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

Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
Joined June 2015
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
7 days
Explore careers in #genomics, #science & #data from anywhere ๐ŸŒ at any time ๐Ÿ•› 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+. ๐Ÿ”— Sign up: https://t.co/WvvOxSS1OB
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
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@sangerinstitute Donโ€™t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from experts at one of the worldโ€™s leading research institutes! #ScienceExperience #CRISPR #Genomics #FutureScientists #SangerInstitute #STEM #ChatBiology
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Final call to apply for our #WorkExperience opportunity at the @SangerInstitute! 8 places for #ALevel & #TLevel students to gain lab experience in: ๐Ÿงฌ Vector Engineering ๐Ÿงช Organoid Modelling ๐Ÿ”Ž CRISPR Screening ๐Ÿงญ Spatial Genomics ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/rHjozFMKBF
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
13 days
Reminder our next #GenomicsLite session starts today at 3pm!
@yourgenome
Your Genome
18 days
โฐ Reminder! Our next #GenomicsLite session is next Wednesday! Join staff from the @sangerinstitute as we consider: How do cells grow? ๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 15 October, 3pm BST ๐Ÿ”— Click 'notify me' to get a reminder when we go live: https://t.co/SVz6HmBOPO #Science #Genomics #Cells
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
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@sangerinstitute Donโ€™t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from experts at one of the worldโ€™s leading research institutes! #ScienceExperience #CRISPR #Genomics #FutureScientists #SangerInstitute #STEM #ChatBiology
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Exciting #WorkExperience opportunity at the @SangerInstitute! 8 places for #ALevel & #TLevel students to gain lab experience in one of 4 research areas: ๐Ÿงฌ Vector Engineering ๐Ÿงช Organoid Modelling ๐Ÿ”Ž CRISPR Screening ๐Ÿงญ Spatial Genomics ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/rHjozFMKBF
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
1 month
In July, 200 Year 10s from @unityschoolsp schools attended the @sangerinstitute for our annual schools conference. ๐Ÿงฌ From quizzing staff and creative pipetting ๐ŸŽจ to touring DNA sequencing labs, students gave glowing feedback on the day. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: https://t.co/k0RKq1jBLW
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
2 months
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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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
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๐Ÿงฌ 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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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
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๐Ÿ“ฃ 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. ๐Ÿ“… 21- 25 July 2025 โฐ Apply by 9am on 10 July ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/UAePmFTqhi
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@yourgenome
Your Genome
4 months
๐Ÿ” 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. ๐ŸŽฅ Watch: https://t.co/wRQDiK9qZs
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
4 months
Brilliant to see posters up at @TAAsciencedept as part of our @royalsociety funded Barcoding for Beginners project! ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿชฐ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ”Ž๐Ÿฅผ๐Ÿ”ฌ Read about this unique opportunity and how to get involved: https://t.co/r8Rx2PtT8V #genomics #Barcoding #science #biology
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An opportunity for teachers and technicians to get hands-on with molecular biology techniques
@TAAsciencedept
Science@Thomas Alleyne Academy
4 months
So pleased to hang up the posters our 6th form DNA barcoders produced. Big thanks to @engageWCS for printing these for us. Looking forward to our barcoding community day tomorrow! #DNA #futurescientists
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
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โฐ Reminder! Our next #GenomicsLite session is on today! Join Katie Bellis and Dr Rรณisรญn Boggan from the @sangerinstitute as we consider: What is the microbiome? ๐Ÿ“… Thursday 19 June, 3pm BST ๐Ÿ”— Click 'notify me' to get a reminder when we go live: https://t.co/9g2aulRUBB
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
5 months
๐Ÿ“š We're excited to share that our Social Scientist, Dr Jonathan R Goodman, has published a book with @yalepress: Invisible Rivals. Invisible Rivals is out on 17 June, but is available to pre-order: https://t.co/w8lzY03W0z ๐Ÿ‘ Join us in celebrating Jonathan's book debut!
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
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๐ŸŽฏ Our next #GenomicsLite explores: ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ #๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ? Join us live on YouTube with @sangerinstitute staff to dive into the amazing world of microbes living in and on our bodies! ๐Ÿ“… Thurs 19 June, 3pm BST ๐Ÿ”— Click 'notify me': https://t.co/9g2aulRUBB
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
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@sangerinstitute Please share with schools, students, or educators who may benefit from this experience! ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐Ÿ“ฃ #WorkExperience #WorkExperienceCambridge #CareersinScience #ScienceWorkExperience #WorkExperienceCambridge
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@engageWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society
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We have six places for A Level or T Level students to join the @SangerInstitute Cellular Operations programme for a two day work experience. ๐Ÿ“… Thursday 7 August - Friday 8 August 2025 ๐Ÿ“ Location: Wellcome Genome Campus, Cambridgeshire ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/lZ0E9cPH6V
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