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Welcome to the Society of Biology

The Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.

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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.
University of Leeds lecturer wins Higher Education Biology Teacher of the Year 4 May 2012 Dr Neil Morris, a lecturer at the University of Leeds, has today been awarded the Higher Education Biology Teacher of the Year Award by the Society of Biology. His innovative teaching methods and use of technology secured him the prestigious award, which recognises excellence in teaching.
GM trials at Rothamsted Research 2 May 2012 This morning scientists from Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire have made a public appeal to Take Back the Flour not to destroy their field trials of GM wheat.
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Events

West Midlands Branch - Vist to Dr. Jenner's House
Location:The Edward Jenner Museum, The Chantry, Church Lane, Berkely, GL13 9BN
Date:19 May 2012
MSB Members' lunch (London)
Location:Charles Darwin House, 12 Roger Street, London, WC1N 2JU
Date:24 May 2012
Wessex Branch Event - Discover Oceanography
Location:National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
Date:26 May 2012
European Life Science Awards
Location:The Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg
Date:29 May 2012
East Anglia branch - Marston Mill, Military Orchids and Nightjars
Location:Mildenhall Forest, Marston Mill and Thetford Forest
Date:30 May 2012
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Membership

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Publications

We publish our membership magazine The Biologist as well as the Journal of Biological Education. Click on the front covers for more information and to access the online archive.

 

The Biologist - cover - Vol 59 issue 1

JBE Winter 2011 cover