Building Employability in the Biosciences through Authentic Summer Studentships
HUBS Learning & Teaching Workshop Series 2026.
Details
When? Wednesday 20 May 2026, 09:30 to 16:00
Where? University of Roehampton, Roehampton Lane, London
Building Employability in the Biosciences through Authentic Summer Studentships.
HUBS Learning & Teaching Workshop Series 2026
This workshop explores how employability can be embedded within the biosciences curriculum through authentic, practice-based learning, with a particular focus on summer studentships and project-based opportunities.
In a competitive graduate labour market, biosciences students need more than subject knowledge alone. This session examines how structured research and applied projects, including internally and externally funded studentships, can enhance employability, strengthen self-efficacy, and build core professional and research skills.
We will consider the wider employability pipeline and share practical, scalable approaches that help students connect theory to practice and gain meaningful experiential learning opportunities aligned with employer expectations. The workshop will also provide space to share innovative and inclusive practice in response to increasing emphasis on graduate outcomes and employability metrics.
A final focus will be on widening access opportunities with discussion of strategies to improve participation for students facing financial or structural barriers.
Who should attend?
This event is open to bioscience educators from HUBS member institutions. If you are unsure whether your institution is a HUBS member, please contact hubs@rsb.org.uk
Format
This is an in-person event with a limited number of online places available.
Venue
Portrait Room, Froebel College, University of Roehampton, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PJ
Cost and booking
This event is free to attend; however, advance registration is required using the link at the top of this page. Bookings will close on Sunday 17 May, or earlier if capacity is reached. Please note that this is an in-person event with limited spaces, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Special requirements
If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know during your registration, and will we do what we can to accommodate your needs.
Contact
For booking, website or events queries, please contact hubs@rsb.org.uk
Code of Conduct
By its Royal Charter, the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) has the powers to promote, establish and support standards of professional skill and conduct. The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the pipeline. We proactively promote a culture of inclusivity within our discipline and the broader STEM community. It is vital at any RSB event or meeting, that everyone attending is free from any form of harassment or discrimination, feels comfortable and safe, and has the opportunity for an enjoyable experience.