WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN CHES?

By joining CHES, you will become part of an active community which champions environmental disciplines both academically and professionally. CHES is determined to maintain the flow of highly qualified and motivated people who can meet future challenges.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Membership is for a department or school, and runs concurrently with the academic year. All members of the department or school are encouraged to become part of the CHES network. Representatives can be those involved in teaching, learning or research programme leaders, course directors or heads of departments. Membership usually implies an active interest in the support, development and growth of your subject.

Membership benefits

• Join the leading body representing the environmental sciences in Further and Higher Education
• First step to programme accreditation, as reported in the HEA's new Key Information Sheets
• Free listing of news and events on the CHES website
• Association with influential organisations leading debate, dissemination and promotion of environmental science and sustainability
• Networking opportunities nationally and internationally through CHES contacts, annual conference and other events
• Opportunities to engage with priority issues and influence national agendas with partner organisations
• Monthly email update including funding opportunities, job vacancies and events
• Eligibility to sit on the Executive Committee, with access to CHES meeting reports and minutes
  

The Process

Joining our organisation is easy. Simply download a membership form and send it to the Information Officer at the given address, or email it. Upon receipt of the application your School or Department will be invoiced for the annual subscription fee (currently £175).

Departments joining after the 1st June will benefit from an additional three months free membership, through to the start of the next academic year.