The Science Council was launched in July 2000 with 13 member organisations; we now have 30 member organisations and receive new applications on a regular basis.
Association for Clinical Biochemistry (ACB)
www.acb.org.uk
The 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
Email: admin@ACB.org.uk
Association for Science Education (ASE)
www.ase.org.uk
The 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
Email: johnlawrence@ase.org.uk
PA: Alan Evans
Email: alanevans.ase.org
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BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
www.bcs.org.uk
The 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 417 667
Fax: 01793 480 270
Email: Bill.Mitchell@hq.bcs.org.uk
PA Beverly Rose
Email: Beverly.rose@hq.bcs.org.uk
British Psychological Society (BPS)
www.bps.org.uk
With over 36,000 members, The British Psychological Society (BPS) 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: enquires@bps.org.uk
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Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
www.ciwem.org.uk
The CIWEM is an independent multi-disciplinary professional and examining body for scientists, engineers, other environmental professionals, students and those committed to the sustainable management and development of water and the environment.
Mr Nick Reeves
Executive Director
15 John Street
London WC1N 2EB
Tel: 020 7831 3110
Fax: 020 7405 4967
Email: nreeves@ciwem.org.uk
PA: Lorraine Poole
Email: lpoole@ciwem.org.uk
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Energy Institute (EI)
www.energyinst.org.uk
The Energy Institute (EI) 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
Email:
lkingham@energyinst.org.uk
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The Geological Society of London (GeolSoc)
www.geolsoc.org.uk
The Geological Society of London (1807) is the UK national society for geoscience. It is a learned and professional body. It exists to promote the geosciences and the professional interests of UK geoscientists.
Mr Edmund Nickless
Executive Secretary
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1V 0JU
Tel: 020 7434 9944
Fax: 020 7439 8975
Email: nicklesse@geolsoc.org.uk
Stephanie Culver
Tel:
020 7434 9944
Email: stephanie.culver@geolsoc.org.uk
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Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD)
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling is a members organisation dedicated to the advancement of education and professional development training needs of brewers & distillers in the science and technologies of brewing, distilling and related industries.
Simon Jackson
Chief Executive
Institute of Brewing & Distilling
33 Clarges Street
London W1J 7EE
Tel: 020 7499 8144
Fax: 020 7499 1156
Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
www.ibms.org/go/education-development:chartered-scientist
The Institute of Biomedical Science (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.
Mr Alan Potter
Chief Executive
Institute of Biomedical Science
12 Coldbath Square
London EC1R 5HL
Tel: 020 7713 0214 x 135
Fax: 020 7837 3286
Email
PA Nadine Rulliere
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
Email
Institute of Clinical Research (ICR)
Janet Tanner
Membership Administration Manager
Institute of Clinical Research
Institute House
Boston Drive
Bourne End
Bucks SL8 5YS
Institute of Corrosion (ICorr)
www.icorr.org
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
7b High Street Mews
High Street
Leighton Buzzard
Beds LU7 1EA
E-mail: douglas@harrbridge.freeserve.co.uk
Correspondence to be sent to:
Email: admin@icorr.org
Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
www.ifst.org
IFST is the independent incorporated professional qualifying body for food scientists and technologists. Advancing the standing of food science and technology, both as a subject and as a profession, the IFST serve the public interest by furthering the application of science and technology to all aspects of the supply of safe, wholesome, nutritious and attractive food, nationally and internationally.
Jon Poole
Chief Executive
5 Cambridge Court
210 Shepherds Bush Road
London W6 7NJ
Tel: 020 7603 6316
Fax: 020 7602 9936
Email: info@ifst.org
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
www.imarest.org
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.
Dr Marcus Jones
Director General
80 Coleman Street
London EC2R 5BJ
Tel: 020 7382 2600
Fax: 020 7382 2670
Email: marcus.jones@imarest.org
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
http://www.iom3.org/content/become-member
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.
