The Society of
Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising
Government and influencing policy; advancing education and
professional development; supporting its members, and engaging
and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.
Its members include practising scientists, students at all
levels, professionals in academia, industry and education, and
non-professionals with an interest in biology. With an
effective membership of over 80,000, the Society of
Biology is uniquely placed to represent the wider bioscience
community and serve the public interest.
Ensuring biology education is 'fit for purpose' is a paramount
aim of the Society's and
it actively supports its members working at all
levels of education by producing education policy statements,
responding to consultations and contributing to curriculum
development. The Society also supports and
recognises excellence in biology teaching; champions a biology
curriculum that challenges students and encourages their passion
for biology; supports young scientists through higher education,
and provides career
guidance at all levels.
The Society supports teachers working to enthuse the biologists
of tomorrow through a number of leading resources such as the
website Practical
Biology, the
Journal of Biological Education and the quarterly newsletter
for biology teachers BioEd.