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Groups and committees

Much of the RSB's work is developed and delivered thanks to our expert- and volunteer-led committees and advisory groups.

Principal Committees

The Society has two main committees, reflecting the major strands of our work, which report directly to RSB Council.

  • Education and Science Policy Committee (ESP)

    Developing RSB strategies, policies, and priorities across science and education.

  • Membership and Professional Affairs (MPA)

    Developing strategies, policies and processes that support our members.

Committees and Groups

A range of expert-led and voluntary committees and groups supports and scrutinises the delivery of specific projects or areas of work.

  • Accreditation Committee

  • Animal Science Group

  • Biology Education Research Group

  • Curriculum Committee

  • Careers Committee

  • Diversity and Inclusion Network

  • Diversity and Inclusion Working Group

  • Employer Advisory Network

  • Education Policy Advisory Group

  • Events Working Group

  • Heads of University Biosciences (HUBS)

  • Natural Capital Initiative

  • Outreach and Engagement Working Group

  • Plant Science Group

  • Teaching Policy Advisory Group

  • Teaching Policy Network

  • UK Bioscience Sector Coalition

Editorial Boards

Find out more about the expertise that informs our publications.

  • Emerging Topics in Life Science

  • The Biologist

  • The Journal Of Biological Education

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