Press releases
Positive framing of genomics met with scepticism in some communities
Language about genomics used by clinicians and researchers potentially alienates disengaged public audiences. New research suggests that in future, social and historical context should be acknowledged first before discussing scientific detail, in order to effectively engage these groups.
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Citizens’ jury votes for government to begin serious discussion about potentially changing the law on editing human embryos
The jurors voted that the UK government should consider changing the law, albeit with strong recommendations on how the process should be handled.
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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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Boost for data science training for researchers and healthcare professionals working in pathogen genomics
Our new collaboration with the Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance receives a UKRI grant to support urgent capacity building for data science applications.
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Future Of Genomic Research at Risk Without Greater Public Trust in How Genetic Data Is Shared, Survey Finds
New findings on public trust from the Society and Ethics Research group
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Why plumbers and teachers should have a say on designer babies and genetically enhanced potatoes
The Society and Ethics Research team are part of a new global project
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New podcast to provide access to digital mentoring and career development tips for early career researchers
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences helps to deliver a free global podcast series on mentorship.
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Genome Lates: Free online public talks to celebrate the 20th anniversary year of the Human Genome Project
First talk: ‘Reading the book of life: What has genome sequencing ever done for us?’ with Sanger Institute Director Mike Stratton on 30th July.
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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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Wellcome Genome Campus wins silver Watermark to recognise its support for public engagement
The Engage Watermark recognises strategic support for public engagement across the organisation, as well as the commitment to develop plans for the future.
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LifeLab: Free events highlight discovery on your doorstep
LifeLab has launched an exciting programme of events for 28-29 September, to transform parts of Cambridge and Peterborough into centres of discovery and opportunity for the weekend.
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Cambridge LIFE LAB project wins place in Europe's largest public science event
Wellcome Genome Campus Public Engagement and Wellcome Sanger Institute are part of the Cambridge LIFE LAB project that has won a place in Europe's largest public science event: European Researchers' Night.
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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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Wellcome Genome Campus joins NUCLEUS to share knowledge around learning and engagement
The ambitious HORIZON 2020 NUCLEUS project has been further strengthened by the joining of the Wellcome Genome Campus in Cambridge, UK as the 25th member of the consortium.
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Cambridge Café Sci relaunches in February
Wellcome Genome Campus Public Engagement relaunches Café Sci in Cambridge this February
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UK-wide schools genomics project launched to help solve global parasite problem
The first large-scale schools genome decoding project launched on 28 September 2017 by the Institute for Research in Schools and the Wellcome Genome Campus.
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Key policy statement on germline editing informed by Wellcome Genome Campus Connecting Science
An international group of 11 organisations with clinical genetics expertise has issued a policy statement on germline genome editing in humans.
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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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Hidden Lives Revealed in a New Exhibition at the Wellcome Genome Campus
Combining archaeology with cutting-edge genomics research, Hidden Lives unearths the secrets of some very early South Cambridgeshire residents.
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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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‘Poetry machine’ artwork exploring the Human Genome Project comes home
Renowned artists Thomson & Craighead display their artwork exploring the human genome, Stutterer, at the UK home of the Human Genome Project.
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Silent Signal at the Wellcome Genome Campus Cultural Zone
Silent Signal is an ambitious group exhibition exploring new ways of thinking about the human body.
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History and impact of malaria parasite inspire immersive audiovisual installation
History and impact of malaria parasite inspire immersive audiovisual installation.
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