Welcome to the Society for Natural Sciences

The Society for Natural Sciences (SNS) is a professional body for scientists, educators and students working across the discipline boundaries of science. 

“Promoting Interdisciplinary Science Education and Research”

Many of the technical issues of sustainability in energy and material resources, advances in technology and medicine, that are now faced by society are interdisciplinary. Natural scientists are in the vanguard of scientists who can cross disciplines to help tackle these problems and contribute to a better life for all.

Prospective Students

What is 'Natural Sciences' all about?

Current Students

How we support our student community

For Teachers

Info and resources for teachers

Resources

Seminars, blogs, webinars, info...

To address these issues the Society for Natural Sciences:

  • Runs outreach activities for schools, holds conferences for undergraduate students and meetings with employers.
  • Provides information about opportunities for natural sciences.
  • Accredits degree programmes: accredited courses are at least comparable in standard with single discipline degrees.

As a Society we are keen to support the equality of experience of Natural Sciences students alongside other specialist subjects during Covid. Our equality statement can be found here.

Join now to become a part of our community to contribute your story to the website to encourage others to cross the discipline boundaries; get information from employers and about events!

If you represent an academic institution or company wanting to be involved, we’d love to hear from you. If you have a query about the Society or would like to contribute, please get in touch with us via the ‘web enquires’ form here.

Resources are available for applicants to universities, current students, schools, graduates and university teachers via the Resources tab in the main menu.

As part of our on-going activities we invite you to become a member to view the monthly seminars and discussions on pedagogic research activities, and approaches for teaching across the natural sciences.
We also host a variety of cross-cutting research seminars – our seminar gallery can be found here.
You can also freely join our LinkedIn community group to keep up-to-date with events and activities.

Find more links about our society on other platforms here.

 


Latest news

Research Seminars

Pedagogic Research Seminars The Society for Natural Sciences Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Group host monthly lunchtime online seminars to support dissemination and discussion of best practice of interdisciplinary science education. These informal webinars are hosted via Advance HE, having an open presentation followed by lively discussion and Q&A. Some of the previous sessions have covered […]

Horizons in STEM Higher Education Network Launch Event

Held on 17 October 2024 at 13:00–14:30 (GMT) Supporting personal development of teaching-focused academics: Evaluation and pedagogic research in STEM Dr Jane Pritchard NTF, Head of Educational Development, University of Oxford How to get started / support available for Evaluation and pedagogic research in STEM Enablers and barriers to doing pedagogic research Maximising reach and […]

E-seminar – Use of structured workbooks to support group interdisciplinary learning

The September Society for Natural Sciences Learning and Teaching webinar: ” Use of structured workbooks to support group interdisciplinary learning” will be delivered by  Abigail Bellamy-Carter from the University of Birmingham and will take place on Thursday 26th September 2024 from 12.00-12.50. Please register via this event link to receive joining details prior to the event. The Society for Natural Sciences Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Group host a series […]

E-Seminar – Science Enterprise

The May Society for Natural Sciences Learning and Teaching webinar: “Science Enterprise” will be delivered by  James Blowey and  Jen Topping from Durham University and will take place on Thursday 30th May 2024 from 12.00-12.50. Please register via this event link to receive joining details prior to the event. The Society for Natural Sciences Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Group host a series of monthly lunchtime online seminars to support dissemination […]

E-Seminar – Keele Global Challenge Pathways – embedding an institution-wide interdisciplinary elective pathways programme

The April Society for Natural Sciences Learning and Teaching webinar: “Keele Global Challenge Pathways – embedding an institution-wide interdisciplinary elective pathways programme” will be delivered by Katie Szkornik (Keele University) and will take place on Thursday 25th April 2024 from 12.00-12.50. Please register via this event link to receive joining details prior to the event. The Society for Natural Sciences Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Group host a […]


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