United Kingdom – Royal Society of Biology
Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) is a professional body for the biological sciences and a unified voice for biology in the United Kingdom. It supports professional development, education, policy engagement and public understanding across the life sciences.
RSB has more than 27,000 members and a network of almost 100 Member Organisations. Its community includes practising scientists, students, educators and professionals working across academia, industry and other sectors. The Society is a registered charity (No. 277981) and is incorporated by Royal Charter.
Role and priorities
RSB was created through the unification of the Biosciences Federation and the Institute of Biology. It advises government and policy makers, represents many of the learned societies and organisations within the UK’s biological sciences and gives policy makers access to independent, evidence-based opinion.
It promotes biology as a subject of choice, recognises excellence in biology teaching, champions a challenging biology curriculum, supports young scientists through higher education and provides career guidance at all levels.
Details
- Organisation: Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
- Website: www.rsb.org.uk
- Members: Over 27,000
- Member Organisations: Almost 100
- Membership contact: membership@rsb.org.uk
- Address: PO Box 33, 95 Mortimer Street, London W1W 7GB, United Kingdom
- Last verified: 6 October 2026