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We are the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Cambridge. Follow us for updates on research, education and to learn more about our community!

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🔬 Experience Research Life at Cambridge!

Applications are now open for the 2026 Experience Postgrad Life Sciences Programme. Gain hands-on lab experience with an 8-week summer placement, in partnership with @corpuscambridge.bsky.social!

🔗 www.exppg.lifesci.cam.ac.uk

#SummerPlacement #Cambridge
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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New film premiered at #COP30 today shows how @cam.ac.uk Crop Science Centre's global partnerships are empowering farmers for future food security.

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Growing More With Less | Crop Science Centre
The world is changing rapidly. Across Africa and Asia, smallholder farmers stand at the frontline of a global challenge: feeding growing populations in the face of climate stress, soil degradation, and dwindling natural resources. How can we grow more food — with less land, less water, and fewer emissions - while ensuring every community has enough to eat? At the University of Cambridge, a team of scientists, partners, and innovators are working together to answer that question. The Crop Science Centre is a global hub where science meets society to create a fairer, more sustainable future for farming. Its mission is to make global food production more equitable, sustainable, and resilient. They are driven by the belief that innovation must serve everyone — not just those who can afford it. https://www.cropsciencecentre.org/
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November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🌟 Ready to take the next step in your career?

Applications are open for the Cambridge Biosciences Doctoral Training Programme! 🔬

➡️ Fully funded opportunities: supported by the BBSRC

Learn more and apply now: bbsrcdtp.lifesci.cam.ac.uk/how-apply

#Postgraduate #Cambridge #PhD
November 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Congratulations to our 4 researchers awarded European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grants!

These collaborative awards will support ambitious interdisciplinary projects in innovative areas of the biological sciences.

Read more about the projects: www.bio.cam.ac.uk/news/school-...

#ERCSyG
School researchers awarded major collaborative funding from the
Four leading scientists in the School of Biological Sciences, University of Cambridge, working with colleagues in other European institutions, have been awarded Synergy Grants from the European
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November 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
📢 Applications for the 2026 Cambridge Amgen Scholars Programme are now open!

• Open to undergraduate students – UK & Europe
• Fully paid 8-week lab-based placements
• All scholars housed in college accommodation

Eligibility & how to apply: amgenscholars.bio.cam.ac.uk

#Cambridge #AmgenScholars
November 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Our final leadership team to reintroduce are the brilliant leads of the Functional and Evolutionary Genomics Theme. New lead John shares his thoughts on research across the School. Learn more on our website: www.bio.cam.ac.uk @camvetschool.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social #BiologicalSciences
October 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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A Nobel-winning scientist of great modesty and humour, John Gurdon died on 7 Oct. Not only did he make a discovery that laid the foundations for stem cell research, he also created one of the best environments for research at the Wellcome/CRUK Gurdon Institute wellcome.org/news/sir-joh...
Sir John Gurdon, 1933-2025 | Wellcome
A Nobel-winning scientist of great modesty and humour, John Gurdon died on 7 October. He made a discovery that opened up the field of cloning research, and created one of the best environments for res...
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October 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
📢 Want to join a community driving scientific, medical and technological innovation?

Applications are now open for our MPhil in Therapeutic Sciences!

🔗 Find out more and apply: www.ats.cam.ac.uk/mphil-therap...

#TherapeuticSciences #MPhil #Cambridge #Masters
October 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Meet our Reproduction, Development and Lifelong Health Theme Leads. New Lead Sumru shares her hopes for the Theme. Learn more on our website: www.bio.cam.ac.uk

@gurdoninstitute.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social @pdncambridge.bsky.social @scicambridge.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Say hello to our wonderful Infection and Immunity Research Theme Leads! New Lead Nerea shares some thoughts on the plans for the Theme moving forward. #BiologicalSciences
@cambiochem.bsky.social @camvetschool.bsky.social @campathology.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We're reintroducing the leadership team for our Organisms, Evolution and Planetary Resilience Research Theme. New lead Christine reflects on their goals for the Themes
@camplantsci.bsky.social @camzoology.bsky.social #BiologicalSciences
September 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Unlock your potential with a Master's at the University of Cambridge! 🔬 Our MPhil in Biological Sciences offers a unique opportunity for cutting-edge, lab-based research at a world-leading institution.

