Opportunities to become involved

Become a Student University Ambassador

For some time now, the Society has had a network of course leaders and lecturers acting as Ambassadors within their own universities across the UK and Ireland.  To strengthen this network, the Society is recruiting Student University Ambassadors with the aim of engaging more members and to better represent the views of student members, who in turn will be the senior members of the future. 

The Student University Ambassadors will work with the University Ambassador and liaise with the Student Section.  It is not an onerous role in respect of time, but applicants should have an enthusiasm for the Society and nutritional science, and be able to work collaboratively.  If that sounds like you, then get in touch and put yourself forward for your university.

For more information and to apply click here.

To check if your university has a Student University Ambassador – see foot of this page.

Become a University Ambassador

If you are a course leader/director, lecturer or senior researcher or a PhD student based at a University and are interested in representing The Society within your university, please get in touch. The main responsibility of being an NS Ambassador is to promote what the Society does. For example, promoting membership to colleagues and student and keeping them informed about upcoming events (webinars, conferences and call for abstract deadlines). Being a Nutrition Society Ambassador may enhance your CV, provide you with first-hand information about Nutrition Society activities.  Read the full job description for the role.

To check if your university has a University Ambassador – see foot of this page.

Membership Discounts for YOUR students

We have now agreed a set of discounts on membership fees for University teaching staff bringing larger numbers of their students into membership. This includes membership paid for by the University or by students themselves.

Discounts are as follows:

  • 20 – 60 students 10% discount on the fee
  • 61 – 80 students 20% discount on the fee
  • 81 – 120 students 30% discount on the fee
  • 121+ students 40% discount on the fee

For more information about the roles or the discounts, please contact the Membership Team.   

Become a member of the Board of Trustees

There are currently no positions available on the Board of Trustees.  Details of vacancies will be emailed to members when they become available.  

The Nutrition Society is governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the Society’s members.  The Society’s Trustees, headed by the Society’s President, perform a very important role in guiding and shaping the strategic direction and work of the Society, and thereby helping to define the way nutrition science is presented and disseminated to those with an interest in human and animal nutrition.  The Trustees oversee all Society activities.  Their decision making is assisted by the Society’s Advisory Council.

The Nutrition Society is a registered charity and as such, the Trustees have legal responsibilities to act in accordance with the laws governing all charities, overseen by the Charities Commission.  

The Trustees, are elected for a three-year term, after which they may be re-elected for another three years. However, they cannot serve more than two terms concurrently.

Become a Member of the Advisory Council

There are no current positions available on the Advisory Council.  Details of vacancies will be emailed to members when they become available.  

The Advisory Council supports the Board of Trustees in its decision-making process. The role and function is to bring the views and opinions of the membership to the attention of the Trustees and act as the members’ voice in matters that affect them.  Different areas of nutrition are represented by different members of the Advisory Council.  Each leads their area of interest and represents the views of the membership. 

The Advisory Council, are elected for a three-year term, after which they may be re-elected for another three years. However, they cannot serve more than two terms concurrently.  Except, the Student Section Chair (previously known as Student Representative) who sits on the Society’s Advisory Council holds the position for two years.  The Nutrition Society Student Section Chair is a student member based at a UK or Ireland university, willing to represent the Nutrition Society’s student membership.

If you require further information or have any questions, please contact us.

Become a Theme Leader

The Nutrition Society Themes were set up to represent new and developing areas of nutritional science.  These themes include Cellular and Molecular Nutrition (CMN), Public Health Nutrition (PHN) and Whole Body Metabolism (WBM).  Each Theme is led by a Theme Leader who acts as a direct link between the membership and the Science Committee.  They liaise with and represent the interests of, Nutrition Society members.

If you require further information or have any questions, please contact us.

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University Ambassadors 2020/21 >

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