Society of Biology in the news
March
Higher Education
Mark Downs, CEO comments on changes to funding of BBSRC studentships
Science Policy
Budget 2011: Science is central to economic growth (Mark Downs quoted)
Members in the news
As one door closes forensic science service, the door of criminal justice remains open
Events
SET for Britain
February
Science Policy
Second reading of education bill
Members in the news
Aric Sigman talks of the medical evidence for a drinking age of 21
Biochemical Society join Faculty 1000
January 2011
DfE launch their National Curriculum Review
CEO speaks of the hidden details of the science funding allocations
Members in the news
The Physiological Society announces new Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Physiology: David Paterson has been appointed the new Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Physiology. David, who is the current Editor-in-Chief of Experimental Physiology, will take up his appointment on 9 April 2011.
Honorary fellow is star of horizon in science under attack
December
Science Policy
Mark Downs Blog about the outcome of the science CSR allocations
Members in the news
Society for Applied Microbiology Journal featured on Today Programme
Starfish slime a new treatment for inflammatory diseases: Charlie Bavington, Scottish Association for Marine Science
Kew gardens: Key role in preserving genetic material of wild varieties of crops
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November
Science Policy
Effect of immigration on the future of UK science
Key appointments for science
- Welsh Assembly
- Lords Science and Technology Committee
- Department of Business, Innovation and Skills
- Department of Health
Web presence for Animal Science Group
Implications of comprehensive spending review for science
Members in the news
ZSL: Tigers and polar bears among most vulnerable to climate change
Adam Hart: Bee inspired wins phone vote and chance to establish the first Bee Guardian City
RNID: 'One in five' have tinnitus in NI, says charity
RNID: hearing loss linked to passive smoking
Events
The buzz around science communication and photography at the Society of Biology awards
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October
As seen in The Biologist:
Aric Sigman discusses thinspiration and the effect on young women
CSR:
The Times Top Science List:
Biology scoops 40% of The Times top science list
Photography competition:
Careers in Biology
Careers in biology discussed reported on Channel 4 and Bioscience careers
Accreditation, accreditation, accreditation
Society of Biology announced as new Cambridge BioSoc Sponsor
September
Members in the news:
Fellow announced as Director of One Nucleus, a membership company for international life science and healthcare companies
Fellow speaks at Food security and climate change - help us direct future science seminar.
Education, Education and Accreditation:
Mark Downs, emphasises importance of STEM for economic growth
Society of Biology are developing criteria to accredit biological science degrees, which will enable business to select graduates with high quality practical skills more easily
Science Communication Awards:
Science Communication Awards recognise researcher’s outstanding contributions to communicating science to the public
July
Science Policy
Science budget:
Disagreements over the economical benefits of science vs. engineering
As seen in The Biologist:
The health benefits of papaya, proposed anti-tumour effects of the enzyme papain.
Members in the news:
Dr. Siu-wai Leung of the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences of the University of Macau appointed as a fellow of the Society of Biology
Fellow announced as member of expert panel at 9th Annual European Partnerships and Latest Innovations in Drug Delivery
President Dame Nancy Rothwell talks of the importance of public engagement to higher education
Events
Biology competition for sixth-formers in Lancashire
Recognition of Student success:
Top student teacher
Top Biosciences grauduate
Students scoop biology challenge awards
International Success at biology olympiad
Accreditation:
Support for the Society of Biology accreditation of bioscience degrees project
Organisational Membership:
New Member:
SCI Horticulture Group becomes a member organisation of the Society of Biology
CEO advises all MOs of education strategy
SCORE:
New chairman of Science Community Representing Education
June
As seen in The Biologist:
The health benefits of papaya, proposed anti-tumour effects of the enzyme papain.
Members in the news:
President gains role of Vice Chancellor at University of Manchester.
Fellow delivers keynote at International Offshore Wind conference where the future of this renewable energy source was discussed
Sigman calls for PC ban for children under 9 years old, following effects on attention span and communication skills
Events
British Science Festival:
The obesity epidemic: Whose fault is it anyway? Interdisciplinary approach to investigating the background of the obesity epidemic hosted by Society of Biology and Society of Endocrinology at the British Science Festival
Nature Careers Expo:
Society of Biology offer careers advice at Nature Careers Expo
BBO:
Success for local young Biologists at the British Biology Olympiad
Chartered status:
The background behind chartered status
Opinions:
Religious discussions of the future of synthetic biology
Careers:
New look to careers advisors as students approach learned societies and professional bodies for advice
Bite-size careers guide for biologists
The Physiological Society looking to appoint a new Chief Executive
Information wanted:
How many, how useful and how trained are your university lab technicians? Society of Biology conducting research to answer these questions, deadline for information 14th June
Special Mention:
Dax Copp a life celebrated across all sciences Obituary written by Mark Downs, CEO
May
Pupils lose a slice of real science as schools drop dissection Sunday Times
Schools abandon dissection in Biology lessons over health and safety fears Daily Telegraph
April
Election debate should address science funding Daily Telegraph
March
Let children collect flowers and fossils says Sir David Attenborough Daily Telegraph
Let children collect bugs again to boost interest in science, says Sir David Attenborough Daily Mail
Seaside trip inspires six-year-old girl to write her first book as a nature guide for other children Daily Mail
Manchester researchers share stage with Sir David Attenborough Manchester University
Attenborough attacks fossil hunter ban Western Morning News
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