Position statements

The Microbiology Society has published a position statement entitled ‘Safeguarding the Future of the Microbiology Research and Innovation Workforce’, calling for employers, funders and governments to prioritise and better support Early Career (EC) Forum.

In this position statement the Microbiology Society urges the next Government of Ireland to place research and innovation at the heart of the nation’s future, to ensure it remains at the vanguard of international science.

The Microbiology Society publishing and policy teams re-align our Open Access position statement with our publishing practices, and the updated policy was approved by Council on 7 September 2018.

The Microbiology Society has supported a new curriculum for the use of animal research. Developed by the British Pharmacological Society and supported by a range of life sciences organisations, it aims to support the next generation of researchers in gaining the education, skills and understanding of animal welfare needed to carry out these vital studies.

The Microbiology Society joined 45+ organisations from across business, academia and research charities in supporting the Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) letter to the Prime Minister, calling on urgent revision of current immigration policy and Tier 2 visa system to better attract international research and innovation talent.