๐ฃ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ! Real-world science simulations for young people worldwide ๐ Learn essential lab skills: ๐งช Pipetting ๐ฌ Microscopy ๐ฆ Bacteria ๐งซ Cell safety ๐งฌ DNA sequencing ๐ Sign up: https://cstu.io/8caea5 #genomics #science #DNA
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
@engagewcs.bsky.social
We are part of @connectingscience.bsky.social and the Wellcome Sanger Institute sangerinstitute.bsky.social. We work with a diverse range of communities, learners, educators, and researchers. https://www.wellcomeconnectingscience.org
Our free accredited online CPD course, Genomics for Educators, is now live! ๐งฌ Accredited by @rsb.org.uk, and developed in collaboration with @training.ebi.embl.org and STEM Learning UK, this course explores approaches for teaching genomics. ๐ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐๐ฝ: https://cstu.io/0bb99f #CPD
Our free accredited online CPD course, Genomics for Educators, is back! ๐งฌ Accredited by @rsb.org.uk, and developed in collaboration with @training.ebi.embl.org and STEM Learning UK, this course explores approaches for teaching genomics. ๐ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐๐ฝ: https://cstu.io/0bb99f #CPD
๐ฟ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ - ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป Insect Insights would be a three-year opportunity for UK schools to bring real-world biodiversity research into the classroom and school grounds. Find out more: https://cstu.io/7fb442 #ScienceEducation
๐ Work experience opportunity at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social! ๐ฌ Calling A-Level & T-Level students interested in molecular & cellular biology ๐ฉโ๐ฌ๐งโ๐ฌ ๐ 2-day lab experience: 30 Aprilโ1 May 2026 ๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐: https://cstu.io/24460b
Year 12 students: join us for a 3-day biomedical research work experience at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social ๐งฌ Includes talks on cutting-edge science, lab tours, wet-lab techniques and bioinformatics training. ๐ 7โ9 April, 10amโ4pm โฐ Apply by 27 Feb, 5pm ๐ https://cstu.io/933316
๐ฌ Work experience at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social For Year 10โ11 students curious about genomics & STEM careers. Explore labs, use micropipettes, try gel electrophoresis & discover bioinformatics with real scientists. ๐ 31 March or 1 April 2026 โฐ Apply by 23 Feb ๐ https://cstu.io/800add
๐ฃ Calling all UK-based #science departments โ join our final cohort of the @royalsociety.org funded Barcoding for Beginners programme! This programme involves #CPD, and a visit to the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social. ๐ Find out how to get involved: https://cstu.io/6644b2 #STEM
We're looking forward to joining @associationscied.bsky.social conference in January! Find us at Stand A13 to explore resources, virtual #WorkExperience, and a new virtual offer. Also join our team for two talks: ๐ Talk 1: https://cstu.io/162f22 ๐ Talk 2: https://cstu.io/b59407 #ASEConf2026
๐ Reminder, tomorrows next #GenomicsLite: What does DNA do in a cell, goes live. Tomorrow at 3pm.
๐ฏ Next #GenomicsLite: What does DNA do in a cell? Join Kudzai Nyamondo & Omar El Garwany to explore how DNA guides cell function, epigenetics, and new DNA techniques. ๐ Wed 10 Dec, 3pm GMT ๐ Click โnotify meโ: https://cstu.io/d070f9 Got questions? Drop them below! #Genomics #DNA #Biology
We're looking forward to joining @associationscied.bsky.social annual conference in January! Find us at Stand A13 to explore resources, virtual work experience, and a new virtual offer. Also join our team for two talks: ๐ Talk 1: cstu.io/162f22 ๐ Talk 2: cstu.io/b59407
Our next #GenomicsLite session is on next Wednesday at 3.30pm.
