Our members
The Science Council has increased from 13 member bodies when it was launched in 2003 to currently 35 member bodies.
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Association for Clinical Biochemistry (ACB)
ACB is the professional body dedicated to the practice and promotion of clinical science. The Association has medical and non-medical members in all major healthcare laboratories, in many university departments and in several commercial companies.
Ruth Lapworth
Honorary Secretary
130-132 Tooley Street
London SE1 2TU
Tel: 020 7403 8001
Fax: 020 7403 8006
Association of Neurophysiological Scientists
ANS is the Association of Neurophysiological Scientists of Great Britain. It currently has approximately 600 members world-wide, the great majority of whom are in Britain and Ireland. The Association lists among its aims and objectives, the furtherance of knowledge in Electrophysiological techniques.
Kelly St Pier
Honorary Secretary
Southwood Building
Level 4
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London WC1N 3JH
Association for Science Education (ASE)
ASE is the professional association for teachers of science and exists to improve the teaching of science. The Objects of the Association includes promoting education by providing an authoritative medium through which the opinions of teachers of science may be expressed on educational matters and by affording a means of communication among all persons and bodies of persons concerned with the teaching of science in particular and education in general.
Annette Smith
Chief Executive
College Lane
Hatfield
Herts AL10 9AA
Tel: 01707 283000
Fax: 01707 266532
British Academy of Audiology
The BAA was formed from the merged British Association of Audiological Scientist (BAAS) and the British Association of Audiologists (BAAT) and the British Society of Hearing Therapists (BSHT) to become the largest UK Audiology organisation representing the views of Audiologists. It provides leadership, inspiration and guidance, develops and promotes excellence in services for patients, is a driving force for improving quality standards, training and education and promotes the profile of audiology as an autonomous profession.
Jonathan Parsons
Kingston Smith Association Management
Association House
South Park Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire, SK11 6SH
Tel: 01625 664545
Email: Enquiries
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
BCS is the industry body for IT professionals. With members in over 100 countries around the world, the BCS is the leading professional and learned Society in the field of computers and information systems.
Bill Mitchell
First Floor, Block D
North Star House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
Wiltshire SN2 1FA
Tel: 01793 417 417
British Psychological Society (BPS)
With over 36,000 members, The British Psychological Society is the representative body for psychologist and psychology in the UK. By its Royal Charter the Society is charged with national responsibility for the development, promotion and application of psychology for the public good.
Professor Ann Colley
Chief Executive
48 Princess Road East
Leicester
LE1 7DR
Tel: 0116 254 9568
Fax: 0116 227 1314
Email: Enquiries
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Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
CIWEM is a progressive Chartered professional body for an integrated approach to water and environmental management and sustainable development. It is committed to putting creativity and innovation at the heart of environmental action and practice. The Institution is: member-led, independent, a registered charity, a learned society, global and is the natural home for all who care about environmental sustainability and who manage water and environmental assets and natural capital.
Mr Nick Reeves OBE
Executive Director
15 John Street
London WC1N 2EB
Tel: 020 7831 3110
Email: Nick Reeves OBE
PA: Lorraine Poole
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Energy Institute (EI)
The Energy Institute is the leading professional body for the energy industries, representing almost 12,000 professionals both nationally and internationally. A Royal Charter membership organisation, the Energy Institute serves society with independence, professionalism and a wealth of expertise in energy matters, creating a home for energy professionals and a scientific and technical reservoir for industry.
Louise Kingham
Chief Executive
61 New Cavendish Street
London
W1G 7AR
Tel: 020 7467 7100
Fax: 020 7255 1472
PA: Helen Sullivan
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The Geological Society of London (GLS)
The Geological Society of London (1807) is the UK national society for geoscience. It is a learned and professional body with a membership of about 10,500 of whom about 2000 live overseas. It exists to promote the geosciences to various publics and to represent the professional interests of geoscientists.
