Susie Rabin
@susierabin.bsky.social
Campaigner, Londoner, vegan cake lover, Trustee @Fourth Reserve & Director of Communications and Public Affairs @RSB.org.uk
All views and cake my own.
All views and cake my own.
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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
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
December 2, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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
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
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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
Watch the full video and explore the A-Z series supported by BBSRC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZmA...
#BiologyCareers #ScienceCareers #BiosciencesForAll
Letter F | Ferret Keeper Hattie Sire | A to Z of the Biosciences
YouTube video by Royal Society of Biology
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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
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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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...
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...
October 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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...
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...
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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
biology-inspired 3D artwork from recycled, or other, materials?
Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/biocraft-com...
#BioCraft #BioCraftComp #ArtCompetition
BioCraft Competition
The Royal Society of Biology's BioCraft competition encourages participants to create a biology-inspired 3D artwork from recycled, or other, materials.
www.rsb.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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
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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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
Find out from our Communications Intern Romany Armstrong what she does in her day to day role 👇
#BiosciencesForAll
October 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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
Find out from our Communications Intern Romany Armstrong what she does in her day to day role 👇
#BiosciencesForAll
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@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
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
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.
www.rsb.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
@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
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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#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
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
October 6, 2025 at 8:23 AM
#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
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
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...
www.justgiving.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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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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...
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...
September 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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...
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...
It started flowering much earlier this year but my Caryopteris is buzzing with pollinators this morning.
September 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
It started flowering much earlier this year but my Caryopteris is buzzing with pollinators this morning.
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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
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
August 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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
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
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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
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
August 21, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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
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
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.
August 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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.
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!
August 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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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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
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
July 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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
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
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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
www.audubon.org/magazine/res...
#GullsEatingStuff #CitizenScience
This Researcher Wants Your Photos of ‘Gulls Eating Stuff’
A community science project examines how gull diets are shifting amid population declines.
www.audubon.org
July 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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
www.audubon.org/magazine/res...
#GullsEatingStuff #CitizenScience
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.
July 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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.
And first tomato of the year
July 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
And first tomato of the year
Excited by this morning’s blueberry harvest
July 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Excited by this morning’s blueberry harvest
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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
📆 Applications close on Wednesday 30 July
Find out more and apply: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php...
#IndependentAuditExpert #Volunteer
July 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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
📆 Applications close on Wednesday 30 July
Find out more and apply: my.rsb.org.uk/services.php...
#IndependentAuditExpert #Volunteer
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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
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
July 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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
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
Seems quite a good summer for insects so far.. but not for this hoverfly being eaten by a white crap spider.
July 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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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There's also this fun #FlyingAntDay cartoon from @theguardian.com!
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
How not to cause offence on Flying Ant Day: the Stephen Collins cartoon
Readjust your antenna – what made you think I was an alcoholic?
www.theguardian.com
July 9, 2025 at 7:46 AM
There's also this fun #FlyingAntDay cartoon from @theguardian.com!
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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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
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
July 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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
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
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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! 🐜
- 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! 🐜
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
www.the-independent.com
July 9, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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! 🐜
- 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! 🐜