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New standards for Chartered Scientist register
New standards for the Chartered Scientist (CSci) register have now been launched and the Royal Society of Biology is now welcoming new applications via the online application system. New standards for the Chartered Scientist (CSci) register have now...
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Awards, medals, and a new digital series at the RSB’s Biology Week Awards Ceremony 2024
in South Kensington, London, the event was attended by over 100 guests. Chief Executive of the RSB Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB opened the ceremony for the 13th Biology Week. He highlighted the importance and contribution of the biosciences, especially...
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Reports
MRSB The Hyrax Revisited 4 March 2023 At the first event of 2023, Australasia branch members heard from Dr Rob Eley CBiol CSci FRSB about his experiences of working on hyrax research. Hyraxes are interesting little animals that are found all over the...
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Professional Registers
to offer members four registers: Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) Registered Scientist (RSci) Chartered Scientist (CSci) Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach) This is in addition to our Chartered Biologist (CBiol) status. All those who are...
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First ever recipient of the RSB’S Apprentice of the Year Award announced
the confidence and motivation to pursue further opportunities, such as RSciTech accreditation with the RSB.” Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, said of this year’s winners: “We’ve very pleased to be able to celebrate these two outstanding apprentices and their...
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Chartered
the RSB and associated costs are found here. Chartered Scientist Chartered Scientist status (designated by the postnominal CSci) requires members to have at least a masters level qualification or written equivalent report. Chartered Scientist provides a...
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Membership FAQs
role or field of interest, we can offer a register to suit you. The RSB professional registers are: RSciTech, RSci, CBiol, CSci, CSciTeach. We also offer: Qualified Person, UK Register of Toxicologists, International Diploma in Toxicology, International...
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CEO of the Royal Society of Biology to retire
Dr Mark Downs PhD DSc (Hon) CSci CBiol FRSB, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Biology, has announced he will retire in September 2025. Dr Mark Downs PhD DSc (Hon) CSci CBiol FRSB, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Biology, has announced he...
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RSB chief executive receives honorary doctorate for contributions to science policy and industry
Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB has been awarded an honorary science doctorate from Brunel University London, recognising his work as chief executive of the Society. Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB has been awarded an honorary science doctorate from Brunel...
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Excellence celebrated at the RSB Annual Awards 2022
have chosen to portray the subjects of their photos.” Charles Gill MRSB (right) standing with Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, chief executive of RSB (left), after receiving his RSB School Biology Teacher of the Year Award Charles Gill MRSB from Alcester...
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Member profiles: Hormones, genetics and brewing beer
Our latest member profiles explore the working lives of neuroendocrinologist Dr Rebecca Dumbell CSci MRSB; director of the MRC Human Genetics Unit at the University of Edinburgh Prof Wendy Bickmore CBE FRSB, and brewer David Ryder MRSB These profiles...
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RSB responds to Conservatives securing a majority
of all of the main parties manifestos, and also published a letter to all major party leaders. In the letter, Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the RSB, stated that there is “a real risk of a decline in UK science” and avoiding such a decline...
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More than 100 members attend this year’s AGM
by Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow FRSB, President of the RSB now entering her second year in the role. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB presented an overview of RSB achievements over the past financial year and an update on current and future activities,...
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RSB speaks out against the dangers of a no-deal Brexit
deal exit would “adversely affect the UK economy” and urges politicians to “unite to avert a UK-wide crisis.” Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the RSB commented: “A no-deal Brexit would hinder progress in science and research. "We hope that...
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RSB AGM draws record numbers as five new Council members are appointed
of Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow FRSB as her successor, to assume the role of President from May 2018. Dr Mark Downs, CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Society, commented: “We are delighted to welcome five new members to our Council. They bring a...
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Royal Society of Biology chief executive shortlisted for leadership excellence award
Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology, has been shortlisted for the Louis Armstrong Leadership award for outstanding leadership of a UK professional body. Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of...
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RSB meets Minister to discuss environmental science and conservation after leaving EU
this week to discuss the opportunities and challenges of Brexit for environmental science and conservation. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the RSB, and Dr Laura Bellingan FRSB, director of science policy, took part in the discussions, along...
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Brexit: joint statement following a meeting of RSB and VBIO
A recent meeting in Berlin between Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology and Professor Bernd Mueller-Roeber, President of the German Life Science Association (VBIO) addressed a wide range of issues relevant to the...
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Science Minister meets with RSB to discuss spending review
the President and the chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology, Professor Dame Jean Thomas Hon FRSB and Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB. This week the Minister for Universities and Science, Jo Johnson MP, met with the President and the chief executive of...
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RSB Fellows acknowledged in New Year Honours list 2025
Frank Kelly CBE FMedSci FRSB Dr Petra Oyston OBE FRSB Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu DBE FMedSci FRSB Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, Chief Executive of the RSB, said: “We’re thrilled to see five of our Fellows recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours....