Mr Edmund Nickless
Executive Secretary
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1V 0JU
Tel: 020 7434 9944
Email: Edmund Nickless
PA: Stephanie Jones
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The Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD)
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling's mission is the advancement of education and professional development in the science and technology of breing, distilling and related industries. The IBD delivers its mission through the provision of a suite of Professional Qualifications and CPD linked to Chartered Scientist status. This is complemented by a wide range of lectures, seminars and Conferences supported by the publication of the Journal of the Institute of Brewing and the Brewer & Distiller International.
Simon J Jackson
Chief Executive
Institute of Brewing & Distilling
33 Clarges Street
London W1J 7EE
Tel: 020 7499 8144
Email: Simon Jackson
Email: Enquiries
PA: Emma Negus-King
Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
IBMS is the professional body for biomedical scientists in the United Kingdom that also has many overseas members and international links. It aims to promote and develop the role of biomedical science within healthcare to deliver the best possible service for patient care and safety. It does this by supporting biomedical scientists in their education and training, improving standards of practice, representing the profession and working with organisations to improve laboratory service.
Jill Rodney
Chief Executive
Institute of Biomedical Science
12 Coldbath Square
London EC1R 5HL
Tel: 020 7713 0214 x 135
Fax: 020 7837 3286
Executive Assistant: Nadine Rulliere
Institute of Clinical Research (ICR)
ICR was founded in 1978 and is well established as the largest professional clinical research body in Europe and India.
Paul Wathall
Institute of Clinical Research
Institute House
Boston Drive
Bourne End
Bucks SL8 5YS
Institute of Corrosion (ICorr)
ICorr is a learned society that has been serving the corrosion science, technology and engineering management and economic needs of individuals, academe and industry since 1959 in the fight against corrosion.
Douglas Mills
Technical Secretary
Institute of Corrosion
Newton Building
St George's Avenue
Northampton NN2 6JD
Tel: 01604 893 883
Email: Enquiries
PA: Denise Aldous
Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST)
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) is the independent qualifying body for food professionals in Europe and the only professional food body in the UK concerned with all aspects of food science and technology. IFST is a registered charity with individual members working across all points of the food chain. We are independent of government, industry, lobby or special interest groups.
Our activities focus on disseminating knowledge relating to food science and technology and promoting its application. Another important element of our work is to promote and uphold standards amongst food professionals.
Jon Poole
Chief Executive
5 Cambridge Court
210 Shepherds Bush Road
London W6 7NJ
Tel: 020 7603 6316
Email: info@ifst.org
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
The IMarEST is an international professional membership body and learned society for all marine professionals. IMarEST (formerly known as the Institute of Marine Engineers) is the first professional Institute to adopt an all-embracing approach and recognise the need to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists.
David Loosley
Chief Executive
80 Coleman Street
London EC2R 5BJ
Tel: 020 7382 2624
Fax: 020 7382 2670
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
IOM3 was created from the merger of The Institute of Materials (IOM) and The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy (IMM). The Institute intends to develop to be the leading international professional body for the advancement of materials, minerals and mining to governments, industry, academia, the public and the professions.
Dr Graham Woodrow
Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Institute
The Boilerhouse
Springfield Business Park
Caunt Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire NG31 7FZ
Tel: 01476 513 886
Email: Dr Graham Woodrow
PA: Anita Horton
Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
IMA is the professional and learned society for qualified and practising mathematicians. Its mission is to promote mathematics in industry, business, the public sector, education and research. Founded in 1964, the Institute has over 5000 members. Ten percent of members live outside the United Kingdom. Forty percent of members are employed in education (schools through to universities), and the other 60% work in commercial and governmental organisations.
Mr David Youdan
Executive Director
Catherine Richards House
16 Nelson Street
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS1 1EF
Tel: 01702 354 020
Fax: 01702 354 111
Email: Enquiries
PA: Lynn Webster
Institute of Measurement and Control
The Institute brings together thinkers and practitioners from the many disciplines which have a common interest in measurement and control. It organises meetings, seminars, exhibitions, and national and international conferences on a large number of topics.
