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Scientific societies meet the Science Minister 21 May 2012 Dr Mark Downs, Chief Executive of the Society of Biology, and Dr Stephen Benn, Director of Parliamentary Affairs at the Society of Biology, met with the Science Minister Rt Hon David Willetts MP, along with colleagues from other learned societies.

Protection of animals used for scientific purposes: transposition of European Directive 17 May 2012 UK Bioscience Sector Coalition Statement on the Government response to the Consultation on options for transposition of European Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes

President’s Medal awarded to Dr Ruth Bastow and Professor Clive Page 15 May 2012 At the Society of Biology’s 2012 Annual General Meeting, the President’s Medal was awarded to Dr Ruth Bastow and Professor Clive Page. The Medal is awarded annually to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the life sciences over the previous year.

Heads of University Biosciences holds its first AGM 11 May 2012 At the meeting, the Executive Committee launched a new document on their vision and strategy for HUBS, covering conference opportunities for heads, acting as a support network for heads, and working on higher education policy and practice with organisations such as the Society of Biology.

Economists and ecologists explore sustainable agriculture 11 May 2012 This week, a workshop organised by the Natural Capital Initiative, one of the Society of Biology’s Special Interest Groups, brought together over 50 economists and ecologists to discuss how effective collaboration between the two disciplines could improve agricultural sustainability.

Professor Blundell and Dr McGavin become Honorary Fellows 10 May 2012 The Society of Biology has elected two new honorary fellows, Dr George McGavin and Professor Sir Tom Blundell. Honorary Fellowship of the Society of Biology is the highest grade of membership, and the election of Dr McGavin and Professor Blundell honours their exceptional achievement in biology.