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The Microbiology Society submitted evidence to Ireland’s COVID-19 Evaluation on behalf of microbiologists working in the Republic of Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Microbiology Society's founding journal, Microbiology, has been publishing the latest advances in microbiology since 1947 (then the Journal of General Microbiology). Today, the publication reflects the diversity and importance of microbiology in addressing current global challenges, such as food security, environmental sustainability, and health, publishing fundamental and applied research across the breadth of the field.

Research published in Microbiology finds low-power blue light could be the key to significantly reducing food poisoning caused by raw chicken in the UK, scientists at the University of Reading have found.

New England Biolabs (NEB) UK and the Microbiology Society have announced a new partnership to widen access to microbiology for under-represented communities.

New research at Aston University has shown that a variety of compounds is responsible for the antimicrobial action of mānuka honey, not just the sugar content and methylglyoxal (MGO) alone, as previously thought.

Murdoch University research maps the genes that make the salt-loving genus Salinivibrio, a promising host for bioplastic production.

Since the public launch of ChatGPT in 2022, large language models have been rapidly adopted, bringing artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday use and significantly shaping scientific research and publishing.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Ahead of the 2026 Translational Prize Lecture, Shadia Khandaker interviewed Professor Alan to learn more about his career and how it feels to win a Microbiology Society prize.

Ahead of the 2026 Fleming Prize Lecture, Martina Chukwu interviewed Professor Antonia Ho to learn more about her career and how it feels to win a Microbiology Society prize.

Ahead of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Prize lecture 2026, Ashish William interviewed Dr Landon J. Getz, Dr Nicholas de Mojana di Cologna, Katie L. Barnes, Dr Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira and Dr Edel Pérez-López to learn more about their careers and how it feels to win a Microbiology Society prize.

Ahead of the 2026 Outreach and Engagement Prize Lecture, Swathi Sukumar interviewed Dr Lindsay Broadbent to learn more about her career and how it feels to win a Microbiology Society prize.

Ahead of the 2026 Prize Medal Lecture, Thomas Thompson interviewed Professor Paul Williams to learn more about his career and how it feels to win a Microbiology Society prize.

Ahead of the 2026 Marjory Stephenson Prize Lecture, Omolulu Fagunwa interviewed Professor Mark Buttner to learn more about his career and how it feels to win a Microbiology Society prize.

The Microbiology Society, together with the British Mycological Society, is delighted to announce Stephen Dolan and Shafi Mondal of Clemson University, USA, as the joint winners of the 2026 Tony Trinci Award. 

The Microbiology Society was saddened to learn of the death of former President Professor Robin Weiss FRS, who passed away at the end of last month.