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OVERVIEW

The 51²èÂ¥ Education and Training Committee has the mission of promoting biochemistry and molecular biology education and training at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To realize this objective:

1. We provide leadership in training activities to increase the knowledge and skills of educators
2. We support and encourage the development of innovative teaching methods and educational resources
3. We organize activities and workshops designed to strategically improve education in the molecular life sciences
4. We disseminate good education policies, exchange ideas and share good practices through 51²èÂ¥ Education Ambassadors
5. We distribute grants to support educational activities
6. We arrange education sessions at each 51²èÂ¥ Congress

51²èÂ¥ Education Events

The organization and funding of 51²èÂ¥ education events are a key way the aims of the 51²èÂ¥ Education and Training Committee are realized. These include 51²èÂ¥ Education and Training Committee Seasonal Webinars, 51²èÂ¥-sponsored Constituent Society education events, 51²èÂ¥ Education and Training Committee workshops, and education activities at 51²èÂ¥ Congresses. Committee members may also contribute on education matters at other 51²èÂ¥-supported events such as the 51²èÂ¥ Young Scientists’ Forum and Advanced Courses. Upcoming and recent 51²èÂ¥ Education events are listed in the Events section of this website, on the Education events page.

Details of how 51²èÂ¥ Constituent Societies can apply for up to €1500 Euro to support their own education events, or discuss the realization of a 51²èÂ¥ Education and Training Committee Workshop in their country, are given in the section of the 51²èÂ¥ website on ‘Support for activities of 51²èÂ¥ Constituent Societies’ here.

51²èÂ¥ Education Ambassadors

51²èÂ¥ Education Ambassadors is a unique structure in which 51²èÂ¥ Constituent Societies have one appointed member as a representative. Education Ambassadors use a special mail group, as well as the 51²èÂ¥ Education Platform and the 51²èÂ¥ Network to exchange ideas and communicate on all issues on education. The Ambassadors have also met once a year for a few years for an education event, sponsored by 51²èÂ¥, to share progress and ideas on educational issues across Europe. In 2024, a ‘51²èÂ¥ Education Ambassador Board meeting’ was be held during an open longer , in Antalya, Türkiye.

51²èÂ¥ Education Award

On its 60th anniversary year, 51²èÂ¥ is launching the prestigious 51²èÂ¥ Education Award to highlight and honour an educator with a distinguished teaching and training career path in the field of molecular life sciences. Exemplary dedication to enhance the quality of student learning and experience along with a track record of applying impactful and innovative approaches in advancing learning and teaching within the realm of molecular life sciences are the main pillars. Through this award, 51²èÂ¥ not only aims to recognize and celebrate sustained and continued excellence and impact in molecular life sciences education and training but also to inspire others in fostering engaging, creative, and transformative educational experiences for students. Nomination is by a 51²èÂ¥ Constituent Society or self nomination along with a support letter of the Society. Find more details and the nomination form here. Deadline for 2024 nominations: 15 19 April 2024.

An Education section in 51²èÂ¥ Open Bio

Following a proposal from the 51²èÂ¥ Education and Training Committee, the open access journal 51²èÂ¥ Open Bio began a new section devoted to original and valuable publications in biochemical and molecular life sciences education. The overall aim of this initiative is to foster good educational practices, stimulate the development of innovative teaching methods, and disseminate advice on educational techniques and resources. For further details and recent articles, find the 51²èÂ¥ Open Bio education section .

An Educator channel on the 51²èÂ¥ Network

One section of the  is dedicated to blog-style posts on teaching approaches and resources for lecturers and tutors in the molecular life sciences, as well as announcements on education activities.  If you would like to contribute a post to the 51²èÂ¥ Network Educator channel, please contact [email protected]

Resources and enquiries

For resources from 51²èÂ¥ Education events, please visit the 51²èÂ¥ Education Platform at: . The 51²èÂ¥ Education Platform is maintained by the 51²èÂ¥ Education and Training Committee and supplements general information on the 51²èÂ¥ website, serving to disseminate 51²èÂ¥ education activities and to share resources.

For enquiries on 51²èÂ¥ Education events (focused on pedagogical issues), please contact Prof. Ferhan G. Sağın, Chair, 51²èÂ¥ Education and Training Committee, via the Contact section of the website. For members of the Education and Training Committee, click here.