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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I’m pleased to see that the gulls of Stockholm hold out for a diet of just churros #gullseatingstuff rather than the nappies, butter wrappers & occasional watermelons back home..

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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Well the #honeybees are definitely going mad for African Blue basil, but not the #bumblebees.. they definitely seem to prefer buddelia

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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Thanks everyone- it’s been an amazing 4 years - looking forward to new adventures and a bit of a holiday. Been awesome working with such a group of passionate and lovely people.

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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

It’s an amazingly lovely day out there & I’ve just rescued a v loud #bumblebee from my window! At @rsb.org.uk & @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social we’re asking people to log their #SignsofSpring for our #CitizenScience project at survey123.arcgis.com/share/ea91fe...

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 27/01/2026

Calling all RSB members - don't forget to sign up for this week's member-exclusive webinar, 'Seals from Space', exploring the cutting-edge methods being used to study Antarctic ice seals. 📆 Thursday 29 January, 16:00 - 17:00, online Find out more and book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

An aerial view of seals on a floating ice floe. Text says Exclusive member lecture, seals from space: with Prem Gill, Thursday 29 January, 16:00-17:00, online

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 02/12/2025

Nominations for School Biology Teacher of the Year 2026 are now open! Do you know someone who is amongst the UK’s leading secondary education teachers? Then nominate them today! 📆 Applications close 30 January 2026 Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/school-biolo... #SBTOY

A person standing in front of a whiteboard. Text says: nominations are open! school biology teacher of the year award. Applications close 30 January. Recognising the invaluable role teachers play in educating and inspiring the next generation of biologists

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 27/11/2025

In our latest A-Z of the Biosciences video, we have Hattie Sire who is a ferret keeper at @londonzoo.bsky.social. Watch the full video and explore the A-Z series supported by BBSRC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZmA... #BiologyCareers #ScienceCareers #BiosciencesForAll

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Letter F | Ferret Keeper Hattie Sire | A to Z of the Biosciences

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 27/10/2025

Have you taken part in our BioCraft Competition yet? The competition encourages participants to combine art & science by creating a biology-inspired 3D artwork from recycled, or other, materials. Closing date: 12 Nov 2025 Open to anyone UK & worldwide Learn more: www.rsb.org.uk/biocraft-com...

A 3D model of a copepod on a stool. Background is ripped up yellow paper. Text says Biology Week, Biocraft Competition. Create a biology-inspired 3D artwork from recycled, or other, materials and send RSB a photo to enter! #BioCraftComp. Submissions close: 12 November

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 13/10/2025

If you're looking for #BiologyWeek activities to do this week, why not take part in our BioCraft Competition & create a biology-inspired 3D artwork from recycled, or other, materials? Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/biocraft-com... #BioCraft #BioCraftComp #ArtCompetition

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BioCraft Competition

The Royal Society of Biology's BioCraft competition encourages participants to create a biology-inspired 3D artwork from recycled, or other, materials.

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 13/10/2025

We're running our #IAmABiologist campaign throughout #BiologyWeek to inspire future biologists by highlighting the diverse roles available in the biosciences - will you take part? Find out from our Communications Intern Romany Armstrong what she does in her day to day role 👇 #BiosciencesForAll

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 08/10/2025

@departmentforedu.bsky.social has announced cuts to biology teacher training bursaries – from £26,000 to £5,000. The RSB warns this could reverse recruitment gains, threaten diversity and quality, and risk future shortages. Read the full story: www.rsb.org.uk/biology-teac... #EducationPolicy

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Government cuts biology teacher training bursaries by 80%: RSB raises concerns

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced that bursaries for those training to teach biology will be cut from £26,000 to £5,000 from the 2026/27 academic year.

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 06/10/2025

#BiologyWeek starts this Saturday 11 October - are you planning on getting involved? From joining an event to using our resources, there are many ways that you can take part! Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/biology-week... #BiosciencesForAll

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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Oli is hiking 42k in a day to raise funds for our amazing SE London nature reserve in Brockley. www.justgiving.com/page/oli-ste...

