Royal Society of Biology Annual General Meeting 2025
The Annual General Meeting and Charter Lecture of the RSB.
Details
When? Wednesday 21 May 2025, 11:00 to 14:00
Where? Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA, and Online
The Annual General Meeting and Charter Lecture of the RSB
Our 2025 Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 21 May in the Geological Society at Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA from 11:00 - 13:00, followed by an hour networking lunch.
Elections
Members at grades MRSB will be able to vote online through mySociety. Online voting will open in due course, and votes can be cast up to 48 hours before the AGM, with votes closing on Monday 19 May.
Agenda and papers
An agenda for the meeting will be available in due course. The draft minutes from the 2024 Annual General Meeting, and the Annual Report and Accounts will also be formally approved during the meeting.
Charter Lecture
Professor Daniel M Davis MBE FMedSci FRSB, Head of Life Sciences & Professor of Immunology at Imperial College London and chair of the editorial board for The Biologist, will deliver this year's Charter Lecture entitled 'Self Defence: A Myth-busting Guide to Immune Health'.
We are surrounded by big claims for how to enhance our immunity. But the one thing the science is clear on is that everyone's immune system is entirely unique. So how do we tell the myths from the facts? And is there anything we can actually do to benefit our immune health? World-leading immunologist Daniel M Davis will present his new myth-busting guide to the effects of stress, age, exercise, weight, nutrition, sleep and mental health on our immune health.
About the speaker
Daniel M Davis MBE FMedSci FRSB is a leading immunologist and passionate science communicator. He has held key academic positions at Imperial College London and the University of Manchester and earned his PhD in physics before transitioning to immunology research at Harvard University. A frequent speaker at science and literary festivals, he is also the author of several acclaimed books published by Penguin Random House. In 2025, he was awarded an MBE for his contributions to science communication.
Daniel M Davis MBE FMedSci FRSB is a leading immunologist and passionate science communicator. He has held key academic positions at Imperial College London and the University of Manchester and earned his PhD in physics before transitioning to immunology research at Harvard University. A frequent speaker at science and literary festivals, he is also the author of several acclaimed books published by Penguin Random House. In 2025, he was awarded an MBE for his contributions to science communication.
Registration
Advance registration is essential through the link at the top of the page, the deadline for in-person attendance is Wednesday 7 May, the deadline for virtual attendance is Monday 19 May.
Proposals from members
If any voting members have any proposals or any matter which they wish to make or bring before an Annual General Meeting, they should give four weeks' written notice thereof to the Chief Executive. The proposed motion shall be supported in writing by no fewer than ten voting members. To submit please email jennifer.crosk@rsb.org.uk
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, for example:
- You use mobility aids such as a wheelchair, walking stick or crutches
- You have a visual or hearing impairment, such as requiring hearing loops
- You will be bringing a registered service animal
- You have dietary needs (vegetarian/vegan/kosher/halal/gluten-free or an allergy, e.g. peanuts)
If you require a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP), please contact us as soon as possible
Continuing Professional Development
This event is approved by the Royal Society of Biology for the purposes of CPD and can be counted as 6 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.