The Higher Biology Podcast

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Genomic Sequencing Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Genomic Sequencing key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code: MY3VC78X

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Evolution Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Evolution key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course.Don't forget to check out our previous episode on Evolution with  Prof Steve Hubbard from Dundee University, Dr David Norman from University of Cambridge and World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker for a deeper dive into the key area. Listen now HEREYou can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code: RPDNHKUR

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Mutations Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Mutations key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code: 3WVPH95B

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Structure of the Genome Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Structure of the Genome key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code: Z8SUAAVS

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Cellular Differentiation Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Cellular Differentiation key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code: 6Z0S0B5U

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Gene Expression Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Gene Expression key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code: 5NVPC5SV 

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Replication of DNA Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques.This episode is based on the Replication of DNA key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code: 0VRQE8GZ

Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Structure of DNA Key Area. This episode aims to supplement your revision and should not be seen as a replacement for other revision/retrieval techniques. This episode is based on the Structure of DNA key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code:  2FSAPFMA

Mr Downie is joined by Prof Brian Frier and Prof Mark StrachanThis episode is based on the Blood Glucose Levels and Obesity key area of the SQA Higher Human Biology CourseYou can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code:  2FSAPFMA

Mr Downie is joined by Prof Julie Fitzpatrick OBE who is Scotland's Chief Scientific Adviser and CEO of the Moredun Research Institute Foundation.This episode explores her significant contributions to the world of science and how she has dedicated herself to fostering innovation and collaboration. Her work extends far beyond the laboratory, as she tirelessly champions the importance of science in solving global challenges, from safeguarding animal welfare to ensuring food security and human health.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code:  2FSAPFMA

Mr Downie is joined by fisheries scientist Prof Ken Whelan and Herpetologist Ollie Thomas.This episode is based on the Metabolism of Conformers and Regulators Unit of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code:  LSOLDIWW

Mr Downie is joined by Robert Bilott, a seasoned and internationally-recognized litigator, advocate, and author. Rob has gained international prominence in connection with uncovering and disclosing the world-wide impact of environmental contamination by the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances), particularly PFOA and PFOS. You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code: 6D09N7XJ

Climate change is happening. COP26 in Glasgow in November will confront it. This series of podcasts - Our Dear Green Place – recognises that it’s our young people who will face the most intense impacts of climate change. Securing a greener and more resilient future for our planet will be in their hands. By talking to interviewees across the spectrum from politicians to scientists, sport stars to familiar faces from television and other media, these podcasts will explore the themes of COP26 for youngsters across Scotland, inspiring them to seek knowledge, arouse their passions and demand action. The podcasts will be hosted by Paul Downie and Doug Allan. Paul is Faculty Head of Science at Hyndland Secondary School, Glasgow. In August 2021 he became the first Scottish winner of the Royal Society of Biology Teaching Award. Doug is an award-winning wildlife and documentary cameraman who’s filmed for BBC series such as The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet. In the race of our lives, we must all work together to reach net zero. 

Climate change is happening. COP26 in Glasgow in November will confront it. This series of podcasts - Our Dear Green Place – recognises that it’s our young people who will face the most intense impacts of climate change. Securing a greener and more resilient future for our planet will be in their hands. By talking to interviewees across the spectrum from politicians to scientists, sport stars to familiar faces from television and other media, these podcasts will explore the themes of COP26 for youngsters across Scotland, inspiring them to seek knowledge, arouse their passions and demand action. The podcasts will be hosted by Paul Downie and Doug Allan. Paul is Faculty Head of Science at Hyndland Secondary School, Glasgow. In August 2021 he became the first Scottish winner of the Royal Society of Biology Teaching Award. Doug is an award-winning wildlife and documentary cameraman who’s filmed for BBC series such as The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet. In the race of our lives, we must all work together to reach net zero. 

Mr Downie is joined by Sir Geoff Palmer, who is currently Professor Emeritus in the School of Life Sciences at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and a human rights activist.In 1989, Sir Geoff became Scotland’s first black professor and is most famously known for having invented the barley abrasion process. Sir Geoff was knighted in the 2014 New Year’s Honours for services to human rights, science and charity. In 2018, he was appointed Jamaica's first Honorary Consul in Scotland and is the 2020 recipient of the Jamaican national honour, the Order of Distinction (Commander Class).You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.For YoungScot guidance on face coverings in Scottish secondary schools visit: https://young.scot/get-informed/national/facts-at-secondary-schoolYoungScot Rewards Code: C0BTFMWA

Mr Downie is joined by Scotland's Clinical Director Prof Jason Leitch to catch up on developments since they last spoke in November's Coronavirus Special Part 2 Episode.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.For YoungScot guidance on face coverings in Scottish secondary schools visit: https://young.scot/get-informed/national/facts-at-secondary-schoolYoungScot Rewards Code: Z8SUAAVS

Mr Downie is joined by his own former university professor and friend, Prof Steve Hubbard from Dundee University to discuss Evolution as well as Dr David Norman from University of Cambridge and World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker.This episode is based on the Mutations Unit of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code:  6D09N7XJ

Mr Downie is joined by Professor Nathan Lents from City University of New York in the United States, to discuss MutationsThis episode is based on the Mutations Unit of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code:  3P386FQF

Mr Downie is joined by award winning wildlife cameraman, Doug Allan , Tilly Smith from the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, Rory Grant from The British Christmas Tree Growers Association and Lapwing. You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.“Doug Allan seems to be immune to most of the limitations that govern other humans. Furthermore, he is totally without fear in a way that comes not from recklessness but from deep knowledge and experience.”DAVID ATTENBOROUGHYoungScot Rewards Code: 3WVPH95B

Mr Downie is joined by Professor Neil Gemmell from Otago University in New Zealand, to discuss how DNA, PCR and Genomic Sequencing have played a role in the search for The Loch Ness MonsterThis episode is based on the DNA and the Genome Unit of the SQA Higher Biology Course.You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukYou can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.YoungScot Rewards Code: MOGHE77Q