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 23/09/2025

We're thrilled to announce our RSB Photography Competition winners! Congrats to our Photographer of the Year, Matthias Rueger who won with ‘The jellyfish lake’ and our Young Photographer of the Year, Alexander Carson who won with 'Home under the sea’! Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/rsb-photogra...

Underwater photo of golden jellyfish. Text says RSB Photographer of the Year 2025, The jellyfish lake, Matthias Rueger

An anemonefish. Text says RSB Young Photographer of the Year 2025, Home under the sea, Alexander Carson

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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

It started flowering much earlier this year but my Caryopteris is buzzing with pollinators this morning.

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 21/08/2025

We need your help! This year, entrants to our photography competition were asked to explore the theme 'Restoring Biodiversity and Habitat'. A panel of judges has shortlisted the entries & now it's your turn to help decide the winners. Cast your vote via our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/T23CPZC

5 images in the RSB Young Photographer of the Year 2025 shortlist

5 images in the RSB Photographer of the Year 2025 shortlist

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 21/08/2025

Congratulations to all students receiving their #GCSEResults today! Remember, there are many paths into the life sciences, regardless of your grades. Find out how to get involved in the biosciences through competitions, citizen science, and more: www.rsb.org.uk/discover #BiosciencesForAll

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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

The next Buckthorne Nature Reserve open day is on 7th September from 12-4, just on Eddystone Bridge SE4. There will be homemade cake, the Nunhead Folk Circle, Indian dancing & lots of #nature. Do pop in and see us.

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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

A gang of alpine choughs tried to mug us for lunch up a mountain.. they’ve clearly been taking lessons from Brighton gulls on how to fly at people to get food!

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 29/07/2025

Help us celebrate the biosciences with Biology Week! Help us achieve our vision of a world that understands the true value of biology and how it can contribute to improving life for all by putting on a #BiologyWeek event 11-19 October! Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/biology-week #BiosciencesForAll

An orange tree frog. Text says Biology week, get involved, 11-19 October 2025

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 28/07/2025

Nice mention of our Communications and Public Affairs Director @susierabin.bsky.social in this article from @audubon.org about the Gulls Eating Stuff citizen science project 👇 www.audubon.org/magazine/res... #GullsEatingStuff #CitizenScience

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This Researcher Wants Your Photos of ‘Gulls Eating Stuff’

A community science project examines how gull diets are shifting amid population declines.

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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Haven’t cut the grass for ages.. and today we have a grasshopper in our very small London garden. obviously he stopped making noise as soon as I filmed him.

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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

And first tomato of the year

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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Excited by this morning’s blueberry harvest

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 16/07/2025

We're looking for an Independent Audit Expert (IAE) who will sit, in a voluntary capacity, on our Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee. 📆 Applications close on Wednesday 30 July Find out more and apply: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php... #IndependentAuditExpert #Volunteer

Close up of shells on a shoreline. Text says we're looking for an independent audit expert (volunteer role)

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 15/07/2025

Biology Week will be returning this October! Running from 11-19 October 2025, there will be a variety of events hosted in-person and online throughout the week. Find out what’s on and how to get involved: www.rsb.org.uk/rsb-gears-up... #BiologyWeek #BiologyWeek2025 #BiosciencesForAll

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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Seems quite a good summer for insects so far.. but not for this hoverfly being eaten by a white crap spider.

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 08/07/2025

The #BiologyWeek #SpellingBee is back for another year! Teachers can now register their school's students (aged 11-19 across UK, IoM & Channel Islands) to take part in this year's competition. 📆 Register by 16 September Find out more: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dundee/bio... #Biolobee

A flower meadow with a blue sky above. Text says Biology week Spelling Bee 2025

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 09/07/2025

It's great to see Flying Ant Day getting some press coverage! Here are just some of the latest articles: - www.the-independent.com/news/science... - www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/flyi... - metro.co.uk/2025/07/02/d... Have you seen any flying ants yet? Let us know using #FlyingAntDay! 🐜

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Flying ant day 2025: When is it and why does it happen?

