Association of Applied Biologists

Members have access to AAB Travel and Carer grants, reduced meeting fees and more…

Association of Applied Biologists

We have ~1000 members focused in twelve specialist groups across many areas of applied biology

Association of Applied Biologists

“The leading organisation for promoting applied research in Agricultural & Food Sciences”

Registered Charity No. 1195899

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WHY JOIN AAB?

Who are the AAB?

We are a learned society and charity focused across many areas of Applied Biology. We deliver our charitable mission through the publication of scientific journals in applied biology, the organisation of conferences across a range of related subject themes, the formulation and dissemination of policies to promote the discipline, the publication of a monthly newsletter and by providing opportunities that reduce the barriers to access for our members.

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About Our Organisation

aab membership & specialist groups

Membership is open to all interested in applied biology, whether as a general topic or one of the specialist areas with a designated group.

aab publications

The AAB have an active involvement in the production and publication of many scientific works. Click below to learn more about the work we do.

aab conferences

Conferences are a great place to present and discuss current projects, or to gain inspiration for future work and to network with field leading experts.

Latest AAB Newsletters

JUNE 2026

JUNE 2026

Contents News - Updates from the Annals of Applied Biology Senior Editor Meeting & AAB in Parliament Upcoming AAB Events Events in our Community Community News & Opportunities Meeting Reports - Voice of the Future 2026 AAB Membership 2026 Annals & PBJ Call...

MAY 2026

MAY 2026

Contents News - We share a first-look at upcoming AAB events, an updated member platform and the sad news of two former council members' passing. Upcoming AAB Events Events in our Community Community News & Opportunities In Memoriam - Philippa Borrill & Ian...

APRIL 2026

APRIL 2026

Contents News - The latest from March meetings and Nominations open for the new AAB President's Medals in Plant Science, Sustainable Futures and Accessibility in Applied Biology Upcoming AAB Events Events in our Community Community News & Opportunities Meeting...

JUNE 2026

JUNE 2026

Contents News - Updates from the Annals of Applied Biology Senior Editor Meeting & AAB in Parliament Upcoming AAB Events Events in our Community Community News & Opportunities Meeting Reports - Voice of the Future 2026 AAB Membership 2026 Annals & PBJ Call...

MAY 2026

MAY 2026

Contents News - We share a first-look at upcoming AAB events, an updated member platform and the sad news of two former council members' passing. Upcoming AAB Events Events in our Community Community News & Opportunities In Memoriam - Philippa Borrill & Ian...

APRIL 2026

APRIL 2026

Contents News - The latest from March meetings and Nominations open for the new AAB President's Medals in Plant Science, Sustainable Futures and Accessibility in Applied Biology Upcoming AAB Events Events in our Community Community News & Opportunities Meeting...

MARCH 2026

MARCH 2026

Contents News - Announcing the new AAB President's Medals Upcoming AAB Events Events in our Community Community News & Opportunities International Women's Day 2026 Meeting Reports - International Advances in Pesticide Application 2026 Update from the Annals of...

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