Arindam Mitra, Ph.D

The Department of Biological Sciences is organizing an Agar Art Contest next Tuesday (19th November 2024) as part of the SPIN Outreach Program in Microbiology. Please share the event flyer with your students if anyone is interested and would like to participate.

Celebrated in the month of October, Global Diversity Awareness Month aims to promote appreciation of diversity in all forms and highlights the importance of inclusivity. To celebrate, @micro4all shared a blog on how diversity has shaped his journey: microb.io/3AbssKB

Don’t miss your chance to present at #Microbio25! Annual Conference 2025 will feature 18 sessions covering topics from environmental microbiology, AMR, microbial physiology and more! Submit your abstract by 12 November 2024 at 23:59 GMT. Register now: microb.io/4eLdpWt

Cultural diversity is a core component of scientific meetings. But are they culturally inclusive? Here we share our thoughts on "Building an Inclusive Culture at Scientific Meetings: Foundations for Future Progress" osf.io/preprints/osf/… via @OSFramework @MicrobioSoc #EDI

It is #InternationalPronounsDay – bringing awareness and celebrating those who may identify as transgender or gender neutral. Last year, Members Panel member @micro4all, shared a blog on the implementation of the use of pronouns at Society events: microb.io/3ZE6vxZ

This year's Sir Howard Dalton Early Career Microbiologist of the Year prize talk winner is @danielweiriav. This prize recognise excellence in science communication by an early career member. Congratulations to Daniel and all other finalists!

The @UN High-Level Meeting on antimicrobial resistance will happen on 26 September. The final Political Declaration adopted at this Meeting will guide global efforts to tackle AMR. Read more about #UNGA79 in our blog - microb.io/4gAqKT8

As part of SPIN (Sustainable, Innovative, Innovative and Novel) outreach, I spoke to 145 participants on ocean microbiome and in field implementation to tackle coastal nitrogen pollution; thank you @micro4all @AdamasUniversi1 for organizing & @MicrobioSoc for support @ITMERG1

As part of SPIN Outreach of @MicrobioSoc I will talk how coastal ocean microbiome can be harnessed for biomanufacturing and linked blue economy; thank you @micro4all @AdamasUniversi1 for the invitation @ITMERG1

Have you got a colleague who has made an outstanding contribution to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in microbiology? Nominate them for our new EDI Prize Lecture by Monday 1 July. Find out more via: microb.io/44bBHop

It was great to talk about Champions Scheme at the Annual Conference of the Microbiology Society! #Microbio24

Reached Edingburgh to attend the Annual Conference of the Microbiology Society!

Two days to go until Annual Conference 2024! We look forward to seeing you Monday 8 April–Thursday 11 April 2024 in Edinburgh! Check out the full scientific and social programme on our website: microb.io/433Ui5x 👈 #Microbio24

24 March was #WorldTBDay – an initiative to raise awareness around the infectious disease, Tuberculosis. Society Champion and Members Panel member @micro4all, has shared a blog on the importance of controlling and preventing TB: microb.io/499V6am 👈

We recently published a book chapter analysing the pedagogy of online education during the pandemic and beyond. Our students also participated in the writing process. This chapter covered all of the tools and platforms we used. taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/…

Awards of up to £5000 are available for members organising any education, outreach or public engagement work that promotes the art and science of Microbiology. Check your eligibility and apply before the deadline 1 April at 23.59 GMT. microb.io/2GuTWuo

It's #ZeroDiscriminationDay – bringing awareness to the importance of inclusion for all people, regardless of differences. We caught up with Members Panel member @micro4all, who shared his insights on the significance of this day. microb.io/48IyUE8

Annual Conference is the UK's largest annual gathering of microbiologists. Register now to secure a discounted ticket for your attendance: microb.io/3Ti2hJn #Microbio24

Third lecture by @micro4all talking about One Health @MicrobioSoc @ITMERG1 @adamas

Challenges in Developing and Executing Higher Education Learners' Learning Outcomes (HELLO) - go.shr.lc/3TCqkCS via @shareaholic