hypothesis, really? In the latest issue of the Journal of Biological Education, this review article...
15/05/2026

What is a scientific hypothesis, really?

In the latest issue of the Journal of Biological Education, this review article shows that biology researchers use and interpret hypotheses in very different ways, yet teaching guidelines rarely reflect this complexity.

Read the article: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00219266.2025.2452210

Our A to Z of the Biosciences video series aims to inspire future bioscientists, whether they are currently in school, s...
15/05/2026

Our A to Z of the Biosciences video series aims to inspire future bioscientists, whether they are currently in school, studying at university, or in training. Plant health is often not an obvious career choice for young people, but it is such a diverse field.

From a kelp researcher to a plant biochemist, we've picked out three videos that show how varied plant health can be. Each video has details of the qualifications needed to start a career in the specialism featured, and includes advice for future biologists.

Kelp researcher: www.youtube.com/watch?v=THywKlTJNYQ
Plant biochemist: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqoAbjVqXv4
Xylem researcher: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGYbJCvBm8I

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