Welcome to BIOcast, the biological podcast of the Student Association of Biology (BIUS) and the In Vivo magazine.
Our online show brings current, educational, and accessible content designed primarily for biology students, but also for all biology enthusiasts and lovers of the living world. Join us as we explore fascinating topics and share interesting stories from the world of biology through conversations with experts, students, and professors. In BIOcast episodes, we keep you updated with the latest events and activities within the Association, at the department, faculty, and beyond.
With BIOcast, exploring the broader biological community has never been faster and more interesting.
The show began in March 2019, initiated by the then-editor of In Vivo, Emina Horvat Velić. Today, the hosts are biology students Ana-Marija Glavan and Nika Pribanić.
You can find published episodes on the YouTube channel of the Student Association of Biology – BIUS. If you have an idea for an episode, want to reach out with questions, feedback, or compliments, you can contact us at biocast.bius@gmail.com.
BIOcast – a show for biologists, and those who aren’t!
Season Five (March 2023 -)
Episode 2 – The Management Board of the Association
In the new episode of BIOcast, the current Management Board of the Association introduces themselves and their plans for this academic year. Among a plethora of projects, quizzes, and flunky tournaments, a grand celebration for BIUS’s 25th anniversary is also in preparation. Discover what the Board has planned for the upcoming months and how you can get involved in the birthday celebration in the following minutes.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvOM56-Kk3s
Episode 1 – Davor Merkaš
The academic year we’ve stepped into brings us the fifth season of BIOcast and a new leadership that you will have the chance to listen to and watch in the upcoming episodes. The guest of the first episode is the president of BIUS, Davor Merkaš. Find out how satisfied he is with the past year, the projects, and the work of the Management Board, whose term is nearing its end in the new episode.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmEFoxuSVC8
Season Four (November 2022 – March 2023)
Episode 2 – Iva Čupić
In the second episode of the fourth season, we are joined by Iva Čupić (Samsa_critters). An arachnologist, biologist, educator, science popularizer, and BIUS alumni, is there anything she can’t do? You can hear all about her career and goals in science in this interview.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_v1MG9jfpQ
Episode 1 – The Dragonfly Section (guests: Gea Lukšić and Vida Ivanković)
We start the new season of beloved BIOcast with our new host, Lea Kordić-Gružić. We kick off with the topic of the revived Dragonfly Section and its new leaders, Gea and Vida. Find out why they revived the section, their plans and ideas, and where their love for these flying creatures comes from in the first episode of the 4th season of BIOcast.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUFbQmSQ6kM&t=40s
Season Three (March 2021 – November 2022)
Episode 4 – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sandra Radić Brkanac
In the new episode, we host the head of the Biology Department, Professor Sandra Radić Brkanac. We discuss the state of the department, the relocation and new building, students with disabilities, and the teaching schedule. Tune in!
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/CjfxA1-6ZQA
Episode 3 – Filip Bužleta
In the new episode, we feature Filip Bužleta, head of the Butterfly Section! We talk with Filip about running the section, butterflies, and the butterfly found in the BIUS logo. Tune in!
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/80YIdG-ijys
Episode 2 – Anita Tarandek
In this episode, we host the current president of BIUS, Anita Tarandek! We discuss leading the Association during the pandemic, bureaucracy and obligations, various BIUS projects, the BIUS room, and the large fieldwork. Tune in!
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/sRM1SrZbc_k
Episode 1 – Mia Jakopović and Sven Horvatić
In the first episode of the season, dedicated to the Student Council of PMF, guests Mia Jakopović and Sven Horvatić tell us more about:
- How the PMF Student Council operates
- What the Council does and how it helps students
- General information about the Council elections
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/7YLxA98gSSY
Season Two (December 2019 – July 2020)
Episode 10 – Prof. Dr. Dijana Škorić
In this BIOcast edition, we once again host Prof. Dr. Dijana Škorić in a follow-up episode on the coronavirus. In this episode, we touch upon potential vaccines, virus containment measures, conspiracy theories, and the possibility of a second wave.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/_d9Bdb4Ss_w
Episode 09 – Ivan Beno
In the ninth episode, the current president of BIUS, Ivan Beno, is our guest – we discuss:
- The Association and collaborations
- Major projects (fieldwork!)
