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EMBL Science Education & Public Engagement - formerly ELLS

EMBL’s Science Education & Public Engagement (formerly ELLS) office offers training and engagement for European teachers, young learners and diverse publics.

https://www.embl.org/ells/

16/06/2026

Looking for a classroom-ready resource on epigenetics?

Decoding the Epigenetic Clock is a free EMBL resource that brings epigenetics and biological ageing to life for secondary school students.

Inside you’ll find everything you need for your lesson:
🧪 Fact sheets covering key genetic and epigenetic concepts
📊 A hands-on, data-based activity where students build an epigenetic clock using mouse methylation data
🗣️ A collaborative ‘Pitch a Paper’ activity based on EMBL epigenetic research
🍬 An optional practical modelling activity from the Gurdon Institute (University of Cambridge)
📋 A full teacher’s pack with slides, guidance, and model answers

Apply to our virtual course Epigenetics for Educators to access the resource.

More info here: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/epigenetics-for-educators/

08/06/2026

🧬 How do you teach the "Nature vs. Nurture" debate in your classroom?

If you're looking for fresh ways to teach epigenetics and biological aging, applications are now open for our Virtual LearningLAB: Epigenetics for Educators.

Join EMBL scientists for a 2-week virtual course designed to bring cutting-edge life sciences directly to your students.

Why join us?
🔬 Learn directly from active EMBL researchers in live Q&As
📘 Get a brand-new, ready-to-use teaching resource on epigenetics & aging
🌍 Connect with a global community of STEM educators
📜 Earn a certificate of completion

The Details:
📅 Oct 5 – 18, 2026 (Self-paced + 3 live sessions)
⏳ ~10 hours total workload
💸 100% Free
⏳ Application deadline: 20 September 2026

Apply here: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/epigenetics-for-educators/

25/05/2026

⏳ No time for a full course? No problem.

Only a few days left to access our free, on-demand course:
“Genomics for Educators and Enthusiasts”

⏳ Zero pressure. Dip in, explore what interests you, and take the resources you need before 31 May.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
👀 Watch expert talks on genome sequencing and its applications
🎒 Explore ready-to-use classroom resources, including interactive activities
🎓 Complete the course and earn a certificate

Learn more: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/genomics-for-educators-and-enthusiasts/

21/05/2026

🧬 Catch up with scientists working at the forefront of genomics.

Join our free on-demand course and hear from EMBL experts:

🎥 Vladimír Beneš
See how DNA sequencing technologies have evolved and what they reveal about genotype and phenotype.

🎥 Aleena Mushtaq
Listen in as Aleena explains how sequencing data is made accessible and meaningful for research.

🎥 Tobias Rausch
Get perspectives on how whole genome data is helping scientists investigate rare diseases and cancer.

🎥 Ramile Dilshat
Grab a coffee and watch Ramile explore the genetic switches that guide human heart development.

From sequencing to data analysis to real-world applications, discover how genomics is shaping modern science and medicine.
🎓 Earn a certificate upon completion
🧩 Interactive questions and short activities included

Learn more: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/genomics-for-educators-and-enthusiasts/

18/05/2026

🧬 You may have learned that cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation in a recessive gene…But is it really that simple?

👇 What do you think?
A. All cystic fibrosis cases are caused by the same mutation
B. Different mutations can affect the disease in different ways
C. Disease severity depends only on lifestyle factors
D. I’m not sure

In our “From DNA to therapy” resource, you can explore why different treatment approaches can be used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis.

Curious to bring this into your classroom?
Access the resource through our on-demand course “Genomics for Educators and Enthusiasts”, where you can learn flexibly, explore practical classroom examples, and earn a certificate upon completion.

Learn more: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/genomics-for-educators-and-enthusiasts/

14/05/2026

🧬 Heard of personalised medicine, but not sure how to explain it clearly to your students?

Join our free on-demand course, “Genomics for Educators and Enthusiasts”, and explore our classroom resource: “From DNA to therapy”

This computer-based resource helps you show students how genome sequencing is transforming healthcare today.
🔬 Discover how genomics is used in modern medicine
🎒 Access ready-to-use interactive classroom activities
🎓 Earn your certificate

Learn more: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/genomics-for-educators-and-enthusiasts/

11/05/2026

🧬 How do we actually “read” DNA, and what has that taught us over time?

Vladimír, Head of the Genomics Core Facility at EMBL Heidelberg, shares how DNA sequencing technologies have evolved and what they reveal about the relationship between genotype and phenotype.

Join our free on-demand course and get access to Vladimír Beneš’s talk:
🎥 “My 40 DNA sequencing years”
❓ Test your understanding with interactive questions
🎓 Earn a certificate upon completion

Learn more: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/genomics-for-educators-and-enthusiasts/

07/05/2026

🧬 Ready to refresh your genetics lessons?

Discover the EMBL Explore Genomics collection, part of our free on-demand course “Genomics for Educators and Enthusiasts”.

This set of ready-to-use classroom resources is designed to bring modern genomics into your lessons and spark curiosity.

Whether you’re looking for a quick classroom activity or ideas for a deeper dive into genomics, you’ll find practical resources to support and inspire your teaching.

🎒 Ready-to-use materials
🔬 Real-world genomics examples
🎓 Certificate available through our on-demand course

Grab your new resources here: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/genomics-for-educators-and-enthusiasts/

04/05/2026

🧬 How do scientists use genomic data to answer some of biology’s biggest questions?

Join our free on-demand course and hear from EMBL researchers working at the forefront of genomics:

🎥 Tobias Rausch – “Genomics Applications”
Tobias explores how genome sequencing is helping researchers investigate rare diseases, cancer, and chromosome rearrangements, revealing how changes in DNA can affect health.

🎥 Ramile Dilshat – “Gene regulation during human heart development”
Ramile shares how scientists study the genetic switches that guide early heart development, using cutting-edge tools and heart organoids to better understand disease.

❓ Demonstrate your understanding with interactive questions
🎓 Earn a certificate upon completion

Learn more: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/genomics-for-educators-and-enthusiasts/

30/04/2026

🧬 Every genome tells a story, but how do you help your students read it?

Go behind the scenes with Aleena Mushtaq from EMBL-EBI in her latest talk: “Sequencing data and its applications.”

Join our on-demand course on genomics and discover how scientists make massive amounts of genetic data meaningful, and gather the real-world examples you need to make genomics click for your classroom.

⏳ Short on time? No problem. Dip in, watch the talk, and grab your free teaching resources before 31 May.

🆓 100% Free CPD for educators and enthusiasts.

Register here: https://www.embl.org/ells/training/genomics-for-educators-and-enthusiasts/

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