Become an Ambassador

Biochemical Society Ambassadors play an essential role in helping the Biochemical Society deliver its mission.

They are the first point of contact for the Society at their institution or organisation, where they raise the profile of the Society, promote its activities, and encourage new membership. Ambassadors help to organise local events such as student receptions, a presence at Freshers’ Fairs and sponsored seminars, using these as an opportunity to promote the benefits of Biochemical Society membership.

Ambassadors also act as a conduit for the transfer of ideas between local molecular bioscientists and the Society, and strengthen the Society’s relationships and collaborations with their organisation.

Ambassadors are asked to...

• Promote the Biochemical Society and its activities, training events, meetings, outreach initiatives, grants, and journals
• Raise the profile and visibility of Biochemical Society publications
• Indicate any additional areas for collaboration between your institution/organisation and the Society
• Consider organizing a Biochemical Society sponsored seminar or event to raise its profile and recruit new members
• Attend the annual Ambassadors’ Day to keep updated on the activities of the Society, feedback to the Society on current issues faced or areas for improvement, and network with other Ambassadors (a virtual attendance option will be made available)

We provide

• A bimonthly newsletter with information and requests to support our activities, and an online resource area with a range of materials,
• Group membership discounts of 20% for 8+ student recruits,
• An Ambassador Recruitment grant of up to £200 to organise Biochemical Society sponsored seminars or events, if funds are available.

There are four subgroups of Biochemical Society Ambassador, representing specific groups within our community: