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The Microbiology Society was greatly saddened to learn of the death of a former Council member, Professor Deirdre Devine, who passed away on 22 June.

Seána Duggan at the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology (MRC CMM) at the University of Exeter, UK, takes us behind the scenes of their latest publication Copper-driven mutualism of Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus interkingdom biofilms, published in Microbiology.

Each month, the Microbiology Society publishes the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, which details newly discovered species of bacteria, fungi and protists. New to Science is a monthly blog series unravelling these latest microbial discoveries.

Scientists have discovered that two common human pathogens can work together by managing copper in their shared environment - a finding that could open new ways to break down stubborn mixed biofilms.

World Refugee Day takes place annually on 20 June to honour the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. This year, Members Panel member, Sara Albagir Abdalla Mohammed (University of Khartoum, Sudan) discusses her experience of being displaced due to conflict, to highlight some of the challenges students and academics face.

We are delighted to share a metrics update from across our portfolio, which showcases a range of measures of engagement with each title in the last year (for those that have been publishing for over a year).

📣 Episode 184 is out now! In this month's Microbe Talk, Lilly welcomes Dr Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira and Dr Landon Getz, two of the founders of the Pride in Microbiology network, join Lilly to discuss why their work to harness community and professional development opportunities for LGBTQ+ scientists around the world is as important as ever. 

Dr Claire Oastler at the Animal and Plant Health Agency, UK, takes us behind the scenes of their latest publication, 'Biofilm-forming capability of Salmonella isolates sourced from poultry production and farm environments in Great Britain', published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology.

From the RCPath/Specialist Society Medical Elective small grant scheme: Daisy Liu reflects on five eye-opening weeks during their elective in Sri Lanka.

Following a successful Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) session at Annual Conference 2026, organisers Arindam Mitra, Bruno Silvester Lopes, Catherine Lawler and Guerrino Macori reflect on learnings from the session’s workshop.

We are looking to appoint Editors to play a vital role in Access Microbiology, ensuring the publication of high-quality research and fostering engagement within the Microbiology community.

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.  

Global Accessibility Awareness Day highlights the importance of creating more accessible and inclusive digital and professional spaces for Disabled people, and those living with impairments. As part of this year’s awareness day, we spoke to Eukaryotic Division and Early Career Forum Executive Committee member, Abbie Storan, about their experiences navigating higher education, and a career in microbiology, as a researcher living with autism, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), dyspraxia and dyscalculia. From accessing support during their studies to building confidence within research spaces, Abbie reflects on the challenges, adjustments and opportunities that have shaped their journey in science.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is an annual event that takes place on 17 May to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community and celebrates its diversity. To mark the occasion this year, we hear from member, Bracken Johnston, about his experience of attending the 5th LGBTQ+ Networking Event with Trans and Nonbinary pre-meet, as part of Annual Conference 2026.

Andrew Edwards at Imperial College London, UK, takes us behind the scenes of their latest publication with researchers at the University of Ghana, titled 'Polymyxin heteroresistance in Klebsiella oxytoca', published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology.

This personal reflection explores the emerging Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak and why microbiologists must remain vigilant in an interconnected world.

Orlando Ross at the Medical Research Council’s Centre for Medical Mycology, UK, takes us behind the scenes of their latest publication 'Cryptococcus neoformans responds to presence of mycobacterium by diversifying its morphologies and remodelling its capsular material', published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology.

Let’s dive straight into the exciting discoveries published this month in the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, including the rarely seen inclusion of three new fungi!

Our Champions Scheme allows members to promote microbiology and the Society in their local areas by providing funding and resources for a variety of activities. In November 2025, Champion, Bamidele Odumosu (University of Lagos, Nigeria), organised an outreach activity for high school students, to promote World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW), the Society and our Knocking Out AMR project. Below, Bamidele shares his insights and reflections on the activity.

Methanobacterium nebraskense is also the first published archaeal microbe isolated from the Eastern Saline Wetlands, a nationally unique and endangered ecosystem located in and around Lincoln created by the upwelling of saline groundwater.