Stakeholders Association

BSAS are committed to increasing animal science collaboration within, and between, academic and industry organisations

The key objectives of the Stakeholders Association are to:

Provide a ‘One Stop Shop’ where industry and academia can access each other’s expertise
Facilitate focussed/tailored CPD and training for members
Provide a technical resource for exchange of expertise
Foster collaboration on events and knowledge transfer

The Stakeholders Association is committed to:

Promoting increased industry and academic engagement in BSAS and assist in the wider promotion of BSAS and its activities
Promoting increased collaboration within, and between, academic and industry organisations
Facilitating networking and communication between academia and industry
Fostering (early) career development for graduates and post-graduates – careers information, training, employment and networking opportunities are key values for students as identified by the BSAS Early Careers Council
Driving education and knowledge transfer, including targeting land-based colleges. Specific training and CPD can be developed to facilitate this.
Continuing to support, promote and develop the annual industry prize at the Annual Conference as a vehicle to encourage students (and supervisors) to consider, explore and elaborate on the scientific and commercial implications of their work for industry
Increasing awareness of the value of professional accreditation and potentially act as a facilitator or service provider
Providing opportunities for industry to inform dedicated, industry relevant sessions at BSAS Annual Conference and promote industry attendance at such sessions
Allowing members to being part of, and support, an organisation that champions UK animal science

For more information and to find out how your organisation can get involved, email the BSAS Stakeholders Association team at stakeholders@bsas.org.uk

Early Career Information