‘Nuptial flight’ sees insects rise up and take to the air in huge swarms to mate and seek out new colonies

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 02/07/2025

Congratulations to everyone who has been elected to one of our registers this month! Below 3 newly-elected Chartered Biologists talk about why they applied, the application process, & advice for future CBiols 👇 Find out more about CBiol and apply to join today: www.rsb.org.uk/reg.html?reg...

Chris Clarke in scuba gear in the arctic. Text says: "I applied for CBiol to validate my professional expertise and commitment to high standards in biology. The skills required by biologists—including research, critical thinking, and data analysis—are vital as we address the challenges of a changing world. Being recognized as a Chartered Biologist is the gold standard in acknowledging these skills." Dr Chris Clarke CBiol FRSB

Rahul Jain in a blue coat. Text says: "The CBiol application process offered a valuable opportunity to step back and reflect on how my work has progressed across different stages—from academic research to clinical operations. It helped me articulate not only my responsibilities, but also the scientific impact of my decisions and outcomes, particularly in high-stakes oncology trials. It reinforced the importance of structured CPD and evidence-led practice." Mr Rahul Jain CBiol RSci MRSB

Gayan Gunatilake standing next to a pull up banner. Text says: "If you're considering applying to CBiol, make RSB’s CPD recording system your professional diary from day one; consistent logging of achievements turns the application into a celebration rather than a scramble, and the required reflection will deepen your understanding of how your work advances biology and society." Mr Gayan Gunatilake CBiol MRSB

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 30/06/2025

📢 RSB members - there's only a week to get your applications for our regional events and/or outreach and engagement grants - both close this Sunday 6 July! Find out more and apply today: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php... #EventGrants #OutreachAndEngagement #CitizenScience

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A person writing on a waterproof clipboard by a river. Text says apply for a citizen science project grant, applications close on 6 July 2025

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Wildlife and Countryside Link @wclnews.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

With 40% of irreplaceable #AncientWoodland turned into plantation, it's time to remember our Forgotten Forests🌲 Many of these plantations are now ready to be felled. This could be our last chance to rescue woodlands👇 campaigns.woodlandtrust.org.uk/page/166361/... Photo by Ben Lee

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 25/06/2025

People have started to report seeing #FlyingAnts - but is there a #FlyingAntDay? 🐜 Watch our video to find out ecologist Professor Adam Hart's answer as well as other facts about these fascinating creatures: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v3S91JxHkI Have you seen any flying ants yet? Let us know 👇

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Is there a 'flying ant day'? | Professor Adam Hart

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 26/06/2025

There's only one week left for 7-18 year olds to take part in our BioArtAttack 2D competition - it closes next Thurs 3 July! Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved... Supported by Defra and @royalvetcollege.bsky.social Images: Evie V (ring-tailed lemur) and Xinwei L (snow leopard)

Drawing of a snow leopard alongside its skeleton and facts about the species

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American Birding Association @aba.org · 24/06/2025

Have you ever seen a gull eat something weird? A new citizen science project, Gulls Eating Stuff, is tracking what gulls gobble, and anyone can participate! Submit your photos, explore the observations of other gullers, and help document the changing diets of gulls for science.

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A New Citizen Science Project Tracks Gull Diets - American Birding Association

A new citizen science project called Gulls Eating Stuff invites public submissions of gulls eating anything to help researchers study urbanization’s effects on gull diets and behavior.

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 18/06/2025

We're thrilled to be at Parliamentary Links Day 2025 today, which we organise on behalf of the science and engineering community to strengthen dialogue with parliament. Thanks to Dame Chi Onwurah MP & Dr Jess Wade for your inspiring talks and to everyone who attended. #LinksDay25 #STEM

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 17/06/2025

Congratulations to the three amazing teachers - Louise Evans, Sarah Girasoli, and Samantha Goodfellow - shortlisted for this year's School Biology Teacher of the Year Award! 🎉 Find out more about the candidates and when the winner will be announced: www.rsb.org.uk/news/shortli... #STEM #Biology

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Shortlist for the RSB School Biology Teacher of the Year Award 2025 announced

The Royal Society of Biology is pleased to announce the three shortlisted candidates for this year’s School Biology Teacher of the Year Award.