๐ฏ Our next #GenomicsLite session will explore: How many cells do I have? Join us as we explore just how many cells it takes to build a human and the amazing methods scientists are using to explore them. ๐ Wednesday 12 November, 3.30pm BST ๐ https://cstu.io/59cdc7
We have an exciting opportunity for Year 10 and 11 students to join @sangerinstitute.bsky.social for a one-day genomics work experience. The students will learn lab skills, explore bioinformatics & meet experts. ๐ 17โ18 Feb 2026 โฐ Apply by 5 Dec 2025 ๐ https://cstu.io/bf2d2d
Explore careers in #genomics, #science & #data from anywhere ๐ at any time ๐ Join our free virtual #WorkExperience for young people and get a behind-the-scenes look at life at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social! The course is suitable for ages 14+. ๐ Sign up: https://cstu.io/8e01a3 #EduSky
Biology Coding is a fast-paced interactive challenge where learners take on the role of a genetic data guardian, protecting vital research from cyber-attacks and system failures. ๐ง Suitable for: age 10-14 ๐ Estimated duration: 30-60 minutes ๐ https://cstu.io/ed8182
โฐ Reminder! Our next #GenomicsLite session is next Wednesday! Join staff from the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social as we consider: How do cells grow? ๐ Wednesday 15 October, 3pm BST ๐ Click 'notify me' to get a reminder when we go live: https://cstu.io/cb66a8 #Science #Genomics #Cells #DNA
๐ฃ Exciting #WorkExperience opportunity at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social! 8 places for #ALevel & #TLevel students to gain lab experience in one of 4 research areas: ๐งฌ Vector Engineering ๐งช Organoid Modelling ๐ CRISPR Screening ๐งญ Spatial Genomics ๐ https://cstu.io/22bc6b #SciTeachUK
Last week we joined Hills Road Sixth Form college for their EPQ Stimulus Day, alongside colleagues from the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social The event gave Year 12 students a chance to explore exciting ideas for their #EPQ. It was fantastic to see the studentsโ curiosity and enthusiasm. #Genomics
๐ Mastering Micropipetting is an engaging activity that helps learners develop essential lab skills by practicing accurate and precise pipetting techniques. ๐ฉโ๐ซ Ideal for young people and educators! ๐ง Suitable for: age 9+ ๐ Estimated duration: 30-45 minutes ๐ Start exploring: cstu.io/d1d11f
๐งฌ Last week we joined the brilliant charity, Abbey People, in Cambridge, at their Eager Explorers community science event. The event aims to build confidence and spark creativity in science. We ran hands-on activities with scientists from the โช@sangerinstitute.bsky.social.
Watch the @connectingscience.bsky.social team discussing the nasal microbiome. ๐ Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNs9...
Staff Scientist Katie Bellis and Postdoctoral Fellow Rรณisรญn Boggan from the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social joined us to explore the concept of the microbiome. Watch the full video: cstu.io/aeadd9 #genomics #science #microbiome #nasalmicrobiome
๐ฃ We have a #WorkExperience opportunity for six Year 12 students to join our Human Genetics team at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social! This will be an immersive opportunity to join both our wet- and dry-lab teams. ๐ 21- 25 July 2025 โฐ Apply by 9am on 10 July ๐ cstu.io/0d184e #EduSky #SciTeachUK
๐งฌSubmit your abstract now โ deadline Monday! This meeting will bring together researchers interested in using ancient genomes to understand the role that migrations, introgression, adaptation & selection, have played in shaping human genetic variation and disease. genetics.org.uk/events/ancie...
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It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the Autumn Meeting of the Genetics Society. This meeting will provide a unique forum to network and socialise with a wide cross-section of the ...
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Recognise these spots on Campus? The Just Good Science Quest is back! ๐งฌ Join the interactive trail, build a genomics project, and explore science ethics. For Campus staff and event attendees. Scan the QR code on site to learn more! ๐ https://cstu.io/9b7e96 #JustGoodScience #ExploreGenomics
๐ฉ๏ธWe loved meeting lots of people at @IWMDuxford to show that #genomics is for everyone! We shared the exciting science happening at @sangerinstitute.bsky.social and our @yourgenome.org careers resources, highlighting the variety of people and roles available in genomics. ๐งฌ
What do the BIOSCAN project and the Duxford Imperial War Museum have in common? They are both interested in things that fly! โ๏ธ ๐ It was amazing to be at the Duxford Air Show with @engagewcs.bsky.social to discuss how the BIOSCAN project uses DNA barcoding to study flying insects in the UK ๐งฌ
โฐ Reminder! Our next #GenomicsLite session is on today! Join Katie Bellis and Dr Rรณisรญn Boggan from the @sangerinstitute.bsky.socialโฌ as we consider: What is the microbiome? ๐ Thursday 19 June, 3pm BST ๐ Click 'notify me' to get a reminder when we go live: https://cstu.io/c58138
๐ We're excited to share that our Social Scientist, @jonathanrgoodman.bsky.social, has published a book with @yalebooks.bsky.social: Invisible Rivals: cstu.io/d7a6f0 ๐ Join us in celebrating Jonathan's book debut! #anthropology #EvolutionaryBiology #SocialScience @sangerinstitute.bsky.social
๐ฏ Our next #GenomicsLite explores: ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ #๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ? Join us live on YouTube with @sangerinstitute.bsky.social staff to dive into the amazing world of microbes living in and on our bodies! ๐ Thurs 19 June, 3pm BST ๐ Click 'notify me': cstu.io/c58138 #EduSky #SciTeachUK #ChatBiology ๐งช๐งฌ๐ฌ
๐ Are you supporting young people with biology revision this spring? Your Genome is the perfect place to start. Discover all about key structures and organelles within the human cell with our fun 'Cell Snap' activities! ๐ cstu.io/374f2c #SciTeachUK #EduSky #ChatBiology ๐งช๐งฌ๐ฌ
๐ฏ Our next #GenomicsLite session with @jonathanrgoodman.bsky.social will explore: Why trust #science? We'll be discussing the importance of #trust and what scientists can do to build trust with communities. ๐ Thurs 22 May, 3pm BST ๐ cstu.io/28697e