📣 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗡𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝗯! Real-world science simulations for young people worldwide 🌍 Learn essential lab skills: 🧪 Pipetting 🔬 Microscopy 🦠 Bacteria 🧫 Cell safety 🧬 DNA sequencing 🔗 Sign up: https://cstu.io/8caea5 #genomics #science #DNA

♪ We're excited to announce that 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝗧𝗼𝗸! 🥳🧬 We’ll be sharing bite-sized videos explaining topics on DNA, genes and genomes. 👀 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀: https://cstu.io/2085f2 {(324578767582331)[Wellcome Sanger Institute]} #Genomics #DNA

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: 🔗 Talk 1: https://cstu.io/162f22 🔗 Talk 2: https://cstu.io/b59407 #ASEConf2026

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: 🔗 Talk 1: cstu.io/162f22 🔗 Talk 2: cstu.io/b59407

🎯 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. 📅 Wed 10 Dec, 3pm GMT 🔗 Click ‘notify me’: https://cstu.io/d070f9 Got questions? Drop them below! #Genomics #DNA #Biology

🎯 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. 📅 Wednesday 12 November, 3.30pm BST 🔗 https://cstu.io/59cdc7

Reminder about our next #GenomicsLite session today at 3pm. Click on the link to 'notify me': www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQzK...

Genomics Lite: How do cells grow?

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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society@engagewcs.bsky.social · 10mo ago

⏰ Reminder! Our next #GenomicsLite session is next Wednesday! Join staff from the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social as we consider: How do cells grow? 📅 Wednesday 15 October, 3pm BST 🔗 Click 'notify me' to get a reminder when we go live: https://cstu.io/cb66a8 #Science #Genomics #Cells #DNA

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. 🧒 Suitable for: age 10-14 🕒 Estimated duration: 30-60 minutes 🔗 https://cstu.io/ed8182

📢 Introducing our new DNA extraction video on Your Genome 📢 We are excited to share the first in a series of new animated videos on Your Genome, explaining genomics topics. Our first explains DNA extraction. 📹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://cstu.io/243bc0

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 students’ curiosity and enthusiasm. #Genomics

🆕 Mastering Micropipetting is an engaging activity that helps learners develop essential lab skills by practicing accurate and precise pipetting techniques. 👩‍🏫 Ideal for young people and educators! 🧒 Suitable for: age 9+ 🕒 Estimated duration: 30-45 minutes 🔗 Start exploring: cstu.io/d1d11f

Staff Scientist Katie Bellis and Postdoctoral Fellow Róisín 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

A brilliant opportunity for six Year 12 students, who live in travelling distance from the Wellcome Genome Campus, in Cambridgeshire, to join our Human Genetics team! 🧪🧬🔬

Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society@engagewcs.bsky.social · last yr.

📣 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. 📅 21- 25 July 2025 ⏰ Apply by 9am on 10 July 🔗 cstu.io/0d184e #EduSky #SciTeachUK

🔍 Why do people trust science? Or Mistrust it? And, why does that matter? From MMR myths, to dire wolves, AI, and dodgy data, this #GenomicsLite session explores how scientists build trust. 🎥 Watch: https://cstu.io/ac2b30

why not get to doodle some bugs yourselves this #InsectWeek with a silly #SciArt tutorial available on @yourgenome.org youtube!

Petra Korlević@petrathepostdoc.bsky.social · last yr.

not quite the same taxonomic level, but a few years back as part of a @yourgenome.org online event on biodiversity I had a little doodle along showcasing insect body parts and how to doodle a sassy mosquito. the kids went wild (green multicolored rainbow mosquitoes) 🦟 youtu.be/A1YYazekOyk?...

🛩️We 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. 🧬

Alannah King@dralannah.bsky.social · last yr.