Chief Executive and Secretary
87 Gower Street
London WC1E 6AF
Institute of Physics (IOP)
The IOP is a leading international professional body and learned society, established to promote the advancement and dissemination of physics. The Institute has a world-wide membership and is a major international player in; scientific publishing and electronic dissemination of physics; setting professional standards for physicists and awarding professional qualifications; promoting physics through scientific conferences, education and science policy advice.
Dr Robert Kirby-Harris
Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London W1B 1NT
Tel: 020 7470 4800
Fax: 020 7470 4937
PA: Shanaz Islam
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
IPEM is a Registered Charity which exists to promote, for the public benefit, the advancement of physics and engineering applied to medicine and biology; to advance public education in the field; and to represent the needs and interests of engineering and physical sciences in the provision or advancement of health care.
Mr Robert Neilson
General Secretary
Fairmount House
230 Tadcaster Road
York YO24 1ES
Tel: 01904 610 821
Fax: 01904 612 279
Executive Assistant: Marie Goodall
Institute of Professional Soil Scientists (IPSS)
IPSS, founded in 1991, is a professional body that aims to promote and enhance the status of soil science and allied disciplines. IPSS prescribes the professional standards accepted by its members and strives continually to advance their competence in scientific and technical matters.
Dr K E Allton
Institute of Professional Soil Scientists
Cranfield University
Building 53
Cranfield
Bedfordshire MK43 0AL
Tel: 01234 752983
Fax: 01234 752970
Email: admin@soils.org.uk
Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
IChemE is the international membership and qualifying body for professionals in the chemical, biochemical and process engineering sectors, with some 35,000 members in almost 120 countries. We advance the science and applications of our subject area through establishing and maintaining standards and qualifications, advocacy and public engagement, events, training, publications, services and professional networking.
Dr David Brown
Chief Executive and Secretary
Davis Building
Railway Terrace
Rugby CV21 3HQ
Tel: 01788 534413
Email: Dr David Brown
PA: Beverley Garratt
Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
IES is a visionary organisation leading debate, dissemination and promotion of environmental science and sustainability. The IES promotes an evidence-based approach to decision and policy making. The organisation is committed to championing the crucial role of environmental science in ensuring the well-being of humanity now and in the future.
Adam Donnan
Senior Executive Officer
Institution of Environmental Sciences
34 Grosvenor Gardens
London, SW1W 0DH
Tel: 020 7730 5516 & 020 7730 5519
Email: Enquiries
PA: Julia Heaton
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London Mathematical Society (LMS)
LMS was founded in 1865 and was granted a Royal Charter in 1965. The Society was established for the promotion and extension of mathematical knowledge. To this end the Society undertakes various publications and holds regular meetings, conferences and symposia. In spite of its name, the Society is not simply a London society. It is the major British learned society for Mathematics, with a nationwide membership. It also has several hundred overseas members.
Fiona Nixon
De Morgan House
57-58 Russell Square
London WC1B 4HS
Tel: 020 7291 9970
PA: Leanne Marshall
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Mineralogical Society
The Mineralogical Society, instituted in 1876, has the general object of advancing the knowledge of the science of mineralogy and its application to other subjects including crystallography, geochemistry, petrology, environmental science and economic geology.
Mr Kevin Murphy
Executive Director
12 Baylis Mews
Amyand Park Road
Twickenham TW1 3HQ
Tel: 020 8891 6600
Email: Kevin Murphy
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Nuclear Institute
The society for nuclear energy, bringing together scientists and engineers to exchange best practice and disseminate information about nuclear sciences.
Elaine Boyes
Executive Secretary
The Nuclear Institute
Allan House
1 Pennerley Road
London SE6 2LQ
Tel: 0208 695 8220
Fax: 0208 695 8229
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Oil and Colour Chemists' Association (OCCA)
OCCA was founded in 1918. OCCA is a learned society comprising individual, qualified persons employed in, or associated with, the world-wide surface coatings industries. OCCA is an educational and training charity.
