SymBioSE is not a rigid organization with a hierarchical structure. Instead it is a fluid and organic initiative that relies on the synergy of volunteers with sincere enthusiasm for biology and the ability to self organize, participants that desire to exchange ideas, maintain traditions and create new ones, and the support of the host university community as well as the kind sponsorship of international bio-businesses. SymBioSE is run entirely by a team of students volunteers and is passed on to a new team each year. 

In order to apply, you must be a Life Sciences student in any European university. No matter what your actual nationality is, you will be representing the country of your university. Each participant contributes to the cultural program by carrying out a presentation on the culture and customs. Moreover, we warmly welcome all participants to contribute to the academic program by presenting their research either in presentation or poster form or leading a workshop. 

What makes SymBioSE so fun is the ability to learn about various topics (anything from marine/freshwater biology to physiology to biochemistry), find out about different cultures and even explore the surroundings of the city the symposium takes place in. This year we will be discovering Glasgow and rural areas of Scotland.