The Society for Experimental Biology aims to promote and increase the influence of Experimental Biology within the scientific community and Society by: *developing the field of, and scientific careers in, experimental biology; *developing education and public awareness in experimental biology; *developing collaborative partnerships; *maintaining transparency, ethical and environmental sensitivity in every sphere of activity; *ensuring the financial viability of the Society. In pursuit of its aims the Society for Experimental Biology’s activities include: *the organisation and sponsorship of experimental biology conferences, both independently and in *collaboration with other life science societies; *the publication and dissemination of a range of scientific literature; *education, careers and policy work; *the administration of travel grants for young researchers; *offering membership to experimental biology researchers in academia and industry working at post-graduate level and above.