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@microbiologysociety.org Oct 11, 2026, 12:00 PM

Bluetongue virus: current perspectives on characterisation and the need to formalise nomenclature in an era of rapidly evolving technology. Published Open Access and fee-free in JGV using a Publish and Read agreement: https://doi.org/10.1099/jgv.0.002330 #JGV #PublishAndRead

Fig1- Reported geographical distribution of BTV serotypes globally. Atypical serotypes are represented as a single category.

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 10, 2026, 5:00 PM

From content delivery to student development: a systems approach to value-driven microbiology education. Published Open Access and fee-free in ACMI using a Publish and Read agreement: https://doi.org/10.1099/acmi.0.001292 #ACMI #PublishAndRead

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 10, 2026, 7:00 AM

It’s UK Fungus Day 🍄‍🟫 Fungi cause over 1 billion infections and around 1.5 million deaths annually. Learn more about research on fungal infections in JMM’s Fungal Pathogenesis collection: https://microb.io/4sdLO8x

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Cluster of small brown mushrooms growing on moss-covered decaying wood in a forest setting.

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 9, 2026, 3:10 PM

Have you considered leaving a gift in your Will? For many of our members, microbiology is more than just a career. By leaving a gift, you can help future microbiologists access the opportunities and support they need to address global challenges. Leave a lasting legacy: https://microb.io/4Bg6ZLh

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@microbiologysociety.org Oct 9, 2026, 11:00 AM

Implications of proteome allocation constraints for understanding interbacterial antagonism. New perspective published in Microbiology as part of the Emerging Investigators collection: https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.001764 #Mic

Figure 1- Allocation of proteome resources towards antagonism comes at the cost of other functions.

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 9, 2026, 9:00 AM

October is ADHD Awareness Month. If you’re a microbiologist living with ADHD, have you considered joining ND in Micro? It’s a new network set-up by Society members, aimed at neurodivergent microbiologists: https://www.ndinmicro.org/

#ADHDAwareness

Infinity symbol filled with colorful microbes representing neurodivergent microbiologists' network.

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 9, 2026, 8:00 AM

⏰ Places are limited for the Microbiology Society Annual Meeting in Ireland 2026, 3–4 Nov, Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone.

Don't miss out 👉 https://microb.io/MicrobioIrish26

#MicrobioIrish26 #Microbiology #ScienceIreland

Scenic view of Hodson Bay Hotel by the water in Ireland, promoting the Microbiology Society Annual Meeting in November 2026.

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 8, 2026, 3:00 PM

Surveillance of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in England, 2011–2024. Published Open Access and fee-free in JMM using a Publish and Read agreement: https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.002208 #JMM #PublishAndRead

Trends and seasonality of EPEC cases in England in 2011–2024. (a) Annual incidence of EPEC reported by GBRU, UKHSA. (b) Seasonal trend of the average number of EPEC cases.

@prideinmicro.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 12:18 AMReposted by @microbiologysociety.org

Announcing our 2026 Pride in Microbiology LGBTQIA+ STEM Day Symposium keynote speaker: Prof. Christina Muzny, MD (UAB).

Title: “Impact of Testosterone Therapy on the Vaginal Microbiota in Transgender Men.”

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 8, 2026, 11:25 AM

What will Microbiology Horizons bring to the microbiology community? See what excites Microbiology Horizons Editor, Vincenzo Torraca, about the new journal and its real-world applications: https://microb.io/MHRZJournal
#MHrz

Portrait of Vincenzo Torraca, Microbiology Horizons Editor, promoting new technologies in microbiology research.

Portrait of Vincenzo Torraca, Microbiology Horizons Editor, expressing enthusiasm for the journal's forward-looking vision in microbiology.

Portrait of Vincenzo Torraca, Microbiology Horizons Editor, with a quote on interdisciplinary research combining genomics, computational biology, and AI.

Call to submit research to Microbiology Horizons, highlighting new technologies and multidisciplinary solutions in microbiology.

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 8, 2026, 7:30 AM

Join us at 12pm today for the first ‘Spotlight on AI in Microbiology’ webinar. Dr Colin Brown from UK Health Security Agency.

Virtual event on AI applications in microbiology featuring Editor-in-Chief Tania Dottorini and speaker Colin Brown, hosted by Microbiology Horizons on 8 October 2026.

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@evgenii-protasov.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 7:53 AMReposted by @microbiologysociety.org

Eukaryotic metagenome-assembled genomes recovered from deep metagenomic sequencing of the seagrass, Zostera marina, include a novel chytrid in the order Lobulomycetales
#eukaryotes #metagenomics #fungi #MicroSky
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@microbiologysociety.org Oct 7, 2026, 12:43 PM

Congratulations to Advisory Council member Geertje Van Keulen, @drgvank.bsky.social, awarded for her longstanding contribution to STEM research at the Wales STEM Awards 2026 this week! Read more: www.wales247.co.uk/wales-stem-a...

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 7, 2026, 11:00 AM

Happening tomorrow!

Biofilms bridge research, industry & regulation🧫

Online event 8 Oct on biofilm product development:
🔗 https://microb.io/BiofilmBridges

@mhragovuk.bsky.social National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) #KnockingOutAMR

Close-up of colourful bacterial biofilm structures illustrating microbial communities for a virtual event on biofilm research and regulation.

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 7, 2026, 9:20 AM

It’s Dyslexia Awareness Week this week. Back in 2023, Society staff member, Adam Scales interviewed John Munnoch about living with dyslexia as a microbiologist. Listen back now: https://microb.io/4rU9Cy2
#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 7, 2026, 9:00 AM

Only 1 day to go until the first ‘Spotlight on AI in Microbiology’ webinar with Dr Colin Brown and Tania Dottorini! Be sure to catch Dr Brown’s talk on this Thursday.

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 6, 2026, 5:00 PM

The UK's largest annual gathering of microbiologists is back. Annual Conference 2027 takes place 12–15 April at ICC Birmingham. Save the date and follow #Microbio27 for updates. Secure your spot early: https://microb.io/Microbio27Register 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

Five conference attendees smiling and standing together at Microbiology Society's Annual Conference event.

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 6, 2026, 9:00 AM

Published in Microbiology today, a new study finds blue light eliminated all 64 strains of Campylobacter bacteria tested for when used on raw chicken. Researchers suggest this could be key to tackling food poisoning. Check out the press release here🔗 https://microb.io/4zdObKN

@microbiologysociety.org Oct 5, 2026, 2:59 PM

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday 1 November. This is an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the work of the Society over the previous year and look to the future. All members are invited to participate. Find out more: https://microb.io/4j5DBAy

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