
The Higher Biology Podcast
Mr Downie
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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Conformers and Regulators with Prof Ken Whelan and Ollie Thomas
The Higher Biology Podcast
04/23/23 • 70 min
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 Leckie store on Amazon HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.
YoungScot Rewards Code: LSOLDIWW

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Revision Shorts: Structure of DNA Summary
The Higher Biology Podcast
02/24/24 • 6 min
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 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 HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.
YoungScot Rewards Code: 2FSAPFMA

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Revision Shorts: Genomic Sequencing Summary
The Higher Biology Podcast
03/05/24 • 6 min
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 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 HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.
YoungScot Rewards Code: MY3VC78X

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DNA, PCR, and The Loch Ness Monster with Prof Neil Gemmell
The Higher Biology Podcast
11/30/20 • 59 min
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 Monster
This 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 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 HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.
YoungScot Rewards Code: MOGHE77Q

Revision Shorts: Environmental Control of Metabolism
The Higher Biology Podcast
05/09/25 • 10 min
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 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 HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.
YoungScot Rewards Code: ZD4CWOK7

Dark Waters: A Story of Bioaccumulation with Robert Bilott
The Higher Biology Podcast
10/19/22 • 57 min
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 guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.uk
Thanks also to Education Scotland for their support.
YoungScot Rewards Code: 6D09N7XJ

Revision Shorts: Metabolic Rate
The Higher Biology Podcast
04/17/25 • 7 min
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 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 HEREThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.
YoungScot Rewards Code: 4WIRZYVS

COP 26 Special: Part 1
The Higher Biology Podcast
11/13/21 • 60 min
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.

Scotland's First Black Professor - Sir Geoff Palmer
The Higher Biology Podcast
06/27/21 • 65 min
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 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
Thanks 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-school
YoungScot Rewards Code: C0BTFMWA

COP 26 Special: Part 2
The Higher Biology Podcast
11/13/21 • 63 min
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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Higher Biology Podcast have?
The Higher Biology Podcast currently has 37 episodes available.
What topics does The Higher Biology Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Life Sciences, Science Education, Podcasts, Education, Science and Biology.
What is the most popular episode on The Higher Biology Podcast?
The episode title 'Conformers and Regulators with Prof Ken Whelan and Ollie Thomas' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Higher Biology Podcast?
The average episode length on The Higher Biology Podcast is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Higher Biology Podcast released?
Episodes of The Higher Biology Podcast are typically released every 15 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of The Higher Biology Podcast?
The first episode of The Higher Biology Podcast was released on May 2, 2020.
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