SRP is a professional and learned society that was founded in 1963 and was incorporated by Royal Charter in 2007. Our Royal Charter states that the object of the Society is to “promote the science and art of radiation protection and allied fields for the public benefit”. To this end they will:
• Promote, advance and disseminate, to the public advantage, knowledge of radiation protection.
• Encourage, support and advance education and learning in radiation protection.
• Promote high professional standards for the public benefit.
Objectives:
The SRP was founded as a learned society in 1963. It became a registered charity in 1973 and regularly provides awards, student bursaries and scholarships to develop radiation protection professionals. The Society’s full objectives are listed below and in brief they are:
• To promote the science and art of radiation protection.
• To disseminate knowledge and support relevant education.
• To promote high professional standards to the public benefit.