Biological Sciences Section

President 2024: Aoife McLysaght, Trinity College Dublin
President 2023: Sara Rankin, Imperial College London
President 2022: Miranda Lowe, Natural History Museum
President 2021: Cathie Martin, John Innes Centre and the University of East Anglia
President 2019: Alison Woollard, University of Oxford
President 2018: Jeremy Pritchard, Birmingham University
President 2017: Jackie Leach Scully, Newcastle University
President 2016: Channa Jayasena, Imperial College London
President 2015: Helen Roy, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
President 2014: Nessa Carey

Co-recorder: Cristina Fonseca, Genetics Society
Co-recorder: Jonathan Pettitt, University of Aberdeen

Latest

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.