Freshwater Biological Association

Wray Castle - our first home

2012-05-11T17:58:25Z

If you are in the Lake District you may be interested in visiting Wray Castle, the first home of the FBA, which is now open to the public. For full details see the National Trust website. We hope soon to include some information about the FBA’s time there, as part of the exhibition in the house, and will let you know when it is on display.

Scientific Meeting Programme published

2012-05-11T08:55:41Z

The draft programme for the 2012 FBA Annual Scientific Meeting in Glasgow is now available on our website. If you want to add a presentation, there is still time to submit a poster abstract. Note that the deadline for early registration is 31st May, only THREE WEEKS away.

Upcoming FBA Training Courses

2012-05-07T13:03:44Z

Entomology for Anglers Level 1: Saturday 12th May 2012 FULLY BOOKED!
Entomology for Anglers Level 1: Sunday 13th May 2012 BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

The FBA are running two, one day training courses to help increase fly-fishers' understanding of entomology, which could make a big difference to their catch.

A small number of places are still available on the Sunday course. To find out more details and to book a place, please go to www.fba.org.uk/fba-training-courses.

FBA online shop goes live

2012-05-01T11:11:56Z

We are pleased to announce the launch of our online shop https://www.fba.org.uk/shop. The shop contains the full range of our books in print, plus those of partner organisations whose titles we also sell.

Half-price book offer on ‘The World of Lakes’

If you haven’t already got a copy, now is the perfect opportunity to buy a copy of The World of Lakes: Lakes of the World (FBA Special Publication No. 15) by Mary J Burgis and Pat Morris. To mark the launch of the online shop, this book is being offered at half-price (£12) until 31 July. Click for more information.

Reminder: WM & NW Freshwater Group

2012-04-11T15:57:05Z

Don't forget the next meeting of the West Midland and North West England Freshwater Group. It will be at the usual venue, Bolton University, on Friday 20th April (10:00-16.00 hrs). For more information please contact Sarah Lynch (slynch_007@hotmail.com).

FBA publications now available through Amazon

2012-04-05T14:35:29Z

Spread the word! You can now buy FBA publications on Amazon.You can still buy all of our publications direct from the FBA. More titles are still to be added over the next couple of weeks so keep checking back.

Upcoming FBA Training Course

2012-04-05T12:31:59Z

Identifying Macroalgae: Wednesday 25^th & Thursday 26th April 2012 BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

The FBA are running a two day training course on how to sample and identify freshwater macroalgae on Wednesday 25^th & Thursday 26th April 2012. A small number of places are still available. To find out more details and to book a place, please go to www.fba.org.uk/fba-training-courses.

Freshwater Matters - April issue

2012-04-02T13:56:58Z

The April issue of Freshwater Matters has just been distributed. Find it at: new.freshwaterlife.org/newsletter. Read about invasive crustaceans and droughts, along with a new species of frog found hiding in New York City.

Invasive shrimp guide and other free downloads

2012-03-29T15:39:25Z

Go to our free download page for a new guide to invasive crustaceans in (or anticipated to arrive soon in) the UK, plus several other free publications from the FBA: the long out of print key to Oligochaetes by Ralph Brinkhurst and a guide to cave fauna by Lee Knight..

Scottish Freshwater Group

2012-03-29T14:36:51Z

Don't forget the Scottish Freshwater Group's next meeting, on Thursday 5th April 10.00-16.00 at the University of Stirling (Cottrell Building). For more details, go to the SFG web page via www.fba.org.uk/regional-freshwater-groups.

Tell us what you want at our student forum in Glasgow

2012-03-23T15:49:12Z

This year's FBA Annual Scientific Meeting will include a forum for students (and the recently graduated). Come along to the meeting, present some of your work, and then tell us what you want from a membership organisation. Plus it's in Glasgow, number 12 in the New York Times' global list of The 45 Places to Go in 2012. For more information about the forum, click here.

Nominations sought for FBA Council

2012-03-22T10:47:36Z

Are you an FBA member and interested in standing for FBA Council for the period 2012-2016? If so, please click here for details of how to apply.

Upcoming FBA Training Course

2012-03-20T15:30:01Z

Identifying freshwater invertebrates: Tuesday 27^th & Wednesday 28^th March 2012 BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

The FBA are running a two day training course on how to sample and identify freshwater macroinvertebrates from both still and running water habitats on Tuesday 27^th & Wednesday 28^th March 2012. A small number of places are still available. To find out more details and to book a place, please go to www.fba.org.uk/fba-training-courses.

A UK National Committee for Biodiversity

2012-03-20T09:05:54Z

A new UK National Committee for Biodiversity is to be formed and it is important that freshwater interests are represented,so please go to www.fba.org.uk/jobs-notices to see what it's all about and decide whether you wish to stand.

London Freshwater Group Meeting next week

2012-03-16T12:31:25Z

The London Freshwater Group spring meeting will be on Friday 23rd March 2012 (13:00-17:00), hosted by the Linnean Society and with the theme of "UK Lakes: Science and Conservation". This will be followed by the AGM and then a social event. For details including programme, go to: www.londonfreshwatergroup.co.uk. If you wish to attend please email Sarah Lynch at slynch_007@hotmail.com.

Freshwater Matters March issue now out

2012-03-05T09:25:03Z

The March issue of Freshwater Matters has now been distributed to FBA members. As well as a round-up of what we've been up to at the FBA, this month's stories include concern that restored wetlands are no match for the originals, and how fish scales are adapted to withstand the teeth of piranhas. Find the newsletter at: ttp://new.freshwaterlife.org/newsletter

West Midland and North West England Freshwater Group meeting

2012-02-23T19:52:16Z

The next meeting of the West Midland and North West England Freshwater Group will be at the usual venue, Bolton University, on Friday 20th April (10:00-16.00 hrs). For more information, or to offer a presentation, please contact Sarah Lynch (slynch_007@hotmail.com).

FBA Annual Scientific Meeting 2012

2012-01-23T10:26:30Z

Registration for the FBA's Annual Scientific Meeting 2012 is now open. For full details please click on this link. Early registration deadline is 31 May 2012 so register now to ensure a place.

Fritsch Collection Centenary Calendar

2012-01-03T14:52:27Z

The Fritsch Collection of Algal Illustrations will be 100 years old in 2012. If you would like to buy one of the limited edition desk calendars produced to commemorate this event (see the photo gallery on www.facebook.com/freshwaterbio for some illustrations), please email Liz Haworth (ehaworth@fba.org.uk ) for more details.

FBA Course Programme 2012

2011-11-28T15:45:24Z

The FBA's 2012 Course Programme is now available. For more information and to book a place, please contact us at events@fba.org.uk or ring 015394 42468. For a full course programme and downloadable booking form, please visit www.fba.org.uk/fba-training-courses.