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2nd International Fascination of Plants Day: 18th May 2013 17 May 2013 The second international Fascination of Plants Day takes place on Saturday 18 May 2013, featuring events around the world to celebrate the importance of plants in our lives and landscapes. At least 35 UK events are planned - from hands-on activities and interactive exhibits, to guided walks, talks and debates.

UKPSF responds to RHS Horticulture Matters report 14 May 2013 The UK Plant Sciences Federation welcomes a report released by the Royal Horticultural Society today, which reveals a drastic shortage in skills across the UK horticultural sector.

The Biologist is highly commended at MemCom Awards 2013 10 May 2013 The Society’s magazine The Biologist was ‘highly commended’ as part of the 2013 MemCom awards on Thursday 9th May. The award recognises membership organisations’ creativity, effectiveness and innovation in communicating with their members.

AGM Celebrates Our First Three Years 3 May 2013 A short summary of the fourth Annual General Meeting of the Society of Biology

Report finds inadequate provision for practical science lessons 2 May 2013 A report launched today shows that science education in schools suffers due to a lack of essential resources for practical work.

Reaction to the EU ban on neonicotinoids 30 April 2013 The determination to protect pollinating insects is to be applauded, but the extent to which the ban on neonicotinoids will protect pollinators is extremely uncertain.