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The Journal of Medical Microbiology is an interdisciplinary journal for medical, dental and veterinary microbiology, at the bench and in the clinic. It provides comprehensive coverage of medical, dental and veterinary microbiology and infectious diseases, welcoming articles ranging from laboratory research to clinical profiles, including bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology.

The Microbiology Society is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2023 Sir Howard Dalton Young Microbiologist of the Year competition.

The Society is looking to appoint a member who is interested in being the next Editor of our highly regarded magazine, Microbiology Today. The person appointed will be Editor from January 2024 to December 2027, but will also serve a year as Deputy Editor, shadowing the current Editor, Chris Randall, throughout 2023. 

As we look to broaden our community to be more inclusive and international, the Society supported the 8^th Conference on Beneficial Microbes in Wisconsin (USA), providing awards, opportunities and prizes for thirteen microbiologists. The conference on Beneficial Microbes brought together US and international researchers across multiple disciplines, including clinical science.

The ballot for Elected Members to the Impact and Influence Committee and Early Career Microbiologists Forum (ECM) Executive Committee is now open. All members who are eligible to vote will receive an email from Civica, who are managing the Society’s elections this year.

The Journal of Medical Microbiology (JMM) is pleased to announce the return of its popular online seminar series.

Journal of Medical Microbiology is the go-to interdisciplinary journal for medical, dental and veterinary microbiology, at the bench and in the clinic. It provides comprehensive coverage of medical, dental and veterinary microbiology and infectious diseases, welcoming articles ranging from laboratory research to clinical trials, including bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology.

Are you based in Northern Ireland and interested in science policy? Would you like to volunteer your expertise and contribute to decision making? The Microbiology Society is looking for a member to act as our representative on the Northern Ireland Assembly All-Party Group (APG) on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

In October 2021, Microbial Genomics published an Editorial discussing parachute research and the barriers LMIC researchers face.

The Microbiology Society is delighted to announce the composition of its first Members Panel. The Members Panel is a group of microbiologists from underrepresented communities who convene to bring their perspectives to the Society’s efforts to ensure it is welcoming across all its activities.

There is one month left to submit an abstract for Annual Conference 2022 (deadline Monday 10 January), which will take place on 4–7 April 2022 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Belfast. If you’re an ECM Forum member, don’t forget to also apply for the ECM Forum Co-Chairing Scheme when submitting your abstract.

Applications for the 2022 Harry Smith Vacation Studentships are now open.

The Harry Smith Vacation Studentships, named after former Society President and champion of early career microbiologists Professor Harry Smith, offers undergraduate students the opportunity to work on projects across the breadth of microbiology. The studentships enable future microbiologists to work alongside scientists to gain an insight into the world of research.

The Microbiology Society has published a position statement entitled ‘Safeguarding the Future of the Microbiology Research and Innovation Workforce’, calling for employers, funders and governments to prioritise and better support early career microbiologists (ECMs).

Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about microbiology. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge. At the Society we hear feedback that our members can face barriers to career progression for a variety of reasons. To help, we are fundraising for a new grant, giving our members access to specialist support to help unlock their potential.

The Microbiology Society has launched a new survey to find out more about the impact of COVID-19 on early career researchers.

We need your support – we welcome nominations from our membership for roles on the Society’s Council, Committees, and Divisions.

The Microbiology Society is delighted to host a Careers in microbiology session on Monday 26 April during Annual Conference Online 2021.

The Microbiology Society’s Early Career Microbiologists’ (ECM) Forum will be hosting the second ECM Forum Online, a LinkedIn based activity exclusive to early career microbiologists, which will take place 16 March 2021.

The Microbiology Society is pleased to present the second ECM Forum Online LinkedIn event which will take place 16 March 2021.