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Enabling everyone to explore genomic science and its impact on research, health and society. Funded by @WellcomeTrust and part of the @SangerInstitute family.
Wellcome Genome Campus
Joined March 2017
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. π
17β18 Feb 2026 β° Apply by 5 Dec 2025 π https://t.co/3ynnw7ar43
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Join our next #GenomicsLite session next Wednesday at 3.30pm.
π― 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. π
Wednesday 12 November, 3.30pm BST π https://t.co/2tQ80pMdGZ
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Reminder, our next #GenomicsLite session is on at 3pm today! Click here to be notified:
β° Reminder! Our next #GenomicsLite session is next Wednesday! Join staff from the @sangerinstitute as we consider: How do cells grow? π
Wednesday 15 October, 3pm BST π Click 'notify me' to get a reminder when we go live: https://t.co/SVz6HmBOPO
#Science #Genomics #Cells
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Register for your place at #Biodiversity25 by 29 September! β° Connect with experts tackling the same #BiodiversityResearch challenges as youπ± Learn how to apply the latest genomics tools and approaches to transform your eukaryotic genome studies𧬠π https://t.co/3KCKAz32yE
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π Congrats to our Science Policy course bursary winners! Weβre excited to see how you will shape evidence-informed policymaking in the future. πExplore bursary opportunities: https://t.co/kmPqfKbMmB
#SciPol25
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Watch the @engageWCS team discussing the nasal microbiome below π π Watch the full video here:
Staff Scientist Katie Bellis and Postdoctoral Fellow RΓ³isΓn Boggan from the @sangerinstitute joined us to explore the concept of the microbiome. π Watch the full video: https://t.co/AQBIwKBgIv
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Submit an abstract for the Understanding Life #Biodiversity25 conference by 28 July π
Abstract extension for #Biodiversity25 β‘ You have until 28 July to submit insights from your #eukaryotic genome studies using genome reference resources. Showcase your work within an open and collaborative forum for global #biodiversity researchers. π https://t.co/3KCKAz32yE
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Exciting opportunity available for six students, read below for all the details π
π£ 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. π
21- 25 July 2025 β° Apply by 9am on 10 July π https://t.co/UAePmFTqhi
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Next week @thisismadani joins #AIxBio25, hosted by @ConnectingSci @eventsWCS, to explore scaling benefits in protein design in his talk, βScaling Foundation Models for Protein Generation.β Learn more: https://t.co/3dnvCRtcqI
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Shape the future of #biodiversity genomics at scale - a new conference for understanding life! #Biodiversity25 Share insights with peers working with #eukaryotic genomes & genome reference resources ποΈ27-29 October π https://t.co/3KCKAz32yE π©Abstracts due: 14 July @blaxterlab
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Happy Pride month! π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ Our campus LGBTQ+ network has organised multiple events throughout June to connect and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and allies. π Here's what they have planned ‡οΈ
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From protein structure and disease modelling to drug discovery and clinical imaging, #AI is redefining how we approach many biological challenges. Hear from experts working at the forefront of #AIforBiology at #AIxBIo25! β°Register by 27 May: https://t.co/yONsRLQESs
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Apply for our two day work experience below π
We have six places for A Level or T Level students to join the @SangerInstitute Cellular Operations programme for a two day work experience. π
Thursday 7 August - Friday 8 August 2025 π Location: Wellcome Genome Campus, Cambridgeshire π https://t.co/lZ0E9cPH6V
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Explore bioinformatics software or learn techniques for teaching genomics with @connectingsci. Discover challenges within the global business environment with @salfordbizsch, or gain insights into treasury with @actupdate. Access free learning now π
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Happy to be part of @ConnectingSci course in Helminths genomics. Mitogenome analysis by @nanopore sequencing was implented for the first time π€©π¦π·πΊπΎ
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A huge congratulations to this year's bursary winners attending our Human Evolution conference! #HumanEvo25 π We're delighted to support your career development at the intersection of #AncientDNA & modern genomes. πFind out more about our #bursaries: https://t.co/f1ov7LCiKV
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πCheck out Sam's interview on science, genomics & engagement below.
𧬠ππ»ππ½πΆπΏπΆπ»π΄ π°ππΏπΆπΌππΆππ ππ΅πΏπΌππ΄π΅ #ScienceEngagement Sam shares his journey from space #science to #genomics and how heβs helping to break down barriers and spark curiosity. πRead his interview: https://t.co/LJOjlMgReu
#STEM #PublicEngagement #Biology
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A huge congratulations to our @yourgenome team for winning a silver #YouTube Creator Award! π₯³ #ScienceEngagement #ChatBiology #Biology #Genomics #Science
π₯ Weβve won a Silver #YouTube Creator Award! π₯ A HUGE thank you to our amazing 300K+ subscribersβ this wouldnβt be possible without you! π Not subscribed yet? Join us to explore the world of #DNA, #genes & #genomes! 𧬠π Subscribe: https://t.co/h9Eb4X8UUm
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π₯³ We're thrilled to announce that our @sangerinstitute virtual #WorkExperience course has been shortlisted for #STEM Initiative of the Year at the @CambridgeIndy #Science and #Technology Awards! π Read about its impact: https://t.co/v6AJAWbMGH
#SciTechAwards @springpod #STEM
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