Agriculture and Food Section

President 2024: Eric Holub, University of Warwick
President 2023: Giles Oldroyd, University of Cambridge
President 2022: Lisa Collins from the University of Leeds
President 2019: Appolinaire Djikeng, University of Edinburgh
President 2018: Martin Broadley, University of Nottingham
President 2017: Alan Dangour, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
President 2016: Judy Buttriss, Director General of the British Nutrition Foundation
President 2015: Jules Pretty OBE, University of Essex
President 2014: Tim Benton, University of Leeds

Recorder: Open position

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Education | CREST and the changes to the UCAS personal statement

UCAS recently announced upcoming changes to the personal statement section of the university application form. We explore the changes, why they should university entry more equitable, and how students can still discuss their CREST Awards in their application.
Make the Most of Plastic-Free July!

Did you know that, collectively, households across the UK throw away at least 1.7 billion pieces of plastic packaging every week? To celebrate Plastic Free July, the British Science Association (BSA) have pulled together a short list of ways to get involved.
Education | Early years maths engagement can help combat the attainment gap

Since schools were shut down as part of COVID-19 restrictions, the attainment gap in primary and secondary maths has grown. Many children from disadvantaged backgrounds are being left behind. We explore how engaging young children with maths at the Early Years level can help set them up for success in later years.
British Science Festival 2024 Festival Ambassador

The British Science Association is recruiting Festival Ambassadors to work during the British Science Festival 2024. The Festival will be held in Stratford and the Docklands, East London and University of East London campuses from 11-15 September 2024, hosted by University of East London.