As part of its international strategy encouraging overseas visitors to participate in our scientific meetings it has been decided to waive registration fees for presenters from poorer countries. It has become clear that the high cost of registration has deterred visitors from the developing world from attending. We shall also be holding an informal meeting for our overseas members at the Harrogate meeting to discuss with them how best the Society may meet their needs. One possible avenue to explore will be the establishment of an International Section.

If you are a presenter from developing country and wish to take advantage of the free registration, please contact Mrs Joanna Gough.

If you are an overseas member and are interested in an International Section of the BGS, please contact Miss Sarah Reeder to register your interest.