REGISTERED CHARITY NO 273023
BACS is supported primarily by its income from membership fees, plus occasional grants for specific projects from UK sources. Anyone interested in supporting China Studies in Britain is encouraged to join. If you require further information contact the BACS Secretary.
What we do for our members
• We promote your interests and those of the broader field in response to UK government initiatives (such as the Research Excellence Framework and Quality Assurance Agency) and in communication with major funding bodies (such as HEFCE, ESRC, AHRC and the British Academy).
• We liaise on your behalf with the UK Council of Area Studies Associations and other subject associations, the China Library Group, China-related representative offices and government departments.
• We offer you discounted attendance rates for the BACS Annual Conference and other academic events such as the Joint East Asian Studies conference held every three years in cooperation with the British Associations of Japanese Studies (BAJS) and Korean Studies (BAKS).
• Our active mailing list, BACS@jiscmail.ac.uk, provides you with regular information on China-related events, conferences, job opportunities and research funding schemes.
What we do for the broader community
• We administer scholarships for teacher training in mainland China (on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of Education) and for language study and research in Taiwan (on behalf of the Taipei Representative Office in the UK).
• We have a dedicated Schools Liaison Officer who encourages the study of China in schools and colleges across the UK and reports on developments in the National Curriculum and examination levels.
• We liaise closely with the British Chinese Language Teaching Society (BCLTS), a sub-group of BACS, which aims to improve the teaching of Chinese language in the UK through the sharing of teaching experiences and materials through workshops and symposia.
• We provide support to the British Postgraduate Network for Chinese Studies (BPCS), which organises communications and academic activities for postgraduates in the UK whose research concerns China.
• We helped to establish and continue to work together with the Association for Speakers of Chinese as a Second Language (ASCSL) in supporting learners of Mandarin Chinese inside and outside academic environments.
• We engage with employers about their expectations for Chinese Studies graduates and promote the value of a Chinese Studies degree in the workplace.
• We serve as the overarching body representing all of Chinese Studies across schools, universities, employers and government.
Type of membership and current annual membership rates are:
Full membership/full-time employment: £40
Full membership/part-time and casual contract: £30
Full membership/student, retiree, or unwaged: £10
Joint/family membership: £55
To apply:
Step 1: Please fill out the member form on the member mojo online platform https://membermojo.co.uk/bacs with your details, selecting the category of membership that applies to you. You will be able to create a log in/password and amend your details at any time.
Step 2: You will then need to make a payment via bank transfer or a standing order. To do so, please log into your own online banking system and make a payment to the BACS bank account:
BACS bank account details:
Account name: British Association for Chinese Studies
Bank: Metro Bank
Account number: 45845753
Sort-code: 23-05-80
IBAN: GB90MYMB23058045845753
Step 3: Once payment to the BACS account has been received and verified by the treasurer you will receive an email with a welcome letter and confirmation of membership. Once your membership nears expiration, you will receive a renewal reminder from the member mojo system.
Should you have any questions, please contact the current BACS treasurer Dr. Lauren Walden (Birmingham City University) at bacs.treasurer@outlook.com