The Genetics Society

@GenSocUK

The Genetics Society was founded by William Bateson & Edith Rebecca Saunders in 1919 & is one of the oldest learned societies devoted to Genetics in the world.

genetics.org.uk Joined August 2013

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The Genetics Society @GenSocUK Feb 6, 2023

We recently published the results of our #survey on public trusts in #genetics. More then a 1/3 of the UK public reports an increase in trust in science through the pandemic. How can we keep up this momentum?

More info here: genetics.org.uk/public-percept…

Covid-19 and public perception of genetics infographic.

Main conclusions of the survey:

1. More than a third of the UK public report an increase in trust in science through the pandemic

2. In particular, attitudes to genetics have become more positive

3. Nearly a half of the UK public would like to hear more about science in the media (and fewer than 10% think there is too much science)

4. University academics, NHS spokespersons and governmental advisors are all well trusted sources.

The Genetics Society @GenSocUK Apr 14, 2025

Registration now open! Join us for our Autumn Meeting:
“Ancient genomes: perspectives on human biology and medicine”.

Explore how ancient DNA informs migration, adaptation & disease.

genetics.org.uk/events/ancient…

The Genetics Society @GenSocUK Apr 8, 2025

Thank you to all the amazing participants and tutors (@genotripe, @AlisonWoollard, @helen_keen & @FirstCreateMe) who joined our Communicating Your Science workshop last week. We can’t wait to see how you share your science with the world! #SciComm

Picture of participants and some of the tutors of the Genetics Society Communicating Your Science workshop, on a sunny day with blue sky in front of Chicheley Hall.

The Genetics Society @GenSocUK Apr 3, 2025

What does inclusive science communication look like? Sarah Cosgriff is telling us all about it! #CYS25

The Genetics Society @GenSocUK Apr 3, 2025

We start the second day of our Communicating Your Science workshop with the amazing @helen_keen, teaching us how to share our science with stand up comedy! #CYS25