Microbiology Society

Who we are

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge.

Our culture and values

Crucial to the Society’s success are three core values:

• We are welcoming to anyone interested in microbes, their effects and their uses. Our reputation as a friendly, nurturing and approachable community, driven by the experience of a diverse set of members, is extremely important to us.

• We are transparent and professional in everything we do. We believe that decisions should be informed by evidence and expertise, and that scientific methods form a robust and dependable way of developing reliable evidence.

• We are dedicated to our charitable aims. We are not for profit, and strive to ensure that all our resources are applied optimally to furthering the science of microbiology and its application.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

The Society is committed to creating an inclusive culture that supports equality and diversity and fully reflects both its membership and the global microbiology community. 

As a membership charity and a not-for-profit publisher, the Microbiology Society supports and invests in the microbiology community for the benefit of everyone. We collaborate with other institutions and work with industry partners to expand our reach and grow opportunities within our underrepresented groups of industrial and applied microbiologists, industry and those working in the infection science community, in the UK and internationally.

We do this so we can help our members tap into the wider networks they need, no matter what stage of their career, and enable opportunities that come with collaborative working.