Mr Graham Woodrow
Deputy Chief Executive
Danum House
South Parade
Doncaster
DN1 2DY
Tel: 01302 320486
Fax: 01302 380900
Email: Graham.woodrow@iom3.org
PA: Mrs Margaret Urquhart
Tel: 01302 380 912
Email: margaret.urquhart@iom3.org
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Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
www.ima.org.uk
The 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 Secretary
16 Nelson Street
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS1 1EF
Tel: 01702 354 020
Fax: 01702 354 111
Email: david.youdan@ima.org.uk
PA: Lynn Webster
Email: Lynn.Webster@ima.org.uk
Institute of Physics (IOP)
www.iop.org
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 Bob Kirby-Harris
Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London W1B 1NT
Tel: 020 7470 4800
Fax: 020 7470 4937
PA: Shanaz Islam
Email: Shanaz.islam@iop.org
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
www.ipem.ac.uk
The 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
Email: r.w.neilson@ipem.ac.uk
Marie Goodall
Executive Assistant
Email: marie@ipem.ac.uk
Institute of Professional Soil Scientists (IPSS)
http://www.soilscientist.org/pages/home
The 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
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Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
www.icheme.org
IChemE is the professional body for chemical and process engineers, providing services for and representing the interests of those involved in chemical, biochemical and process engineering world-wide with an international membership of more than 26,000 in over 100 countries.
David Brown
Chief Executive and Secretary
Davis Building
165-169 Railway Terrace
Rugby CV21 3HQ
Tel: 01788 534411
Fax: 01788 550904
Email: dbrown@icheme.org
PA: Beverley Garratt
Email: bgarratt@icheme.org
Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
www.ies-uk.org.uk
The IES continues to develop within an interdisciplinary context as the professional body for environmental scientists.
Jennifer Blumhof
2nd Floor
34 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0DH
Tel: 020 7730 5516
Fax: 020 7730 5519
Email: jrblumhof@gmail.com
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London Mathematical Society (LMS)
www.lms.ac.uk
The Society 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.
Ivor Goddard
De Morgan House
57-58 Russell Square
London WC1B 4HS
Tel: 020 7291 9970
Email: ivor.goddard@lms.ac.uk
PA: Leanne Marshall
Email: leanne.marshall@lms.ac.uk
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Mineralogical Society
www.minersoc.org
The 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
Fax: 020 8891 6599
Email: kevin@minersoc.org
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Oil and Colour Chemists' Association (OCCA)
www.occa.org.uk
The The Oil & Colour Chemists Association (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
Email: chris@occa.org.uk
Yvonne Waterman
Assistant General Secretary
Email: yvonne@occa.org.uk
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The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS)
www.ras.org.uk
The UK's leading professional body for Astrophysics, Solid-Earth Geophysics, Solar-Terrestrial Physics, and Planetary Sciences.
David Elliott
Executive Secretary
Royal Astronomical Society
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1J 0BQ
Tel: 020 7734 4582
Fex: 020 7734 3307
E-mail: de@ras.org.uk
PA: Judith Hodges (Ext 204)
Email: jh@ras.org.uk
Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)
www.rmets.org/index.php
The Royal Meteorological Society advances and promotes the science of meteorology. The Society 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 and those for whom meteorology is simply a pastime. The 'science of meteorology' includes climatology, hydrology, physical oceanography and other related disciplines.
Prof Paul Hardaker
Chief Executive
104 Oxford Road
Reading
Berkshire RG1 7LL
Tel: 0118 9568500
Fax: 0118 9568571
Email: chiefexec@rmets.org
PA: Sue Brown
Email: sue.brown@rmets.org
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
www.rsc.org
The RSC is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. Supported by a network of 45,000 members worldwide and an internationally acclaimed publishing business, it’s activities span education and training, conferences and science policy, and the promotion of the chemical sciences to the public.
Dr Richard Pike
Chief Executive
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London W1J 0BA
Tel: 020 7437 8656
Fax: 020 7437 8883
Email: piker@rsc.org
PA: Gill McGrath
Email: mcgrathg@rsc.org
Royal Statistical Society (RSS)
www.rss.org.uk
The Royal Statistical Society 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.
Martin Dougherty
Executive Director
12 Errol Street
London EC1Y 8LX
Tel: 020 7614 3912
Email: M.Dougherty@rss.org.uk
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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.
Susie Hargreaves
Chief Executive & General Secretary
PO Box 244
Perkin House
82 Grattan Road
Bradford BD1 2JB
Tel: 01274 725138
Fax: 01274 725978
Email: secretariat@sdc.org.uk
Society of Biology
www.societyofbiology.org
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
9 Red Lion Court
London EC4A 3EF
Tel: 020 7936 5912
Fax: 020 7936 5913
Email
Sharon Lukom
Email: s.lukom@iob.org
Society for General Microbiology
www.sgm.ac.uk
The Society for General Microbiology (SGM) was founded in 1945 and is now 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.
Ron Fraser
Executive Secretary
Marlborough House
Basingstoke Road
Spencers Wood
Reading RG7 1AG
Tel: 01189 881 812
Fax: 01189 885 656
Email: r.fraser@sgm.ac.uk
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