British Ecological Society
Subject description: Ecology sits in the science curriculum, appearing throughout biology across all key stages and covering living things, habitats, ecosystems, biodiversity and environmental change. It is also rooted across all subject areas: in geography, it deepens understanding of environments and human influence; in maths, it supports data handling and measurement; in English, it provides opportunities for debate, persuasive writing, and informed communication. Art and design draw inspiration from nature, design & technology explores sustainable materials and solutions, computing enhances enquiry through data logging and modelling, and PSHE/citizenship uses ecological themes to explore ethics, responsibility, and stewardship. The British Ecological Society recognises that by embedding ecology in the wider curriculum, you can increase engagement, understanding and a stronger connection to nature.
About your SA: The British Ecological Society is committed to advancing the study and application of ecology in its widest sense. Today, the Society represents a global community of around 8,000 members, including researchers, educators, students, and practitioners across more than 90 countries.
Promoting ecological understanding through world leading scientific journals, major conferences, public engagement, and evidence based policy work. It actively supports practitioners at all career stages through grants, training, networking opportunities, and initiatives to enhance equality, diversity, and inclusion across the ecological community.
Through its commitment to research, education, and communication, the BES plays a central role in strengthening ecological literacy and supporting those working to address the environmental challenges of today and the future.
Who do you support:
• Educators of all levels and institutions
• Students
• Ecologists
• Anyone with an interest in ecology
Benefits of membership to your organisation: FREE THINGS WE OFFER:
• Monthly newsletters offering up events, opportunities and resources
• Online learning resources for all key stages
• Teacher Training CPD
• An online community
• Updates on ecologically focused education policy
Membership includes:
• Publishing in our cutting edge journals
• Funding including pedagogical grants
• Career support at all levels
• A global community including special interest groups and networks
• Events including Teacher Training
• Policy and opportunities to deliver impact
• Influence through sitting on one of our groups and editorial teams
• Niche, our quarterly magazine packed with news, features and conversations
• Coming soon – equipment loans to support fieldwork
Social Media Channel handles:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/BritishEcolSoc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/841745104052439/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/britishecologicalsociety.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-ecological-society/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishecolsoc/
