Who we are
We are a thriving network of technical managers in biological, biochemical and life sciences facilities drawn from universities and research institutes throughout the UK and Ireland. The University Biological Supervisors’ Association (UBSA) was formed in 1983 by two superintendents from the University of Sheffield. In April 2000 the name was changed to the University Bioscience Managers’ Association. In 2012, members of the National Association of Biochemistry & Biological Sciences (Managers) (NABBS) joined together with the UBMA bringing together knowledge and expertise held by professional managers across a broad spectrum of institutions in the UK and Ireland.
What we do
UBMA aims to improve the management of resources by:
- Providing a forum for the exchange of ideas
- Seeking to influence national policy by the representation of the Association’s views
- Encouraging training and development of staff at all levels
- Disseminating best practice
Our main event of the year is our annual conference which is typically held in the spring (List of past venues). We also seek to hold events at other times of the year, both online and in-person, and collaborate with other like-minded groups in order to support bioscience managers in their roles.
We do not currently charge for membership.
It is the intention of the committee to invite representatives from external bodies and funding agencies that can benefit our members to attend events. Members are invited to make suggestions to the Secretary.