Biochemical Society announces 2021 winners
Biochemical Society announces its 2021 winners, celebrating and recognizing excellence in the molecular biosciences.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) message from the Biochemical Society and Portland Press
The Biochemical Society and Portland Press (PPL) continue to closely monitor developments relating to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) global pandemic. This is an extraordinary time and we aim to follow advice from the government, the World Health Organization and our...
Biochemical Society Events: response to queries concerning Covid-19
The Biochemical Society has been monitoring developments and advice from the UK Government and World Health Organisation (WHO) since the emergence of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in January. The Biochemical Society has taken the decision to postpone or cancel...
Biochemical Society and Portland Press sign joint statement on sharing research data relating to the novel coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak
The Biochemical Society and its publisher, Portland Press, have signed a joint statement, committing to rapid and open sharing of research data and findings relevant to the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China. This statement updates Wellcome’s 2016 joint statement on data sharing in...
UK Government announces “Global Talent Visas” for researchers
The UK Government has announced its plans for a new “Global Talent Visa” for researchers to come to the UK to work. This visa will open on the 20 February 2020 and will be administered by UKRI. The route...
Winners of the Biochemical Society’s Diversity in Science Grants 2019 announced
The Biochemical Society is pleased to announce the winners of its Diversity in Science Grants 2019. These grants are awarded to support research, projects or events which aim to address issues relating to diversity and inclusion in science, technology,...
Large research culture survey published by Wellcome
Wellcome has published a report “What researchers think about the culture they work in” investigating researchers’ experiences of their current research environment. The report is based on a literature review, qualitative interviews, workshops and a quantitative online survey of...
2019 Eisenthal Prize winner announced
The Biochemical Society is pleased to announce that Tom Trainer has been awarded the Eisenthal Prize for his top ranked student report submitted after the completion of one of the Society’s Summer Vacation Studentships. Professor Robert Eisenthal, formerly of...
New Read & Publish pilot agreed with Jisc
The Biochemical Society and Portland Press are delighted to announce an agreement with Jisc for a ‘Read & Publish’ transition pilot spanning all Portland Press journals over 2020 and 2021. Portland Press publishes seven journals. Two are fully open access (OA) titles, with...
Report on funding frameworks for international collaboration published
05.11.2019 The independent report, ‘Changes and choices: advice on future frameworks for international collaboration on research and innovation’ is co-authored by Professor Sir Adrian Smith and Professor Graeme Reid and sets out opportunities to boost international partnerships on research...