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Microbe Talk: The impact of COVID on research and career progression part 2
July 1, 2022
The latest edition of the Microbiology Society’s podcast, Microbe Talk, is now online. In the second part of this episode, Eva Scholtus and Katie O’Connor continue their discussion with Colman, Galleh, Helen and Natalie by discussing the existing issues within academia and what needs to be done to protect the workforce going forward.
They consider issues such as equality, diversity and inclusion, isolation and loneliness at work, managing heavy workloads, salary boundaries and the culture in academia. -
Microbe Talk: The impact of COVID on research and career progression
June 29, 2022
The latest edition of the Microbiology Society’s podcast, Microbe Talk, is now online. In the first of this two part episode, Eva Scholtus and Katie O’Connor from our Policy and Engagement team interview Colman, Raphael, Helen and Nat about their experiences as early career researchers during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
They consider issues such as equality, diversity and inclusion, isolation and loneliness at work, managing heavy workloads, salary boundaries and the culture in academia. -
Microbe Talk: Engaging Microbiology: Into the Microverse
May 20, 2022
Teaching and outreach in championing and advancing the understanding of microbiology is incredibly important. On this month's episode, I'm talking to Eliza Wolfson and Lizah van de Aart, two former microbiologists turned scientific illustrators and artists, about their work creating scientific art, and how scientific art can be used for scientific engagement.
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Microbe Talk: Annual Conference 22 Highlights
April 29, 2022
On this month's MicrobeTalk, Matt takes a look back at Annual Conference; talking to delegates and staff of the Society about our first in-person conference since 2019.
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Microbe Talk: A behind the scenes look at Annual Conference
March 25, 2022
In this episode of Microbe Talk, Charlie takes us on a behind the scenes tour of the Microbiology Society's Annual Conference preparations and talks to some staff members about this year's event.
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Microbe Talk: Robots and Beer: The future of Non-Conventional Yeasts in the Brewing Industry
February 28, 2022
In this episode of Microbe Talk, Charlie talks to Jose Aguiar-Cervera, a final year PhD student at the University of Manchester working at Singer Instruments. Listen to Charlie and Jose discuss his research into non-conventional yeasts in cider brewing, and how the future of the industry is being shaped by robots.
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Microbe Talk: How does the circadian rhythm affect infection?
January 28, 2022
In this episode of Microbe Talk, Matt talks to Ryan Hames, a PhD student from the University of Leicester, UK. Listen to Matt and Ryan discuss his research into the circadian rhythm and how it affects the body’s immune response to invasive infection.
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Microbe Talk: Infectious: Pathogens and How We Fight Them
October 14, 2021
COVID-19 has put the subject of infections and pathogens firmly on the centre stage. But it can be difficult to know where to go to find information that is easy to understand and that you can trust. This week Matt talks to Dr Tregoning, author of ‘Infectious: pathogens and how we fight them’, a book that gives a fascinating overview of our ongoing fight against pathogens, uncovering success stories in immunology and virology, and providing some hope in these uncertain times.
