These one day lecture programmes and demonstrations by professional biologists for post-primary students form a very important part of the Institute's communication role. The Institute awards prizes in the Aer Lingus Young Scientists Exhibition. The Institute encourages entrants to the profession of biology through the dissemination of career information for school leavers. The Institute communicates with its members through a regular Newsletter. Students over 16 years old, who are taking an approved course in biology under conditions satisfactory to the Council.
All members receive copies of the I.Biol.