What do the BIOSCAN project and the Duxford Imperial War Museum have in common? They are both interested in things that fly! ✈️ 🐝 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 🧬

🆕 Get creative and dive into the fascinating world of microbes with our Construct a Bug activity! 👩‍🏫 Perfect for young people and educators! 🧒 Suitable for: age 11+ 🕒 Estimated duration: 30 minutes 🌐 Start exploring: cstu.io/de3acb #EduSky #ChatBiology #SciTeachUK #Biology 🧪🧬🔬

🆕 In our Sneeze Zone activity, learners will investigate how germs spread through the air. 🧪 A fun and memorable way to explore biology & public health! 👩‍🏫 Perfect for young people & educators 🧒 Suitable for: ages 7+ 🔗 Start exploring: cstu.io/47ca6f #EduSky #ChatBiology #SciTeachUK #Biology 🧪🧬🔬

🆕 What does your ultimate #microbe look like? With our Microbe Maker activity, learners can create a brand-new microorganism! 👩‍🏫 Perfect for young people and #educators! 🧒 Suitable for: age 7+ 🕒 Est duration: 30 minutes 🔗 Start exploring: cstu.io/18f3bf #EduSky #ChatBiology #SciTeachUK #Biology 🧪🧬🔬

🎯 Our next #GenomicsLite explores: What is the #microbiome? Join us live on YouTube with @sangerinstitute.bsky.social ute.bsky.social staff to dive into the amazing world of microbes living in and on our bodies! 📅 Thurs 19 June, 3pm BST 🔗 Click 'notify me': cstu.io/c58138 #EduSky#ChatBiology 🧪🧬🔬

🆕 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! 🔗 cstu.io/374f2c #SciTeachUK #EduSky #ChatBiology 🧪🧬🔬

🔬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲? Join #GenomicsLite on YouTube to hear from researchers at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social about how #bacteria evolve to resist #antibiotics. 📅 Thurs 24 April | 3PM BST 🔗 cstu.io/defe21 #STEM #ChatBiology #EduSky #biology #MicroBiology #SciTeachUK🧪🧬

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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🥈 We’ve won a Silver #YouTube Creator Award! 🥈 A HUGE thank you to our amazing 300K+ subscribers— this wouldn’t be possible without you! 🎉 Not subscribed yet? Join us to explore the world of #DNA, #genes & #genomes! 🧬 🔗 Subscribe: youtube.com/@yourgenome #EduSky @sangerinstitute.bsky.social 🧪🔬

Our free online #CPD course goes live on Monday! 🧪🧬🔬 Accredited by the @royalsocbio.bsky.social, and developed in collaboration with @embl.org @ebi.embl.org, this course explores approaches for teaching #genomics. 🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/3Qw6eX6 #SciTeachUK #EduSky @chatbiology.bsky.social #science

🥳 We're thrilled to announce that our @sangerinstitute.bsky.social virtual #WorkExperience course has been shortlisted for #STEM Initiative of the Year at the @cambridgeindy.bsky.social #Science and #Technology Awards! 🔗 Read about its impact: cstu.io/66ad7b #SciTechAwards #genomics #EduSky 🧪🔬🧬

🧬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 #𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻? Ever wondered how cells turn #DNA instructions into action? Or how #𝗔𝗜 is helping us understand these processes? Join our #Genomics Lite session, with experts from @sangerinstitute.bsky.social. 📅 Thurs 27 March | 3PM GMT 🔗 cstu.io/c6688d #STEM #ChatBiology #EduSky 🧪🔬

❓ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀? 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆! ❓ It's #BSW25, so let's unravel #genomics mysteries on... What is? Wednesday! What is a #DNA mutation? What are somatic #mutations? What are #autoimmune conditions? What is a #vector? What is #metagenomics? ▶️Find out: cstu.io/da2307

Our free virtual #WorkExperience course with the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social helps 14-18 year olds to discover what it's really like to work in #genomics, #science and #data. 🔗 sanger.springpod.com #ITeachBio #SciTeachUK #EduSky #ChatBiology #STEM #Careers #CareersInSTEM #STEAM #Biology🧪🧬🔬

🥳 We’ve reached an incredible milestone – 300K subscribers on #YouTube! 🥳 A huge thank you to our amazing community for your support. If you haven’t joined us yet, subscribe to explore fascinating insights into #DNA, #genes & #genomes! 🔗 cstu.io/1ff2e4 #ITeachBio #SciTeachUK #EduSky 🧪🧬