🧬 We’re a student-led society open to all Aston students, especially those studying 🌱Biological Sciences, 🔬Biomedical Science and 🧪Biochemistry. But no matter your course, you’re welcome to join! 🌟

📲 Contact Us

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📩 Questions? Message us on social media or email biological.society@union.aston.ac.uk — we’ll get back to you ASAP!

🎉 Why Join Aston BioSoc?

Being a member gives you access to opportunities that boost your social, academic, and career experience while making a positive impact:

• 🎊 Social Events & Mixers - meet like-minded students and make lasting friendships.

• 🌐 Career Talks & Networking - hear from professionals in biosciences and related industries.

• 📝 Placement & Application Support - guidance to help you secure internships and excel in your course.

• 📚 Study Resources - materials and tips shared by committee members to help you succeed.

• 🍿💷 Discounts & Freebies - cinema tickets, snacks, merch discounts and partner deals for members.

• 🌿 Royal Society of Biology Affiliation - access professional events, get recognition and membership discounts for members.

• 💼 Boost Your CV - connections with employers and industry links to enhance employability.

• 💖 Giving Back - participate in fundraisers and charity events supporting local and global causes.

• 🧬 Career Talks & Workshops - learn from biomedical scientists, NHS professionals & industry experts (all year)
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• 🤝 Collaborations & Special Events - themed socials, fundraisers, and projects with other societies (all year)

📅2025/26 Events:

1. 🎉 Meet & Greet - relaxed afternoon of games, snacks & networking (October 7th 2025)

2. 🎃 Halloween Social - spooky fun movie afternoon with arts and crafts and murder mystery game  (October 30th 2025)

3. 🎨 Adobe Express Masterclass - Collaborated with Aston Marketing Society ,a practical workshop showing students how to use Adobe Express to create professional presentations, posters and social media content. (November 11th 2025)

4. 🍂 Placement Talks - talks from speakers who did placements in GSK,NHS,Stellantis,Biocrucible and a study abroad placement (November 17th 2025)

5. 💃Health & Life Sciences Winter Formal - Aston Pharmacy Association,Psychology Society,Optics Society are collaborating with us to bring you an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and celebration. (December 3rd 2025)

6. 🎄Hot Choc & Gingerbread Night In - a relaxed festive evening with hot chocolate, gingerbread decorating, and light activities to unwind after lectures. (December 9th 2025)

7. ❄️Aston Science Societies Winter Day Out – collab with Aston CEAC and WEST ,we will visit the German Christmas Markets then go iceskating and finish off at a venue on Broad Street (December 10th 2025)

8. 🎮Games Lab - drawing challenge,spaghetti bridge building challenge and a quiz with prizes for the winners 🏆(January 27th 2026)

9. 💖 Galentine’s Night - an uplifting evening of crafts, games & giving back in collaboration with PharmSoc, MedSoc and OptomSoc. Proceeds will be donated to Global Relief Trust as part of APA's charity Week. (February 11th 2026)

10. 🎓 Graduate Talks  – an inspiring afternoon with Aston biosciences graduates sharing their journeys beyond university. (February 25th 2026)

11. 🗣️ Debate Night – join us for a lively evening of discussion and friendly competition, debating the four strongest topics voted for in our poll. (March 5th 2026)

12. 👜 End of Year Social - A relaxed evening of tote bag painting, a murder mystery game and socialising with other bioscience students. (March 16th 2026)

13. ⛰️ Hiking Trip - A beginner-friendly hike to the Malvern Hills, travelling from Aston University by coach. Join us for a day of fresh air, exercise and student fun. (April 10th 2026)

(Details subject to change- follow us on Instagram / LinkedIn to stay up to date)

🛒 How to Join

1️⃣ Click “Add to Basket” above (the pink button).

2️⃣(If you haven't already) Hit the Login button (top right) and sign in with your Aston student email (you may need to authenticate).

3️⃣ Click the Basket button next to login.(it may have your name there once you're logged in).

4️⃣ Review your basket and Proceed to Checkout to pay the £4 membership fee.

🎉 You’re now officially a member of Aston BioSoc!