UBMA Conference 2027

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University Biosciences Managers’ Association

The University Bioscience Managers’ Association (UBMA) represents technical managers of bioscience facilities in universities and research institutes throughout the UK and Ireland.

Through collaboration and networking, members aim to promote quality, effectiveness and efficiency in the management of bioscience resources across the university and research sector and seek to influence national policy toward developing and disseminating best practice and professional development of the technical workforce.

Membership of UBMA is open to staff with resource management responsibilities, operating in departments, schools and faculties of university and research institutes, in the fields of biological, biomedical and life science, or other similar related disciplines, such as agricultural or environmental sciences.

University of Lancashire hosted the UBMA annual conference in 2026, look out for announcements for the 2027 conference!

About Us

We have a thriving network, via which we share knowledge, experience and expertise and work to improve the management of resources in all types of life science and related facilities in universities and research institutes.

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Membership of UBMA is open to staff with resource management responsibilities in university and research institute bioscience and life sciences disciplines. We are always interested in expanding our network and welcome new members.

Professional Development

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