Biology Week 2026 (8-18 October)
As part of Biology Week for 2026, we are running a series of events around the theme of ‘Evolution’ to tie in with the recent OU/BBC co-production. Biology Week is running from 8-18 October 2026 (an extended week this year!), and we have a variety of events and activities. You can take part in a competition for the best evolution-themed image, listen to talks from esteemed colleagues from both the OU and the University of Southampton, and visit our bespoke virtual reality room to explore how evolution is taught at the OU in biology and beyond!
Programme of events and activities:
Monday 12 October 7-8 pm: “Coexistence and niches in plants” by Dr Yoseph Araya (The Science Study site online meeting room) **
Wednesday 14 October 7-8 pm: “Researching evolution at the OU and BBC coproductions” by Dr Thomas Stubbs and Dr Zhraa Alhaboby (The Science Study site online meeting room) **
Friday 16 October 12:00-13:00: “The Origin of the species in 50min!” by Dr. Neil Gostling, University of Southampton (Hybrid event; LHCS Seminar Room; N1035; Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/34409880553943?p=IcJppz4t9nxgAiZphK Meeting ID: 344 098 805 539 43 Passcode: CX3yz2cp)
8-18 October: “Evolution images competition” (Science Study Site Biology Forum)
8-18 October: “Studying Evolution at the OU” (The OU VR room Frame; link will be made available on the Biology Forum)
** **A recording of this talk will be shared on the OU YouTube channel/STEM social media pages. Search The Open University STEM to find our accounts!
You can find more information about all of the events and activities on the OU Science Study Site and via the Biology Forum
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Biology Week Team
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