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www.rsb.org.uk
The Royal Society of Biology and you
Alexandra Spencer AMRSBMembership & Marketing Officer
1. Who are we?2. What do we do?3. How can we support you?
2002 – 2009
1950 – 2009
2009 – 2015 2015
Our vision is of a world that understands the true value of biology and how it can contribute to improving life for all
Our mission is to; • Be the unifying voice for biology• Facilitate the promotion of new discoveries in
biological science for national and international benefit
• Engage the wider public with our work
UK’s leading professional association for the life sciences representing a single unified voice for biology
Represent and support a diverse membership of 16,800 individuals, 100 learned societies and other organisations in the life sciences
RSB Key Activities
Advise government and influence policy
Advance education and professional development
Support people working in the life sciences
Engage and encourage public interest in the life sciences
Member
Keep informed
Enhance your
career
NetworkEngage the Public
Support the future of Biology
Keep Informed
Science Policy
Training & Personal Development
Membership
Industry
Higher Education
Education (schools)
BioNet (14-19 year olds)
E-newsletters
Keep informed
award-winning bi-monthly magazine bringing the full richness and diversity of biology to life
Journal published quarterly
• New journal highlighting new and growing fields across the life sciences.
• Featuring reviews written for an interdisciplinary audience ranging from students and early career researchers to established scientists
• Each issue will focus on a new or growing field of life science research, guest edited by an expert in the field.
Keep informed
EMERGING TOPICS IN THE LIFE SCIENCES
Enhance your Career
Boost your professional recognition by using our post-nominal letters
AMRSB
Associate Member
of the Royal Society of
Biology
MRSB Member
of the Royal Society of
Biology
FRSB Fellow
of the Royal Society of
Biology
Enhance your Career
CBiolChartered Biologist
Professional RegistersEnhance your Career
Recognise the range of knowledge, experience and
professionalism that are sought after by employers and demanded
by the public
Continuing Professional Development,save 50% off our training courses
Enhance your Career
• Persuasive Scientific Report Writing
• Grant Writing• Science Communication• Scientific Laboratory
Leadership & Management
• CV and Interview Skills• Project Management• Commercial Awareness
for Life Scientists• Drug Discovery
Online training platform opening at the end of 2016
www.rsb.org.uk/training
Grants for overseas travel in connection with biological study, teaching or research
Network
Last year, the RSB organised >200 events across
the UK
Beds, Essex and HertsDevon and Cornwall
East AngliaEast Midlands
Hong KongKent, Surrey and Sussex
LondonNorth Wales
North Western
18 Active Regional Branches
Network
Northern Northern IrelandScotlandSouth WalesThames ValleyWessexWest MidlandsWesternYorkshire
Scotland Regional Branch
~12 Committee members from academia and industry [email protected]
Activities• Saturday 8th October - AGM and symposium includes presentations from
Scotland's notable biologists• Annual awards to the top students in Biology
examinations administered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority at the level of Higher and above
• Annual conference for teachers is in its 20th year. • Poster presentation competition for university final year students. • Active involvement in the development of the Curriculum for Excellence. • Annual Peter Wilson memorial lecture, run in collaboration with the Royal
Society of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Consortium for Rural Research.• Other meetings: member symposia, careers events, and public lectures.
Engage the Public
Since 2009, the RSB has
shared hands on biology with
~200,000 visitors to public events
An annual celebration of the biosciencesLast year, over 100 events took place across the UK and beyond!• Schools, universities, regional branches, charities, the RSB…• Lectures, Big Biology Days, quizzes, dinosaur digs, evenings
of music and storytelling, nature walks and more…
Inspiring the next generation
8-16th October
Citizen Science
Engage the Public
Regional Grant Scheme
Small Grants £50 - £200Full Grants £201 - £500
Engage the Public
Support the future of Biology
Since 2009, the RSB has
submitted >100 policy consultation
responses
Support the Future
Balanced response, reflecting the views of the
biosciences profession
Authoritative, independent, and evidence-based
opinion
Proactive and reactive policy work
In consultation with our Member Organisations
and Individual Members
Links Day
Parliamentary EventsVoice of the Future
Support the Future
Hosted annually by the RSC
Last year, there were sessions on Education & Research; Science & Society; and Innovation & the Economy.
Speakers representing key institutions and addresses by leading politicians from all of the parties represented in the Scottish Parliament.
Science and The Parliament
Scotland branch of the RSB awarded prizes to the top performing students in Scottish Highers
Support the Future
The purpose of the group is to bring together MSPs and others with an interest in science and technology in Scotland.
Every quarter, group members meet in Holyrood to raise awareness amongst MSPs of important developments in science and technology.
Make sure the biological sciences are heard loud and clear by attending as a member of the Royal Society of Biology.
Please contact Bristow Muldoon to find out more: [email protected]
Cross-party Science & Technology Group
Support the Future
Support the Future
Education
Support the Future
HUBS Winter Meeting “Brexit & the Biosciences”30 November 2016Charles Darwin House, London.
HUBS Members can apply for a £1000 grant to run a workshop series on teaching and learning in the biosciences.
Through degree accreditation we:• Recognise academic excellence• Drive up standards of learning and teaching in the biosciences• Enhance competitiveness for students in a crowded global job
market• Provide industry with an assurance of the level of employability
skills and subject relevant bioscience skills provided by a degree• Maintain and improve the UK’s position as a premier location to
develop the life scientists of the future
Currently we’ve accredited 368 courses at 36 HE institutions
Considering MSc programme accreditation
If you’re interested, please contact [email protected]
Support the FutureDegree Accreditation
Undergraduate membership for only £15 per year
Strengthen your CV The Biologist & e-newsletters
Careers Conference & Resources Join our network
Money off books & Apply for Grants
Support the Future
RSB Key Activities
Advise government and influence policy
Advance education and professional development
Support people working in the life sciences
Engage and encourage public interest in the life sciences
YOU
Keep informed
Enhance your
career
NetworkEngage the Public
Support the future of Biology
Our members
AMRSB
Awarded a degree containing at least
50% Biology in final two years.
Also a CPD route
Starts at £75pa
MRSBGraduate in
bioscience subject with at least 3 years’
postgrad experience. Also a CPD route
Starts at £86pa
FRSBProminent
contribution to advancement of
biological sciences and
at least five years’ experience in a
position of senior responsibility
Starts at £177pa
Tax-deductible
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