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Explaining the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) Chartered Biologist (CBiol) award: Who can apply, how to apply and why apply.

The Royal Society of Biology’s Chartered Biologist (CBiol) designation recognises experienced life science professionals who demonstrate high levels of technical expertise, professional responsibility and ethical practice. Achieving CBiol status signals a commitment to professional standards, continuous development and leadership within the biosciences.

This article explains what it means to become a Chartered Biologist, who is eligible to apply and how the application process works. It also outlines the benefits of chartership—from professional recognition and career development to networking and continued professional development through the Royal Society of Biology.

Drawing on insights from a previous talk delivered at Lab Innovations on professional registration pathways for STEM professionals, the piece also introduces a new online, on-demand course designed to guide applicants through every stage of the Chartered Biologist application process.

Data, data everywhere…

Lab Matters with Harriet Gould

This many thousand subscribers. That many thousand clicks. However many episodes. It’s all marvellous. But what about the humanity of it all? The connection. Actually knowing someone heard and was inspired. That’s what interests me. In the audio world, that kind of data can be harder to quantify. At least, it was — until the […]

What are we going to do about America

Shipping containers

Closing government labs. Trade tensions rising. Policy volatility becoming the norm. And yet — the US economy continues to outperform much of the developed world. If growth isn’t in Europe, and Chinese exports continue to surge, where does that leave UK industry? This month, we ask the uncomfortable question: what are we going to do about America?

Smart, Agile Lab & Cleanroom Spaces.

Discover how Monmouth Scientific’s recirculating air and modular cleanroom solutions enable flexible, sustainable, and future-ready laboratory environments.

Why we need more cross-industry collaboration in laboratory science

Laboratory science is built on discovery, but many sectors still work in isolation, missing opportunities for collaboration. With global challenges like public health and climate change at stake, it’s time to break down the silos. By sharing knowledge and approaches across industries, we can tackle these issues more effectively. We just need to be intentional, create spaces for collaboration, and overcome budget constraints. No one has all the answers, but together, we can get closer.