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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
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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.

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Explore careers in #genomics, #science & #data from anywhere 🌍 at any time 🕛

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+.

🔗 Sign up: https://cstu.io/8e01a3

#EduSky
Our next #GenomicsLite session is on next Wednesday at 3.30pm.
🎯 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
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
We have an exciting opportunity for Year 10 and 11 students to join plc:itkntu5f7xtrxtacn2dlcb75" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@sangerinstitute.bsky.social for a one-day genomics work experience. The students will learn lab skills, explore bioinformatics & meet experts.

📅 17–18 Feb 2026
⏰ Apply by 5 Dec 2025
🔗 https://cstu.io/bf2d2d
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Explore careers in #genomics, #science & #data from anywhere 🌍 at any time 🕛

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+.

🔗 Sign up: https://cstu.io/8e01a3

#EduSky
October 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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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
October 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
⏰ 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
October 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📣 Exciting #WorkExperience opportunity at the plc:itkntu5f7xtrxtacn2dlcb75" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@sangerinstitute.bsky.social!

8 places for #ALevel & #TLevel students to gain lab #ALevelnce#TLevel of 4 research areas:

🧬 Vector Engineering
🧪 Organoid Modelling
🔎 CRISPR Screening
🧭 Spatial Genomics

🔗 https://cstu.io/22bc6b

#SciTeachUK#SciTeachUK
October 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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
September 10, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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🆕 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
September 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🧬 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 ‪@sangerinstitute.bsky.social.
August 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Watch the @connectingscience.bsky.social team discussing the nasal microbiome.

🔗 Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNs9...
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
July 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
📣 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
July 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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🧬Submit your abstract now – 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...
Ancient genomes: perspectives on human biology and medicine | Genetics Society
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 ...
genetics.org.uk
June 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Recognise these spots on Campus? The Just Good Science Quest is back! 🧬

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!

🔗 https://cstu.io/9b7e96

#JustGoodScience #ExploreGenomics
June 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🛩️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. 🧬
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 🧬
June 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
⏰ Reminder! Our next #GenomicsLite session is on today!

Join Katie Bellis and Dr Róisín Boggan from the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social‬ as we consider: What is the microbiome?

📅 Thursday 19 June, 3pm BST
🔗 Click 'notify me' to get a reminder when we go live: https://cstu.io/c58138
June 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
📚 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

👏 Join us in celebrating Jonathan's book debut!

#anthropology #EvolutionaryBiology #SocialScience @sangerinstitute.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
🎯 Our next #GenomicsLite explores: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲?

Join us live on YouTube with @sangerinstitute.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 #SciTeachUK #ChatBiology 🧪🧬🔬
June 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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🆕 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 🧪🧬🔬
June 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
🎯 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.

📅 Thurs 22 May, 3pm BST

🔗 cstu.io/28697e
May 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📣 Read about our Barcoding for Beginners programme and hear from some of the young people who have taken part so far in this @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog article! 🦋 🐞 🦟 🐝

🔗https://sangerinstitute.blog/2025/04/29/intergenerational-insect-investigators/
Scientists are teaming up with students across the UK to help us understand and protect insect biodiversity 🐜

@engagewcs.bsky.social, with funding from @royalsociety.org, are supporting the next generation to get hands-on experience identifying insects in their local area.
April 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🔬 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🧪🧬
April 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
📣 Applications are open for the Collaborative Futures Academy!

Are you a #researcher or #engagement practitioner looking to grow your practice? Join this 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 online programme exploring 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 in engagement!

⏳ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹: https://cstu.io/ed0392

@eventswcs.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A huge congratulations to the @yourgenome.bsky.social team for winning a silver #YouTube Creator Award! What an achievement! 🎉

🔗 Subscribe: youtube.com/@yourgenome
🥈 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 🧪🔬
April 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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“The genome sequence of each species is a kind of time machine”

Ian Sample @theguardian.com spoke to Mark Blaxter from the Sanger Institute about how genomes offer invaluable insights into invertebrates ⤵️

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Top genome scientists to map DNA sequence of invertebrate winner 2025
Sanger Institute’s Tree of Life team say genomes offer invaluable insight into how species will fare under climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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
April 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM