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The Higher Biology Podcast

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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The Higher Biology Podcast - Conformers and Regulators with Prof Ken Whelan and Ollie Thomas
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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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The Higher Biology Podcast - Revision Shorts: Structure of DNA Summary
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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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The Higher Biology Podcast - Revision Shorts: Genomic Sequencing Summary
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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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Mr Downie is joined by World Record holder, Mark Beaumont and author Jon Drori for a summer holiday special.
With travel plans cancelled for most this summer, this episode aims to take you on a journey around the world from home.
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.
You can find out more about Jon's book 'Around the World in 80 Trees'
HEREYou can find free educational resources for Primary Schools created for Mark's world record breaking cycle HEREYoungScot Rewards Code: 5NVPC5SV

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The Higher Biology Podcast - COP 26 Special: Part 1

COP 26 Special: Part 1

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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.

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The Higher Biology Podcast - Scotland's First Black Professor - Sir Geoff Palmer
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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

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The Higher Biology Podcast - COP 26 Special: Part 2

COP 26 Special: Part 2

The Higher Biology Podcast

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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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The Higher Biology Podcast - Evolution with Prof Steve Hubbard, Dr David Norman and Harry Baker
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01/31/21 • 59 min

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 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: 6D09N7XJ

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The Higher Biology Podcast - Mutations with Prof Nathan Lents

Mutations with Prof Nathan Lents

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01/16/21 • 56 min

Mr Downie is joined by Professor Nathan Lents from City University of New York in the United States, to discuss Mutations
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 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: 3P386FQF

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The Higher Biology Podcast - Coronavirus Special Part 3 with Prof Jason Leitch
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03/11/21 • 29 min

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 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: Z8SUAAVS

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How many episodes does The Higher Biology Podcast have?

The Higher Biology Podcast currently has 30 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 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Higher Biology Podcast released?

Episodes of The Higher Biology Podcast are typically released every 17 days.

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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