Learning and training
New insights into the experiences of different groups at research conferences in the UK
Exploring participation at conferences and how we enhance our own offer.
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New leadership roles in Learning and Training
Dr Michelle Bishop, Associate Director, Learning and Training, shares details about role developments within her leadership team.
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Translating training in the virtual world
The global pandemic forced some drastic changes to our training offer: this is how we tackled the transition to virtual and what happened next.
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First of its kind global Covid-19 genomics training programme launched
A new training collaboration between Wellcome Connecting Science and the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) consortium
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COG-UK and Wellcome Connecting Science receive funding for a global training programme in SARS-CoV-2 genomics
We are delighted to have been jointly awarded a Wellcome-FCDO Joint Initiative on Research in Epidemic Preparedness and Response grant of nearly £1 million.
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Training healthcare professionals during a pandemic
Rachel Berkson, from our Courses and Conferences team, discusses the opportunities and challenges of online training
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Scaled-up training collaboration brings vital genomics skills to African researchers
Large-scale bioinformatics training will further equip scientists with the skills to help tackle major health challenges
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Gardening during lockdown
Guest blog by Lee Outhwaite, Head Gardener at the Wellcome Genome Campus.
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An Antimicrobial Resistance Toolkit
Digital AMR resources from Advanced Courses and Scientific Courses to support scientists, researchers, and healthcare workers.
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Tackling the global problem of antimicrobial resistance through professional online development
This exciting new course delivers online learning approaches to practical laboratory techniques, through a series of videos and interactive exercises.
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Genomics in nursing and healthcare
Knowledge and understanding of why and where genomics is relevant to everyday clinical practice is becoming increasingly important.
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Meeting Modern China at Cambridge Sustainable Tourism Conference 2020
In February the Conference Centre exhibited at the Cambridge Sustainable Tourism Conference 2020 – China Sector. Find out how we got on!
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Championing inclusion and diversity at biomedical research meetings
How can conferences encourage a supportive research culture where all can thrive?
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Genomic surveillance of antimicrobial resistance
New train-the-trainer course aims to improve global capacity and skills in low- and middle income-countries.
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Addressing inclusion in genetic counselling: A trans community perspective
Reubs Walsh, a scientist working to define better healthcare guidelines for the transgender community, joined the 2019 World Congress on Genetic Counselling to talk about transgender risk profiles.
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European Journal of Medical Genetics - Special issue on Genetic Counselling
The special issue of this journal is guest edited by Anna Middleton, Barbara Biesecker and Christine Patch.
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The importance of diversity in the world of personalised genomics
The promised benefits of personalised medicine are unlikely to benefit all while the genomic studies are predominantly limited to European populations.
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Free online course to help nurses with genetic counselling in the new genomic era
Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences announces the launch of its first online course in Genetic Counselling in partnership with FutureLearn.
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Translating the genomics revolution for patient benefit
Commercialising Genomic Research – 2018 workshop summary and new LinkedIn group
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Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences launch third online 'Bacterial Genomes' course
The courses introduces the open-source genome browser and annotation, Artemis, which enables scientists to bring their work to life and share new understanding visually.
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Blood, sweat and success: Implementing a gender balance policy
Scientific Programme Manager, Dr Treasa Creavin, shares her perspective on developing and applying a gender balance policy for Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences.
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New online course introduces bioinformatics to address skills-gap
Free online course - Bacterial Genomes: From DNA to protein function using bioinformatics - starts 11 June.
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New online course in genetics of disease-causing bacteria launched for health professionals and biologists worldwide
This 3-week introduction to pathogen genomics, will be the first online course offered by wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences and is open to anyone to join.
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Q&A with Alice Matimba, Overseas Courses Development Officer
Dr Alice Matimba shares her passion for developing and delivering courses on biomedical and genomic sciences in low- and middle-income countries.
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Developing skills in bioinformatics for pathogen genome analysis in Asia
Understanding pathogen genomes, how they evolve and which genes are essential for their ability to cause disease, is a key part of the battle to reduce the global disease burden. But capacity for research and skills for genome data analysis are limited in most low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia and South America and the Caribbean.
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Stars of human evolution gather at new multi-disciplinary conference
200 geneticists, palaeontologists, archaeologists, and primatologists, gathered at the Wellcome Genome Campus in November to celebrate the ancient DNA field.
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First World Congress for Genetic Counselling takes place at the Wellcome Genome Campus
Connecting Science's Anna Middleton gives us her perspective on the meeting.
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Exploring the Microbiome - moving on from association to causation
150 international scientists and clinicians gathered to discuss the latest research on the microbiome at the 6th Exploring Human Host-Microbiome Interactions in Health and Disease conference.
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Strengthening capacity in infectious disease detection in Africa
The latest iteration of the popular 'Molecular Approaches to Clinical Microbiology in Africa' laboratory course provided training for scientists and clinicians from across Africa.
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Seed Funding Pilot for Collaborative Research Projects following Costa Rica Advanced Course
Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences are piloting seed funding year-long research projects in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre boosts its offering for event organisers
Press release: We have launched a new initiative aimed at event organisers, offering a comprehensive range of event management services.
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Malaria Experimental Genetics course travels to Ghana
The Malaria Experimental Genetics course was established in 2011 and has proved popular with malaria researchers from all over the world.
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Teaching Next Generation Sequencing technologies to biomedical researchers
On the latest course sixteen enthusiastic participants learnt about this essential tool for genome and genetic analysis of human and infectious disease.
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Leading the genomics revolution in everyday nursing practice
The first G2NA retreat identified how to get genomics integrated into practice, policy, professional development, and nursing curricula worldwide.
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Stunning new website completes Conference Centre refurbishment
The Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre has launched its striking new website, giving visitors a real feel for the venue.
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Innovative learning events for a global audience
The Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences (ACSC) programme has a long history of creating and organising innovative learning events for a global audience.
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Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre: delivering quality and excellence
We are passionate about ensuring everything we do, from experience to environment, is of the highest possible quality.
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Overseas Course participants produce first original paper
Twenty students on an Overseas Course in Argentina not only developed their skills in pathogen surveillance but have also produced the programme’s first research paper!
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Exploring genomes, one cell at a time - Single Cell Genomics conference 2016
In September 2016, Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences welcomed scientists from across the world to their Single Cell Genomics conference at the Wellcome Genome Campus.
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