Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka
Incorporated by Act of Parliament No. 22 of 1984
Council of the Institute of Biology 2011 after Council Meeting at Science Faculty, University of Colombo
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.
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.
List of Past Presidents.
Recent Blog posts
Call for abstracts for the 32nd Annual Sessions
Annual Sessions will be held on the 28th September 2012
Submission deadline: 15th June 2012
Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad 2012
A/L students can appply for this Competition. Aplication deadline - 15 May 2012
Symposium - Conservation Sri Lanka
Submit your abstract for this symposium before 30 April 2012.
Details
Ethical Review Committee
The Ethical Review Committee of IOB will grant ethical clearance for biology-related research projects involving animals both in the laboratory and in the field. Read More...
Biology Olympiad 2011
Results of Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad 2011
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Contact us
Joint Secretaries, The Institute of Biology, Vidya Mandiraya, 120/10, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07