The BISAS Early Career Symposium 2026 is being held at Askham Bryan College on Monday 13th April. The event is open to all undergrads, postgrads, and early career professionals (within 3 years post-graduation).
Join us
- to hear inspiring talks on navigating a career in animal science through industry and academic pathways
- for opportunities to engage with peers from across the UK
- to participate in a great range of activities including
- Anaerobic Digester & Tractor simulator
- Drone Flying session
- Faecal Egg Count session
- Sustainable Enrichment session
- VR Session
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Register here ECS Registration
For your convenience, a return bus service will be provided from the Milner Building located adjacent to the Railway Station, departing promptly at 9:30 AM.
Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of engaging activities. You can indicate your preferred options at the end of the registration form.
A complimentary lunch is included in your registration fee and will be provided on the day.
Event Programme
| ARRIVAL | |
| 10:00-10:20 | Networking and Refreshments (tea and coffee) |
| WELCOME | |
| 10:20-10:30 | Welcome to BISAS Early Career Symposium and introduction to event |
| ICEBREAKER ACTIVITY | |
| 10:30-11:00 | Get to know you peers |
| ACTIVITY SESSION | |
| 11:05-12:05 | Choose between 5 fun and informative activities - see link above for details |
| CAREER SESSION | |
| 12:10-12:40 | Applying for your first job and career paths post-study |
| LUNCH AND NETWORKING | |
| 12:40-13:25 | Enjoy lunch and meet new friends |
| ACTIVITY SESSION | |
| 13:30-14:30 | Choose between a range of fun and informative activities - see link above for more details |
| BREAK | |
| 14:35-14:50 | A short comfort break |
| ACTIVITY SESSION | |
| 14:50-15:50 | Choose between a range of fun and informative activities - see link above for more details |
| SHARED LEARNING | |
| 15:55-16:25 | Shared learning and BISAS benefits |
| CLOSE | |
| 16:30 | |