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 05/06/2025

#WorldEnvironmentDay 2025 calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution - and that's only one of many threats to our environment. Help us raise awareness by entering our 'Restoring Biodiversity and Habitat' #photographycompetition. www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved... 📷 Hajar Derakhshandeh

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 08/05/2025

Happy birthday Sir David Attenborough Hon FRSB! Thank you for inspiring so many people to work in the biosciences. Watch his 2015 interview, where he talked about the increasingly important role biologists play in the 21st century: youtu.be/S9clK9k2ynM?...

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Sir David Attenborough | Biology: Changing the World Interview | Royal Society of Biology

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 01/05/2025

We're hiring! We're seeking a part-time Education Policy Officer to support the Science Education Policy Alliance - @associationscied.bsky.social, @instituteofphysics.bsky.social, @royalsociety.org, @rsc.org and RSB. Apply by 11 May: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php... #EducationPolicy

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 01/05/2025

We need your help to chart the arrival of spring by taking part in our Signs of Spring survey! This month keep an eye out for dragonflies & butterflies as more take to the wing! Record your sightings: www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved... #CitizenScience #SignsOfSpring @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 30/04/2025

To celebrate the 50 years of CITES, our #BioArtAttack 2D competition is asking 7-18 year olds to draw or paint an #endangered plant, animal or fungi. Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved... Thank you to DEFRA and @royalvetcollege.bsky.social for their support of this competition.

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Susie Rabin @susierabin.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Come & see our amazing SE London nature reserve at our open day today - www.the4threserve.com. We have folk music, cake & lots of nature..

Buckthorne nature reserve open day today 27 April from noon to 4

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 15/04/2025

Have you spotted your first bumblebee or seen any frogspawn? Then we want to hear from you! We need your records of 10 signs of spring across the UK. Find out more and take part: www.rsb.org.uk/signs-of-spring-survey #CitizenScienceMonth #SignsOfSpring

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Signs of Spring Survey

The Royal Society of Biology is working in partnership with the Field Studies Council to bring you the Signs of Spring survey 2025. Signs of Spring is a survey asking members of the public to record t...

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 08/04/2025

Undergraduates – would you like to experience the exciting world of plant science research, tackle a key science challenge, and be paid for it? Then apply for one of our Plant Health Undergraduate Studentships! Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved/grants/plant-health-ug-studentships

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Plant Health Undergraduate Studentships 2025

Plant health undergraduate studentship placements are summer internships for UK biology science university students.

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 11/04/2025

Do you want to take part in a #CitizenScience project to grow beans in schools? Scientists at @unisouthampton want to recruit the help of 100 UK based schools across the country. Find out more: research.soton.ac.uk/sotonbeans Supported through our O&E Grant Scheme #CitizenScienceMonth

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 08/04/2025

We are devastated to announce the death of former colleague Alessandro Coatti who was murdered in Colombia. Alessandro, known as Ale, worked for RSB for 8 years. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to his friends & family. www.rsb.org.uk/news/rsb-pays-tribute-to-former-colleague-alessandro-coatti

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RSB pays tribute to former colleague Alessandro Coatti

The RSB is devastated to announce the death of former colleague Alessandro Coatti who was murdered in Colombia.

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 08/04/2025

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Doug Brown @dougbrown1.bsky.social as our new CEO starting 1 Sept 2025. Doug is currently CEO of @britsocimm.bsky.social. We give our sincere thanks to current CEO Dr Mark Downs, who is retiring. Read more: www.rsb.org.uk/news/rsb-appoints-new-ceo

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