Explore and apply: www.mphil.bio.cam.ac.uk

#Cambridge #BiologicalSciences #Postgraduate
September 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Today meet the leadership team for our Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour Research Theme! New lead Lucy tells us her thoughts on the Research Themes - find out more bio.cam.ac.uk #BiologicalSciences
@phar.cam.ac.uk @pdncambridge.bsky.social @campsydept.bsky.social @camzoology.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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If you are from the US and interested in applying for a PhD with me (or anyone else @camzoology.bsky.social @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social), your deadline for the gates scholarship is October 15!
(You’ll need to write a research proposal, so contact PIs now) www.gatescambridge.org/programme/th...
Postgraduate Cambridge University Scholarship | Gates Cambridge
A fully funded graduate education for future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
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September 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our 2025 Experience Postgrad Life Sciences cohort wrapped up the programme with brilliant presentations at our final symposium, followed by a celebratory dinner at Corpus Christi College.

Thank you to our partner @corpuscambridge.bsky.social, the @BBSRC, and all our programme supporters!
September 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We’re excited to re-introduce the academic leads for our Molecules and Cells Research Theme! Hear from new Theme Lead Marc about what the Research Themes mean to him.

Find out more bio.cam.ac.uk 
#BiologicalSciences @scicambridge.bsky.social @cambiochem.bsky.social @mrc-tu.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The Scholars from all 5 European Amgen Programmes attended their end-of-programme symposium last week, hosted in Clare College, Cambridge.

This international event included scholar posters, academia and industry speakers, workshops, networking, and – of course – punting!

#AmgenScholars #Symposium
September 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
New article out now!

Our researchers @sumrubayin.bsky.social, @bensteventon.bsky.social, and @storerlab.bsky.social share key takeaways from a workshop on complex tissue regeneration, highlighting the need for more collaboration and interdisciplinary work.

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Building and rebuilding complex tissues: strategic visions from a research-led workshop
ABSTRACT. How complex tissues develop and regenerate post-injury is one of the most fascinating and important processes in biology. Recent technical advances that enable the generation of a quantitati...
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September 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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🎙️Lunch-break podcast idea!
Catch Dr Amy Milton on #BBC #Radio4 very own The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry—exploring all things memory from consolidation to implanted memories 🧠✨

🎧Listen now: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
#Psychology #Neuroscience #Memory #BBCSounds @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social
BBC Radio 4 - Curious Cases, Series 23, Memory Swap
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain probe the science of memory.
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August 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our Amgen Scholars are over halfway through their summer programme doing lab projects at Cambridge. Outside of the lab, the group have also been enjoying a social programme including meeting with Programme alumni, and a day trip to Oxford.
August 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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With the news of cuts to mRNA vaccine development in the US, Unit Director Anne Willis joined Marnie Chesterton yesterday to discuss the evidence behind vaccines.

Listen to the BBC inside science episode here: buff.ly/deJ4NZf
August 8, 2025 at 8:41 AM
We are delighted to welcome summer students to the Experience Postgrad Life Sciences programme!

The group met the 2025 interns from various university summer programmes at an event hosted by Corpus Christi College.

Read more about the programme: www.cam.ac.uk/stories/expe...
August 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
📣 Calling all researchers interested in the gut-immune-brain axis!

Join us for the UK GIBA Network+ launch event 👇
Are you interested in the gut-immune-brain axis (GIBA)? 🧠🔬

Researchers and stakeholders from all disciplines and backgrounds are invited to join the launch event for our UK GIBA Network+.

📅 Monday 22nd September
📍 Southampton Harbour Hotel
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-giba-ne...
July 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Understanding women’s biology is key to improving lifelong health and supporting the health of future generations. Our scientists are working across disciplines to drive crucial advancements in women’s health.

Find out more about our research: www.cam.ac.uk/stories/putt...
Putting women’s health in the spotlight
Cambridge researchers are working to undo a longstanding male bias in health research, to help drive more effective healthcare for all.
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July 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM