Who we are
We are a membership charity and a not-for-profit publisher. Our members are scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. We support and invest in the microbiology community for the benefit of everyone.
Our principal goal is to amplify our members’ voices, wherever they are in the world.
Why Microbiology Matters
Microbiology answers big questions by giving us knowledge of very small things. Our members are involved in addressing challenges that vary from urgent problems demanding immediate solutions, such as new and emerging diseases, through to long-term issues, like antimicrobial resistance and environmental sustainability.
Our ability to bring microbiologists together for knowledge exchange and to forge new collaborations is essential to the Society’s role – to help unlock and harness the unique breadth and depth of our members knowledge about the discipline of microbiology.
Publishing for the Community
As a Society publisher, we are not for profit and everything we offer our community happens thanks to the revenue generated
by publishing.
Discover our Portfolio
The Microbiology Society has been publishing high-quality research for the community since 1947. Our portfolio is home to a variety of research from across the breadth of microbiology and virology, all rigorously peer reviewed and edited by experts in our community.
Upcoming events
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9 February 2026 - OnlineAMR Innovation Exchange (AMRIX): Innovation support
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18 - 20 February 2026Microbes in Microbiomes
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23 February 2026 - Online
AMR Innovation Exchange (AMRIX): How to talk to a regulator
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26 February 2026 - OnlineSafe Microbiome Perturbations: Gut Microbiome and Probiotics
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