Aims

To continually improve the management of resources in university science schools and departments, by:

• Providing a forum for the exchange of idea
• Seeking to influence national policy by the representation of the Association's views
• Encouraging training and development of staff at all levels
• Disseminating best practice

Activities

UBMA meets annually for a day and a half, discussing subjects of common interest to Laboratory Managers and Superintendents. (A list of past venues)

At its 2000 meeting the Association introduced a subscription and set up an Association Committee with a view to expanding the presentation of our views to national bodies who influence policy affecting the teaching and research in university bioscience departments.

It is the intention of the Committee to invite officers from agencies (that can both benefit from and be of benefit to UBMA) to attend the annual Conferences. Such agencies may include HEFCE / SFC, UniversitiesUK (formerly CVCP) etc. Members are invited to make suggestions for contact routes to the Secretary.