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๐ฃ Calling UK-based #science #teachers and #technicians - join us for a free conference on #biotechnology in the classroom.
We've partnered with @ABEProgOffice and @STEM_UH to offer a conference on Cutting Edge Biotechnology developments and research.
๐ cstu.io/0528b8
ALT Cutting Edge Biotechnology conference for teachers and technicians, 18 March 2026, with a smiling scientist pipetting in a lab. Event details and 'Book your place' button on yellow background.
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๐ฃ Calling UK-based #science #teachers and #technicians - join us for a free conference on #biotechnology in the classroom.
We've partnered with @ABEProgOffice and @STEM_UH to offer a conference on Cutting Edge Biotechnology developments and research.
๐ cstu.io/0528b8
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๐ฃ Calling all UK-based #science departments โ join our final cohort of the The Royal Society funded Barcoding for Beginners programme!
This programme involves #CPD, and a visit to the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
๐ Find out how to get involved: cstu.io/6644b2 #STEM
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We're looking forward to joining @theASE 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: cstu.io/162f22
๐ Talk 2: cstu.io/b59407
#ASEConf2026
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๐ Reminder
Our next episode comes out tomorrow at 3pm.
4 Dec 2025
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.
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Wed 10 Dec, 3pm GMT
๐ Click โnotify meโ: cstu.io/d070f9
Got questions? Drop them below!
#DNA
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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society retweeted
5 Nov 2025
Join our next #GenomicsLite session next Wednesday at 3.30pm.
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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.
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Wednesday 12 November, 3.30pm BST
๐ cstu.io/59cdc7
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We have an exciting opportunity for Year 10 and 11 students to join @sangerinstitute for a one-day genomics #WorkExperience. The students will learn lab skills, explore bioinformatics & meet experts.
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โฐ Apply by 5 Dec 2025
๐ cstu.io/bf2d2d
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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! The course is suitable for ages 14 .
๐ Sign up: cstu.io/8e01a3
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๐ฃ Final call to apply for our #WorkExperience opportunity at the @SangerInstitute!
8 places for #ALevel & #TLevel students to gain lab experience in:
๐งฌ Vector Engineering
๐งช Organoid Modelling
๐ CRISPR Screening
๐งญ Spatial Genomics
๐ cstu.io/22bc6b
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Donโt miss this incredible opportunity to learn from experts at one of the worldโs leading research institutes!
#ScienceExperience #CRISPR #Genomics #FutureScientists #SangerInstitute #STEM #ChatBiology
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Reminder our next #GenomicsLite session starts today at 3pm!
10 Oct 2025
โฐ Reminder! Our next #GenomicsLite session is next Wednesday!
Join staff from the @sangerinstitute as we consider: How do cells grow?
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Wednesday 15 October, 3pm BST
๐ Click 'notify me' to get a reminder when we go live: cstu.io/cb66a8
#Science #Genomics #Cells
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๐ฃ Exciting #WorkExperience opportunity at the @SangerInstitute!
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 cstu.io/22bc6b
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Donโt miss this incredible opportunity to learn from experts at one of the worldโs leading research institutes!
#ScienceExperience #CRISPR #Genomics #FutureScientists #SangerInstitute #STEM #ChatBiology
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In July, 200 Year 10s from @unityschoolsp schools attended the @sangerinstitute for our annual schools conference.
๐งฌ From quizzing staff and creative pipetting ๐จ to touring DNA sequencing labs, students gave glowing feedback on the day.
๐ Read more: cstu.io/901b1e
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Last week we joined @HillsRoadNews for their EPQ Stimulus Day, alongside colleagues from the @sangerinstitute.
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
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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 @sangerinstitute.
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RT @ChatWithChauke: Free virtual work experience for pupils (14 year olds) ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ โ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ!
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๐ฃ We have a #WorkExperience opportunity for six Year 12 students to join our Human Genetics team at the @sangerinstitute!
This will be an immersive opportunity to join both our wet- and dry-lab teams.
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21- 25 July 2025
โฐ Apply by 9am on 10 July
๐ cstu.io/0d184e
ALT Work experience opportunity with Human Genetics
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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society retweeted
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๐ 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, with Jonathan R. Goodman, from @sangerinstitute.
๐ฅ Watch: cstu.io/ac2b30
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