The President of the Science Council acts as champion and ambassador for the science profession.
They promote the value of professional body membership and registration, and amplify the collective voice of our Members.
The President of the Science Council is elected by Member Bodies for an initial two-year term. They are eligible for election for one further consecutive term of up to two years. Read the President’s role description
Professor Catherine Ross CSci CBiol
Professor Catherine Ross was elected President in July 2024.
It’s an honour to have been elected President. The Science Council’s purpose is to strengthen the collective impact of the scientific community to deliver public benefit. I look forward to working with colleagues from across our membership and continue to support the important work that the Science Council does with and on behalf of the science community.”