- Future plans (parties?)
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/p9WgNe08KaA
Episode 08 – Daniel Čolić and Ljudevit Luka Boštjančić
In the eighth episode, we welcome students Daniel Čolić and Ljudevit Luka Boštjančić. We talk about student projects:
- The Bioethics Symposium
- Crabs and their chromosomes
- How the project is executed?
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/2iNH8Fv3ixg
Episode 07 – Dr. Sc. Vladimir Kušan – OIKON
In the seventh episode, our guest is Dr. Sc. Vladimir Kušan from OIKON. In this episode, find out:
- What does a biologist do at OIKON?
- What is UNIGIS?
- Were last year’s fires caused by nature or humans?
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/AONrOdcmwe0
Episode 06 – Large Fieldwork on Zlarin (September)
In the sixth episode, we talk with students and mentors who participated in the large fieldwork on Zlarin.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/Y4FG_486ukQ
Episode 05 – Prof. Dr. Dijana Škorić
In the fifth episode, our guest is Prof. Dr. Dijana Škorić from the Department of Microbiology – this episode is dedicated to the current topic of the 2019-nCoV virus (Wuhan coronavirus).
We hope this episode answers all your questions about the virus and its spread.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/XUiFZKP4FXw
Episode 04 – Large Fieldwork on Zlarin (May)
In the fourth episode, we talk with student participants of the large fieldwork, as well as young schoolchildren from Zlarin. The second part (September) is coming soon.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/gJ6u62ph2us
Episode 03 – Mihaela Mihaljević
In the third episode, our guest is student Mihaela Mihaljević, with whom we discuss faculty obligations, SiSB, STEM games, and the Student Council.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/8qrfJEzZ3mQ
Episode 02 – Prof. Dr. Gordana Rusak
In the second episode, our guest is Prof. Dr. Gordana Rusak. In this episode, find out how the professor comments on the Biology Department, the Night of Biology, the anti-vax movement, the new curricular reform, and our politics.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/cOlZwgSV3YE
Episode 01 – Dr. Sc. Andreja Lucić
The first guest of the new season is Dr. Sc. Andreja Lucić, who has been the first assistant for many of us at the faculty – in this episode, find out how Dr. Sc. comments on the integrated study of biology and chemistry, state and international competitions, and the new curricular reform.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/cv3xTdOf7rE
Season One (March – June 2019)
Episode 07 – Doc. Dr. Marin Ježić
The guest of the seventh episode is Docent Marin Ježić from the Department of Microbiology, this year’s coordinator of the Night of Biology 2019.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/sBSNcJszGxM
Episode 06 – NeuRi 2019
In the sixth episode, we hosted students who participated in the Student Neuroscience Congress – NeuRI 2019 in Rijeka.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/SummbkNwPrI
Episode 05 – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Petra Korać
This time we hosted Professor Petra Korać from the Department of Molecular Biology.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/vjDC5AnWOM0
Episode 04 – Marita Cvitanović
In this episode, we hosted the chairperson of the organizing committee for SiSB5 – the Fifth Symposium of Biology Students, which will be held on June 1 at Horvatovac in Zagreb.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/JiIMpYbRhHs
Episode 03 – Night of Biology 2019
In this episode, editors Ana Bekavac and Sara Horvat Velić covered the largest event in the popularization of biology – the Night of Biology 2019! They interviewed workshop leaders and visitors at this year’s Night of Biology!
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/0c9JIIol_Uk
Episode 02 – Prof. Dr. Biljana Balen
In the second episode, our guest is Professor Biljana Balen, head of the Department of Molecular Biology at the Biology Department of PMF, who talks to us about the work at the department, responsibilities, and working with students.
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/quhSM2rSz-4
Episode 01 – Đurđica Majetić
The first guest of the show is the president of the Association, Đurđica Majetić, who explains the work of the Association and how to join!
LINK TO THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/DDoqQGYkRss