Palaeontological Association
Abbreviation	PalAss
Formation	1957
Legal status	Registered charity
Purpose/focus	Palaeontology & fossils
Location	UK
Region served	UK
Membership	c. 1000 members
President	Richard Aldridge
Website	Palaeontological Association

The Palaeontological Association ("PalAss" for short) is a charitable organisation based in the UK founded in 1957 for the promotion of the study of palaeontology.

[edit] Functions

It publishes two main journals, Palaeontology and Special Papers in Palaeontology. In addition, it publishes a regular Newsletter and field guides to important palaeontological biotas. An annual meeting, usually taking place in the UK, is held under its auspices. Worldwide membership is currently about 1000. The annual conference takes place in mid-December.

[edit] Awards

The Association confers a number of awards, including the President's Award, Hodson Fund for exceptional early-career achievement (under 35 years), President's Medal as a mid-career award, and the organisation's highest award for exceptional life time achievement, the Lapworth Medal.

[edit] External links

• Palaeontological Association