The Higher Biology Podcast

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 Exam...

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 S QA Higher Biology Course . You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is...

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 S QA 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 pre...

Mr Downie is joined by award winning wildlife cameraman, Doug Allan , Tilly Smith from the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre , Rory Grant from The British Christmas Tree Growers Association and Lapwing . 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 f...

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 S QA Higher Biology Course . You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revis...

Mr Downie is joined by Scotland's Clinical Director Prof Jason Leitch to catch up on developments since they last spoke in September's Coronavirus Special 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. Bro...

Mr Downie is joined by Professor Richard Cogdell, Hooker Chair of Botany at Glasgow University , and a past president of the International Society of Photosynthesis Research to discuss Photosynthesis. This episode is based on the Photosynthesis Key Area from Unit 3 of the S QA Higher Biology Course . You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored by...

Mr Downie is joined by Scotland's Clinical Director Prof Jason Leitch to discuss Coronavirus and answer your questions about face coverings in school. 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 w...

Mr Downie is joined by Scotland's Chief Veterinary Officer , Sheila Voas and multi award winning farmers Jim and Anne Smillie from Corrie Mains Farm to discuss Animal Welfare. This episode is based on the Animal Welfare Key Area from Unit 3 of the S QA Higher Biology Course . You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on Twitter This podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, re...

Mr Downie is joined by one of the world's foremost primatologists, Prof Frans de Waal (Emory University) and Dr Mike Webster (St Andrews University) to discuss Social Behaviour. This episode is based on the Social Behaviour Key Area from Unit 3 of the S QA Higher Biology Course . You can watch the footage referred to of Mama's Last Hug on YouTube You can ask questions or get in touch  vi...

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 n...

Mr Downie is joined by award winning wildlife cameraman, Doug Allan and Eadin O'Mahony ( BC Whales ) to discuss Biodiversity. This episode is based on the Biodiversity Key Area from Unit 3 of the S QA 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 n...

Mr Downie is joined by Dr Henry Creissen (SRUC) and James Peck (P.X. Farms) to discuss Crop Protection. This episode is based on the Crop Protection Key Area from Unit 3 of the S QA 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...

Mr Downie is joined by Dr Fiona Borthwick (Edinburgh University) , Pete Ritchie (Nourish Scotland) and Sean O'Keefe (Cogz) to discuss food supply and food security. This episode looks at the first key area from unit 3 of the SQA Higher Biology Course . You can ask questions or get in touch via @BiologyHigher on Twitter These podcast style lessons are supported by Education Scotland. YoungScot...

An introductory 'pilot lesson' taking the first steps into Unit 3: Sustainability and Interdependence of the SQA Higher Biology Course.  Mr Downie is joined by scientist and Times Best Selling Author, Dave Goulsen as they discuss why Hitler might be to blame for a decrease in insects amongst other aspects of Biology. YoungScot Rewards Code: SPD5ZXSB  You can contact Lucienne McCallum to...