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Become a Member of BSAS


BSAS membership information and application form

Membership of the Society is on an individual basis only.

 Application

 

The annual subscription runs from 1 January - 31 December each year.

  • Full member £65.00 sterling (£115.00 sterling for printed version of journal).  In the UK the subscription is tax deductable. 
  • Reduced subscription for post-graduate/retired members £32.50 sterling (£82.50 sterling for printed version of journal) 
  • Undergraduates - free membership package
  • Members can opt for the on-line version of the journal only or the printed version of the journal which also includes access on-line.

Please remember to include your payment (if applicable), mini CV (approx 100 words) detailing your background and career.  Please also provide referees contact details.

 

 The annual subscription entitles members to :

  • Access to the online version of Animal Science and the new journal, Animal;  
  • discounts at conferences;
  • regular newsletters and e-mail updates;
  • access to scientific information and the leading scientists involved in animal science;
  • support from the BSAS office and;
  • membership of a premier scientific organisation with networks for career and job opprtunities.

Membership

  • Members are scientists, advisers, students and educators across the globe
  • Expertise in all areas of the science of annimals
  • A society of enthusiastic, friendly and committed professional individuals.

Activities

  • BSAS is an active society with topical meetings and workshops in the UK, Europe and overseas;
    Worldwide networks;
  • Organises a UK Annual Conference held each Spring where theatre and poster presentations attract 500 professionals worldwide;
  • Gives awards to honour scientists in animal welfare and animal science.
    RSPCA/BSAS Award Award for Innovative Developments in Animal Welfare;
    Sir John Hammond Memorial Prize.

Publications

The leading journal 'Animal' is published monthly on-line and in printed version.

Worldwide Information and Links

BSAS has -

  • strong networks with animal science organisations worldwide and with relevant UK societies including those in nutrition, grassland, ecology, engineering, fertility, biology, health development issues and welfare;
  • balanced independent scientific information.  The Society is consulted by government and other organisations on animal science policy/issues;
  • an active European  involvement through EAAP and worldwide contacts with experts,  including those in developing countries.

Young People

  • BSAS is committed to encouraging students and young people from around the world to become involved in its activities.  It has an active Student Council.
  • Undergraduates join FREE
  • Postgraduate members pay 50% subscription fee
  • Scholarships are offered to attend conferences, undertake study tours and short research projects. (Sir Kenneth Blaxter, Murray Black and Alan Robertson Awards)
  • BSAS helps young people undertake short summer placements with commercial companies and research institutes
  • Students qualify for reduced registration fee to BSAS Conferences
  • Free student workshops on writing, speaking, viva and technical skills

(Updated 21 July 2010)

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