Royal Society of Biology Annual General Meeting 2024
The Annual General Meeting and Charter Lecture of the RSB.
Details
When? Wednesday 8 May 2024, 11:00 to 13:00
Where? Online (Zoom)
CPD Approved This event is approved for CPD
The Annual General Meeting and Charter Lecture of the RSB
Our 2024 Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 8th May on Zoom, and will include a Charter Lecture by Professor Dame Melanie Welham FRSB, RSB Council member, presentation of the Trustees' Report and Accounts.
Elections
Members at grades MRSB will be able to vote online through mySociety. Online voting is now open, and votes can be cast up to 48 hours before the AGM, with votes closing on Monday 6th May.
Council vacancies
We have two Council vacancies for one new member to be elected to each of the Colleges of Individual Members and Organisational Members. These appointments will be confirmed at our AGM. Nomination forms, role descriptions and further details are available on the AGM webpage.
Agenda and papers
An agenda for the meeting, as well as the minutes from the 2023 Annual General Meeting, will be available to download in due course. The Annual Report and Accounts will also be formally approved during the meeting.
Charter Lecture
Professor Dame Melanie Welham FRSB, Trustee of the RSB Council, will delivery this year's Charter Lecture entitled 'reflections on... career paths, life at the science policy interface and opportunities for bioscience'.
Registration
Advance registration is essential through the link at the top of the page by Monday 6th May. Due to industrial action, the AGM is now online only, with online votes prior to the event through mySociety. Online voting is now open, and votes can be cast up to 48 hours before the AGM, with votes closing on Monday 6th May.
Special requirements
If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking using the additional information options, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.
Continuing Professional Development
This event is approved by the Royal Society of Biology for the purposes of CPD and can be counted as 3 CPD points.
Contact
For any event or voting queries, please contact Lucy Eckersley at events@rsb.org.uk or 020 3925 3445.
Code of Conduct
By its Royal Charter, the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) has the powers to promote, establish and support standards of professional skill and conduct. The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the pipeline. We proactively promote a culture of inclusivity within our discipline and the broader STEM community. It is vital at any RSB event or meeting, that everyone attending is free from any form of harassment or discrimination, feels comfortable and safe, and has the opportunity for an enjoyable experience.