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Microbiology Career Guide for Undergraduates: empowering the next generation
September 27, 2023
Professional development for early career researchers helps to drive the process of science by giving researchers an opportunity to disseminate their research, get feedback and learn about new research tools and ideas. Professional development events play a vital role in equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their careers.
One of our Champions, Dr Michael Ukwuru, was awarded funding through the Society’s Champions Scheme and used it to organise a Microbiology Career Guide in Idah, Nigeria, for undergraduate students. This event offered valuable insights into the world of microbiology and provided a platform for students to explore diverse career opportunities. Below, Michael provides the highlights from the event and advice on organising successful professional development events.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Jazmin Conway
February 10, 2023
In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly declared 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The day focusses on gender equality and empowerment of women and girls by promoting full and equal access to and participation in science.
This year, we talked to Microbiology Society Champion, Jazmin Conway, to discuss her experience as a woman working in microbiology, and to find out more about her outreach work.
“It’s important to reflect on how far you have come during times of struggle and feel proud of everything you have accomplished.” Jazmin Conway
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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week with Microbiology Society Champion Jazmin Conway
November 22, 2022
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) runs from 18–24 November each year. One of our Champions, Jazmin Conway from the University of Plymouth, has organised a series of events about as to bring awareness to this serious challenge. In this blog post, Jazz discusses the process of planning these events and how the Microbiology Society provided support throughout.
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Agar Art Contest
November 8, 2022
The Department of Biological Sciences at Adamas University, India, organised an Agar Art Contest on 19 September 2022. The event promoted the art and science of microbiology in alignment with the objectives of the Microbiology Society.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Linda Boniface Oyama
February 9, 2022
In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly declared 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The day is aimed at achieving gender equality and empowerment for women and girls by promoting full and equal access to and participation in science.
This year, we caught up with Champion Linda Boniface Oyama to discuss her experiences as a woman working in microbiology and find out what she’s doing to improve access to science for future generations.
“It is not important how fast, but how well you get to your career goal.” Linda Boniface Oyama
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LGBTQ+ STEM Day 2021: Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira
November 18, 2021
This year, LGBTQ+ STEM Day is on 18 November in honour of the 60th anniversary of American astronomer and gay activist Frank Kameny’s US Supreme Court fight against workplace discrimination. The day aims to celebrate and highlight the work and barriers of LGBTQIA+ people in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
Our Member Engagement and Communications Officer, Ffion, interviewed Champion Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira about his experiences as a cis gay man, working as a marine bacteriologist in Brazil.
"Despite all the odds, being a scientist has made me discover the best part of myself and I couldn’t be happier." Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira
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Improving biological diagnosis in Africa: Quality Assurance in Bacteriology
August 2, 2021
In this blog, Microbiology Society Champion Victorien Dougnon discusses the webinar “Quality Assurance in Bacteriology” which took place in May 2021 and had over 100 participants.
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The contribution of microbiology to public health challenges
July 22, 2021
In this blog, event organiser Dr Philippe Sessou reflects on the symposium Contribution of Microbiology to the challenges of Public Health. The symposium took on 11–21 March, 2021, online and at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.