Mr Christopher Pacey-Day
General Secretary
OCCA
1st Floor, 3 Eden Court
Eden Way
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire LU7 4FY
Tel: 01525 372530
Fax: 01525 372600
Assistant General Secretary: Yvonne Waterman
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Royal Astronomical Society (RAS)
The Royal Astronomical Society, established in 1820 and now with nearly 4,000 members, promotes the study of astronomy and geophysics including solar and solar-terrestrial physics, planetary and space sciences, solid-Earth geophysics and the "new astronomies" such as astro-particle physics and astrobiology by publishing research journals, organising scientific meetings, maintaining a library, providing grants, supporting outreach, awarding medals and prizes and lobbying government.
David Elliott
Executive Secretary
Royal Astronomical Society
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1J 0BQ
Tel: 020 7734 4582/ 3307
Email: David Elliott
PA: Lara Maisey (Ext 204)
Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)
The Royal Meteorological Society promotes and advances the science of meteorology (weather and climate). The RMetS serves not only those who earn their living through the profession of meteorology but also those whose work is affected by the weather or climate, those involved in schools education and in public policy work and those who have a general interest in meteorology as a pastime or in simply broadening their knowledge and understanding. The RMetS also has a subsidiary organisation called theWeather Club.
Prof Paul Hardaker
Chief Executive
104 Oxford Road
Reading
Berkshire RG1 7LL
Tel: 0118 9568500
Email: Chief Executive
PA: Sue Brown
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
The RSC is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. Supported by a worldwide network of 48,000 members and an international publishing business, our activities span education, conferences, science policy and the promotion of the chemistry to the public.
Dr Robert Parker
Chief Executive
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1J 0BA
Tel: 020 7440 3301
Fax: 020 7437 8883
PA: Gill McGrath
Royal Statistical Society (RSS)
RSS are one of the premier statistical societies in the world, with a high international reputation. Founded in 1834, we are both a learned and a professional society, with some 6500 members based in the United Kingdom and overseas. Over 1700 of our members are professionally qualified.
Hetan Shah
Executive Director
12 Errol Street
London EC1Y 8LX
Tel: 020 7614 3912
Email: Hetan Shah
PA: Mrs Mawreen Chapman
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Society of Dyers & Colourists (SDC)
The Society of Dyers and Colourists' main aim is to advance the science of colour. The Society aims to disseminate information through the coloration industry and beyond. This is achieved through the work done by the members of Council, the various committees and the membership worldwide.
Dr Graham Clayton
Chief Executive & General Secretary
PO Box 244
Perkin House
82 Grattan Road
Bradford BD1 2JB
Tel: 01274 725138
Email: Dr Clayton
PA: Barbara Carney
Society of Biology
The Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences. The Society has been created by the unification of the Biosciences Federation and the Institute of Biology, and is building on the heritage and reputation of these two organisations to champion the study and development of biology, and provide expert guidance and opinion.
Dr Mark Downs
Chief Executive
Charles Darwin House
12 Roger Street
London WC1N 2JU
Tel: 020 7936 5912
Fax: 020 7936 5913
PA: Jennifer Crosk
Society for Cardiological Science and Technology
The Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) is the professional body for Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers. The Society for Cardiological Science and Technology was established in 1948 and has branches in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Eire. The Council and Education Committee usually meet in London. The SCST has close links with the British Cardiovascular Society which represent the medical specialists in Cardiology. Annually the SCST undertakes to provide professional examinations for members. The SCST seeks to promote good professional practice and standards throughout the profession of Cardiology.
Dr Brian Campbell
Chair
Executive Business Support
City Wharf
Davidson Road
Lichfield
Staffordshire WS14 9DZ
Society for General Microbiology
The Society for General Microbiology (SGM) is committed to raising the profile of microbiology to diverse audiences. Major activities include publishing journals and organising scientific conferences. SGM also supports microbiology, through its grant schemes and prize lectures, and promotes awareness of microbiology to schools, policy-makers, journalists and the general public.
SGM was founded in 1945 and is the largest microbiological society in Europe. It has over 5000 members of whom 75% are resident in the UK. The remainder are located in more than 60 countries throughout the world.
Simon Festing
Chief Executive
Marlborough House
Basingstoke Road
Spencers Wood
Reading RG7 1AG
Tel: 01189 881 812
Fax: 01189 885 656
PA: Marie Shrank
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