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Hosted by award-winning biology teacher Paul Downie, The Higher Biology Podcast connects students with leading scientists from around the world.
Designed to support students studying the Scottish Higher Biology qualification, the podcast brings real-world biology into the classroom through conversations with experts including astronaut Tim Peake, naturalist Chris Packham, primatologist Frans de Waal, and forensic anthropologist Prof Lady Sue Black.
The Higher Biology Podcast aims to provide insight into the SQA Higher Biology Course with interviews with scientists, authors, filmmakers, broadcasters, journalists, politicians as well as input from classroom teachers.
This 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.uk
Many thanks also to Education Scotland for their support.
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Mr Downie is joined by Prof Lady Sue Black, a world leading forensic anthropologist whose work spans human anatomy, education and the investigation of war crimes. From her early days working in a butcher's shop, she has risen to become the 37th President of St John's College at Oxford University and a member of the House of Lords. Her groundbreaking research and real-world application of biological science have helped bring justice, advanced forensic identification and inspired countless stud...
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Genetic Control of Metabolism 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 Genetic Control of Metabolism key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course. You can ask questions or get in touch via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This po...
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Environmental Control of Metabolism 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 Environmental Control of Metabolism key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course. You can ask questions or get in touch via @BiologyHigher on Twit...
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Metabolism and Adverse Conditions 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 Metabolism and Adverse Conditions key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course. You can find the extended episode with Prof Ken Whelan mentioned in this ep...
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Metabolism in Conformers and Regulators 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 Metabolism in Conformers and Regulators key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course. You can ask questions or get in touch via @BiologyHigher...
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Metabolic Rate 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 Metabolic Rate key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course. You can ask questions or get in touch via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie t...
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Metabolic Pathways 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 Respiration key area of the SQA Higher Biology Course. You can ask questions or get in touch via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored ...
Following feedback from Higher Biology students, this short revision episode aims to provide a quick summary of some of the key points from the Metabolic Pathways 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 Twitter This podcast is sponsor...
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 Twitter This podcast is sponsored by ...
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...
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 Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, ...
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 Twitter This podcast is spo...
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 Twitter This podcast is s...
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 Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie...
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 Twitter This podcast is sponsored by ...
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 Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Lec...
Mr Downie is joined by Prof Brian Frier and Prof Mark Strachan This episode is based on the Blood Glucose Levels and Obesity key area of the SQA Higher Human Biology Course You can ask questions or get in touch via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This 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.uk You can also find the Leckie store on Amazon HER...
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...
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 Twitter This 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.uk You can also find the ...
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 Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision...
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