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Early Career Microbiologist of the Year competition – Luke Shipley
June 13, 2025
Meet Luke Shipley from the University of Nottingham, UK; one of this year's Early Career Microbiologists of the Year finalists. We interviewed them to find out more about their experience as an early career microbiologist. The Early Career Microbiologist of the Year Award recognises excellence in science communication by a member who is an undergraduate, postgraduate student or within five years of appointment to their first position.
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Microbiology Outlooks: empowering our community to shape the future of microbiology research
June 12, 2025
At the Microbiology Society, we are dedicated to amplifying the voices of our members, reflecting the diverse expertise across our community. In 2025, Microbiology Outlooks joins our established portfolio to meet the evolving needs of our community, empowering members to share insights across disciplines to drive the future of microbiology research.
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Early Career Microbiologist of the Year competition – Josephine Giard
June 11, 2025
Meet Josephine Giard from Heriot-Watt University, UK; one of this year's Early Career Microbiologists of the Year finalists. We interviewed them to find out more about their experience as an early career microbiologist. The Early Career Microbiologist of the Year Award recognises excellence in science communication by a member who is an undergraduate, postgraduate student or within five years of appointment to their first position.
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Rethinking Online Exams: OPERHOT Brings Integrity and Inclusivity to STEM Education
June 10, 2025
The Education and Outreach Network is a group of national and international Microbiology Society members interested in educating students at all levels of study and members of the public about microbiology. In this blog, Dr Arindam Mitra talks about his online exam platform, OPERHOT.
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Celebrating science and self-expression: our fourth LGBTQ+ Networking Event at the Microbiology Society’s Annual Conference
June 6, 2025
June is Pride Month; a month that celebrates and honours those within the LGBTQIA+ community and recognises their ongoing fight for equal rights and acceptance. During this year’s Annual Conference, held in Liverpool, UK, the Microbiology Society’s member-led group, Queer in Microbiology, hosted their fourth LGBTQ+ Networking Event, in collaboration with the collective artists group, Flow.Walk.Drag. Champion, Rebee Penrice-Randal, reflects on their experience at the event and the importance of such events in ensuring microbiology is inclusive and accessible to all.
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From antimicrobial potential to antibiotic resistance: explore the latest microbial discoveries
June 3, 2025
Each month, the Microbiology Society publishes the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, which details newly discovered species of bacteria, fungi and protists. Here are some of the new species that have been discovered and the places they've been found.
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Meet Vacation Studentships recipient: Jane Pocock
May 29, 2025
The Society offers a limited number of Vacation Studentships to enable undergraduates to work on microbiological research projects during their summer vacation. The scheme also gives early- and mid-career scientists the opportunity to gain supervision experience.
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Microbe Talk - Dr Beth Mills and Akpan Friday on international collaboration and mentorship
May 28, 2025
In this episode, Adam discovers how two microbiologists from opposite sides of the world formed a collaboration and mentorship that has greatly benefited them both.
When in-person classes were suspended during the 2020 lockdown, Akpan Friday, a student from Nigeria, reached out on social media seeking support to continue his and his classmates’ learning. Dr Beth Mills from the University of Edinburgh responded to the call and began delivering free online lectures to the students.
Although they have yet to meet in person, their relationship has developed into a mentor–mentee partnership, and both were delighted to share their story.