ISTR Home Page Non-members -like to know more? Members' pages Forthcoming Events ISTR Biosafety Section Other Sources of Health and Safety Information Enquiries about ISTR General: ISTR Secretary ISTR Membership: Membership Secretary ISTR Symposia: Events Secretary ISTR Subs: Treasurer ISTR Bulletin: Bulletin Editor ISTR Website: Website Editor			Welcome to ISTR The Institute serves safety professionals in technology and research including education, industry, government agencies and consultancy. The aim of the Institute is to enhance the knowledge, competence and professional development of its members through networking, accreditation, knowledge exchange, workshops and symposia, communication with regulators and partnerships with other safety organisations. Membership is open to safety professionals and Associate Membership is available to anyone whose knowledge and experience do not qualify them as Members but who can show they have a sufficient interest in the activities of ISTR. Forthcoming Events Southern Biological Safety Officers 21 February 2012 Meeting Venue: King's College, London More information ISTR Skills Workshop 20 March 2012 Topic: Management of CL3 Facilities (Audit and Inspection) Venue: University College, London Flyer and booking form now available ISTR AGM and Summer Symposium 4 and 5 July 2012 Topic: When Science and Engineering Meet -Novel risks from old hazards Venue: University of Leicester and will include a visit to the National Space Centre UK Nanosafety Partnership Group (including ISTR) Conference 6 July 2012 Topic: Working Safely with Nanomaterials Venue: Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh More information and how to book ISTR Autumn Symposium 13 and 14 November 2012 Topic: TBC Venue: Manchester Conference Centre Past Events Manchester 2011 Autumn Symposium Presentations and pictures Dundee 2011 Summer Symposium Presentations and pictures Manchester 2011 Spring Skills Workshop Report and pictures				Find out more ISTR About ISTR ISTR information leaflet How to join ISTR Forthcoming ISTR events Summary of previous events Biosafety ISTR Biosafety Section ISTR Biosafety Accreditation Scheme Nanotechnology Nanotechnology Section Information Other information sources Members and Associates Members' Handbook ISTR Award ISTR Sponsorship Scheme ISTR email discussion forum Past symposia presentations Information of interest Photo gallery Executive Committee members AGM minutes and reports Website Changes Previous changes 2012 February Southern Biological Safety Officers Meeting -added 1.2.12 2012 March Skills Workshop flyer and booking form -added 10.1.12 2012 July Nano Conference and booking details -added 10.1.12 2012 Autumn Symposia dates and venue -added 15.12.11 2011 Autumn Symposia Presentations and pictures -added 18.11.11 -latest October 2011 News Löfstedt Report and the Government response published CDC International Symposium on Biosafety 11-15 February 2012