Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society

We are part of Wellcome Connecting Science @connectingsci and work with a diverse range of communities, learners, educators, and researchers.

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[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

📣 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.

🔗 https://t.co/AATJ15w4jO

[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

📣 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.

🔗 https://t.co/AATJ15w4jO

[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

📣 Calling all UK-based #science departments — 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.

🔗 Find out how to get involved: https://t.co/Mi9xwwNaBp #STEM

[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

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:

🔗 Talk 1: https://t.co/fX6NE2mJYy
🔗 Talk 2: https://t.co/neb3AUshve

#ASEConf2026

[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

🔔 Reminder

Our next episode comes out tomorrow at 3pm.

[Your Genome @yourgenome]

🎯 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.

📅 Wed 10 Dec, 3pm GMT

🔗 Click ‘notify me’: https://t.co/txG9iwKVDx

Got questions? Drop them below!

#DNA

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Join our next #GenomicsLite session next Wednesday at 3.30pm.

[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

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.

📅 17–18 Feb 2026
⏰ Apply by 5 Dec 2025
🔗 https://t.co/3ynnw7ar43

[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

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! The course is suitable for ages 14+.

🔗 Sign up: https://t.co/WvvOxSS1OB

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@sangerinstitute Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from experts at one of the world’s leading research institutes!

#ScienceExperience #CRISPR #Genomics #FutureScientists #SangerInstitute #STEM #ChatBiology

[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

📣 Final call to apply for our #WorkExperience opportunity at the @SangerInstitute!

8 places for #ALevel & #TLevel students to gain lab experience in:

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

🔗 https://t.co/rHjozFMKBF

[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

Reminder our next #GenomicsLite session starts today at 3pm!

[Your Genome @yourgenome]

⏰ Reminder! Our next #GenomicsLite session is next Wednesday!

Join staff from the @sangerinstitute as we consider: How do cells grow?

📅 Wednesday 15 October, 3pm BST

🔗 Click 'notify me' to get a reminder when we go live: https://t.co/SVz6HmBOPO

#Science #Genomics #Cells

[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

@sangerinstitute Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from experts at one of the world’s leading research institutes!

#ScienceExperience #CRISPR #Genomics #FutureScientists #SangerInstitute #STEM #ChatBiology

[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

📣 Exciting #WorkExperience opportunity at the @SangerInstitute!

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

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

🔗 https://t.co/rHjozFMKBF

[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

In July, 200 Year 10s from @unityschoolsp schools attended the @sangerinstitute for our annual schools conference.

🧬 From quizzing staff and creative pipetting 🎨 to touring DNA sequencing labs, students gave glowing feedback on the day.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/k0RKq1jBLW

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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 students’ curiosity and enthusiasm.

#Genomics

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🧬 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.

[Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engageWCS]

📣 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.

📅 21- 25 July 2025
⏰ Apply by 9am on 10 July
🔗 https://t.co/UAePmFTqhi

[Your Genome @yourgenome]

🔍 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.

🎥 Watch: https://t.co/wRQDiK9qZs