Our Committees

This committee aims to empower female scientists in the workplace, inspire girls to pursue science careers, and organise inclusive, family-friendly activities and talks addressing topics pertinent to women in academia open for everyone to attend. We are a very active committee searching for new volunteers to join us to either help us to run our current initiatives or to bring your own ideas. We will provide all the necessary tools and contacts to make them happen.

The Science-me a Story committee was formed by 5 enthusiasts who love science and scientific outreach through literature and stories. Being a part of this team means participating in the organization of the contest and the dissemination activities of Science-me a Story and audiobooks, creating a network of institutional collaborators both in Spain and the United Kingdom.

The 'En Foco' committee is composed of a team passionate about photography and research, sharing the same idea of combining both tools to disseminate and communicate research in a 100% visual manner. The committee organises the SRUK/CERU 'Investigación Εn Foco' photography competition, open to SRUK/CERU members and SRUK/CERU friends.

Being the most artistic team at SRUK/CERU, the Design Committee blends talents from graphic design, art, illustration, and beyond. If you are passionate about graphic design, art, and science equally, or want to learn how art and design can improve your science communication, this is the team for you!

“En Fase Experimental” is a radio podcast produced by the SRUK Radio Team at the Press Department of SRUK/CERU.

1, 2, 3… Explore! is the blog of the Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU). The SRUK/CERU Blog started in 2016, with the aim to disseminate the research of our members to the public, even though now we are also collaborating with both SRUK/CERU members and non-members. In that way, our readers can learn more about different interests and opinions in diverse scientific fields.

The Mentoring committee organises our SRUK/CERU Mentoring Programme, which is designed to help and support less experienced researchers starting or have recently started a career in the UK. By connecting them to a suitable mentor with expertise in their field of interest, SRUK/CERU aims to maximise new opportunities for mentees and help them plan a successful career path.

This committee is responsible for managing the SRUK/CERU profile on Instagram, with the aim of creating a more personal relationship with our members and followers online. Our content creators (or... influencers?) believes that the best way of getting to know SRUK/CERU is to be part of it so... What better way than capturing our moments with videos or images and sharing them with you on Instagram?

The Cancer Committee comprises researchers and professionals dedicated to advancing cancer research and fostering collaboration among members in the field of oncology. The committee's primary goals center around promoting scientific excellence, facilitating knowledge exchange, and addressing critical challenges concerning cancer research and treatment for both researchers and the general public.

This exciting initiative is a great opportunity to gather Spanish researchers in the UK working in the field of Neuroscience. Our main objectives are:

• Collaboration, we want to establish a network of researchers and professionals to exchange ideas, discuss concerns, provide support to new members, and have fun.
• Visibility, we want to shine a spotlight on the exceptional work of Spanish researchers in the field of Neuroscience through social and scientific events, collaborations and outreach efforts-
• Bringing neuroscience to the general public, our committee will actively work to bridge the gap between scientists and the general public through educational programs and public lectures.

The goal of this committee is to design and propose a number of linguistic policies and events in relation to the promotion of multilingualism as part of the association's communications and activities, but also in the programming of events and interactions between members in order to encourage, alongside the use of English, the use of Spanish and the rest of the co-official languages of Spain.

The Evolution Committee has been created with the following objectives:

• Connect SRUK/CERU members that work in evolution and/or are interested in topics related to this research area.
• Promote outreach in evolution for both lay and technical audiences.
• Organise discussion groups, mini symposia, and other scientific activities related to evolution.
• Foster collaborations regarding topics in the field of evolution between Spain and the United Kingdom (e.g., phylogenomics, systematics, palaentology, etc.).

The Environment committee aims to create a space for networking, collaboration and support between SRUK/CERU members across the UK with a common research interest and the following objectives:

• To promote the research related to Plant Sciences, Agricultural Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences by SRUK/CERU members.
• To create a collaborative network of stakeholders with an interest in Plant Sciences, Agricultural Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, including academia, research agencies, government, industry, and any research-related sector in the UK and Spain.
• To organise events related to Plant Sciences, Agricultural Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences and liaise with these researchers in the UK and Spain.