Early Career
BSAS Refreshers
BSAS Student Membership unlocks a wealth of opportunities to kick start your career and learning in animal science. Sign up during our Refreshers week and be in with a chance to win one of these great prizes:
1. Undergraduate delegate ticket for BSAS 2026. Attend the biggest conference for the animal science community in the UK & Ireland. Attend keynote sessions, the president's session and plenaries over the two days and hear the latest advancements in animal science. Meet early career peers alongside some of the biggest characters in the animal science community. Visit the poster sessions and networking activities to start building your network. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills, network, and explore career options!
2. A fully branded BSAS body warmer! Freshly ordered for 2025, the new BSAS body warmer is both practical and stylish, perfect for conferences and meetings in the office as well as onsite at the farm.
All new student members who sign up during our Refreshers week will automatically be entered into the the prize draw.
GET INVOLVED
We are always looking for volunteers to help promote BSAS Student Membership during Freshers and Refreshers week. If you and your academic institution fancy getting involved please feel free to email us for more information catherine.lowe@bsas.org.uk
Early Career Council
Comprised of early career scientists from academia, research, industry and policy the Early Career Council (ECC) provides an invaluable resource to members at the beginning of their career journey.
Undergraduate Ambassadors
Are you an undergraduate student undertaking animal science studies who is keen to actively promote BSAS membership, news, conference, workshops, awards, and publications? Learn more to find out about becoming an undergraduate ambassador.
Buddy Up
Become a BSAS Buddy — An informal arrangement – allowing those in at a similar stage in their career to share experiences, be a sounding board and offer general support
Mentoring
Mentoring is a system of semi-structured guidance whereby one person shares their knowledge, skills and experience to assist others to progress in their own lives and careers. Mentors need to be accessible and prepared to offer help - within agreed bounds.
Education
Animal science is a diverse and multi-faceted field that offers a career that you will find stimulating, sometimes challenging, but ultimately very rewarding.
Undergraduates
We are incredibly passionate about championing animal science and technology at all stages, which includes making sure that those who desire a career in animal science have all the tools needed to achieve their career goals.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
The Early Career Council, consisting of postgraduate and early career researchers, is seeking interest from young farmers organisations interested in developing a knowledge transfer partnership.
Thesis of the Year 2025
The BSAS Undergraduate Thesis of the Year Award 2025 competition is open to universities and colleges that have students participating in animal science related courses.