Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka
Incorporated by Act of Parliament No. 22 of 1984
Two Bronze medal winners of International Biology Olympiad 2009 with other Olympiad students and Institute of Biology Council Members
Membership of the Institute
The Institute has Members in academia, research, industry and healthcare. If you are a Sri Lankan Biologist in you are invited join the institute.
There are four major categories of membership: Fellows, Members, Associates Licentiates. Eligibility for each category depends upon a combination of professional experience and academic qualifications.
Objectives of the Institute
(a) To promote and advance the Science of Biology and its application in Sri Lanka. (b) To advice the Government, and give counsel to public corporations, local bodies and other institutions on all matters connected with the application of Biology to the progress and development of the country. (c) To promote acquisition, dissemination and interchange of biological knowledge by i. Providing a forum for the presentation of original communications and discussions ii. Establishing and maintaining libraries iii. Publishing matters of interest to the profession of Biology and any other means. (d) To promote education in Biology at all levels (e) To promote, encourage and foster original research in Biology (f) To ensure the maintenance of high standards in the professional activities and the general conduct of its members (g) To establish liaison with other scientific organizations (h) To establish and enhance the status of the profession of Biology in Sri Lanka.
Fellows and members can also apply for Chartered Biologist or C.Biol, a distinction immediately comparable with the corresponding designations of other respected professionals. Chartered Biologists are required to follow code of ethics adopted by the Institute.
Institute. is administered by the Council, which is appointed every year at the AGM. President of the 2007 - 2008 Council is Dr Sirimal Premakumara.
Annual Sessions of the Institute is held on September each year, where a distinguished biologist will be felicitated.
Institute conducts various activities such as teacher training, workshops and training sessions for Biologists, and Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad.
The institute was begun by a small group of Sri Lankan Biologists in 1981. It became an incorporated organization by Act of Parliament No 22 of 1984.
Recent Blog posts
Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad 2010
Apply before 12 May 2010. Examination will be held in June, 2010. Details ....
Two Bronze medals at International Biology Olympiad 2009
Two Sri Lankan students won Bronze medals at 20th International Biology Olympiad held in Tsukuba, Japan, which held from 12- 19 July 2009. More.. .
Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad 2009
Examination was held in June, 2009. Results will be released in September. Download Model questions.
IOB Twitter Updates
Intenational Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2009
Three Jury members and four students particpate IBO 2009 in July in Tsukuba, Japan. Mobitel, Sri Lanka is the official sponsor for the tour.
Annual Sessions 2008
Annual sessions of the Institute of Biology was held on 26 September 2008 at SLAAS Auditrium.
Links
- Membership
- Chartered Biologist
- Code of Ethics for Chartered Biologists
- Felicitations
- Activities of IOB
- Blog
- Young Biologists
Recent Updates
- 2008 - 2009 IOB Council
- Results of Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad 2008.
Students chan check their results here
Contact us
Joint Secretaries, The Institute of Biology, Vidya Mandiraya, 120/10, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07