Biology Week 2024 Calendar
Explore the amazing selection of events and activities taking place during Biology Week 2024. If you are organising an event let us know and we can add it to the calendar.
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Create a biology-inspired art sculpture from recycled, or other, materials to enter into the RSB BioCraft competition.
RSB’s ‘A to Z of the Biosciences’ short films, shining a spotlight on different bioscience careers, returns for a third series launching weekly videos starting in Biology Week.
Download the Memory Game activity to play with your class or STEM club during Biology Week – test your students’ memory and learn more about the biosciences together in this fun activity.
Monday 7 October
It's a Wild Life - Tales from Television | Online
Award-winning television presenter, Dr George McGavin Hon FRSB, shares his personal journey to discover the world of wildlife - big and especially small. This event is free to attend and exclusively for RSB members.
The Quest to save the world's largest flowers with Dr Chris Thorogood
An online talk delivered by Dr Thorogood, deputy director and head of science at the University of Oxford, describing his adventures and conservation efforts studying Rafflesia, the biology of the plant with the world's largest flowers.
Tuesday 8 October
Member ballot: Networking and Awards Ceremony | London
A ballot to attend this year’s Biology Week Networking and Awards Ceremony. The event will include networking and a canapé reception as well as a celebration of RSB awards and competitions.
North Western: The World of Octopuses | Blackpool
Join the RSB North Western branch at SeaLife Centre Blackpool for expert talks and a tour celebrating World Octopus Day.
Norwich Biosciences Institutes Accessible Science Talks | Online
Hear from leading researchers on plants, microbes, genomics, human health, and science careers in an accessible way.
The greatest traders on Earth with Professor Lindsay Turnbull (a tale from Biology: The Whole Story)
A free online talk delivered by Professor Turnbull, professor of plant ecology at the University of Oxford, who will explain why plants are the greatest traders on Earth.
ZSL Scientist in your Classroom | Online
Join ZSL online from your classroom, and give your secondary school students the opportunity to meet a ZSL expert, free of charge.
Wednesday 9 October
Molecular modelling, coral reef research, and studying wildlife from space talk and Q&A | Online
Hear what experts do in the fascinating worlds of molecular modelling, coral reef research, and studying wildlife from space. An ideal event for anyone aged 11-19 will highlight the diverse career pathways available within the biosciences.
MythBusting Biology : A Tutor-Led Exploration | Online
Join expert biologists as they debunk common biology myths, answer student questions, and connect discussions to A Level and GCSE curricula.
ZSL Scientist in your Classroom | Online
Join ZSL online from your classroom, and give your secondary school students the opportunity to meet a ZSL expert, free of charge.
Thursday 10 October
Galapagos Day 2024: Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution | London
Join the Galapagos Conservation Trust for an evening of expert talks and insights on tackling plastic pollution in the Galapagos Islands, featuring conservationists and UN representatives.
Plant Health Series: Visit to Kew Gardens | London
An exclusive opportunity as part of the RSB Plant Health Series to visit the renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, relevant to all plant health professionals including members of the RSB Plant Health Register.
The science of why we exist with Professor Tim Coulson
In this talk delivered by Professor Coulson, professor of zoology at the University of Oxford, attendees will hear about 13.8 billion-years worth of everything from the Big Bang to the complexity of the human mind.
ZSL Scientist in your Classroom | Online
Join ZSL online from your classroom, and give your secondary school students the opportunity to meet a ZSL expert, free of charge.
Friday 11 October
National Spelling Bee 2024 Final | Online
After a tremendous inaugural year, the National Spelling Bee returns in the autumn term of 2024. Teachers can register their school’s students to take part from June 2024. The competition will start in late September with an online final during Biology Week.
Saturday 12 October
Wessex branch visit to Arne RSPB nature reserve
On this guided tour of Arne RSPB Nature Reserve in Dorset, you may spot spoonbills, nightjars, and various reptiles while learning about the area's diverse wildlife, their habitats, and the effects of climate change.
East Anglia branch guided tour of Pensthorpe Nature Park
Explore Pensthorpe Nature Park on a guided tour with Conservation Officer Richard Spowage. Learn about conservation efforts, wildlife habitats, and species breeding projects including cranes, curlews, and turtle doves.