International Microorganism Day

Let's come together across borders, cultures, and communities to spark curiosity, share knowledge, and inspire the next generation of microbiology enthusiasts. ⏰ The second deadline is approaching. Submit your event & become part of the global movement: internationalmicroorganismday.org/events

🎉 Congratulations to the first approved host countries for IMD 2026🌍🦠 Welcome to: Pakistan | India |Switzerland | Spain | Germany | Nigeria | China | Portugal Want to be part of our next host announcement? Submit your event proposal internationalmicroorganismday.org/events.

🦠🌍 IMD 2026 is coming, the countdown is on⏳ Host an event on 17 Sept (any format: workshops, lab tours, cafés, schools). 📌 Deadlines: 30 Jun (first), 31 Jul, 31 Aug 🚀 Join the global movement & celebrate microbes 👉 internationalmicroorganismday.org/events #IMD2026 #MicrobesMatter

🦠 International Microorganism Day is coming up on 17 September! Want to have your event featured on the IMD website? There are just 2 weeks left to submit for the first deadline (end of June) to be included in the July showcase 🌍 👉 Submit your event: internationalmicroorganismday.org/events

Not all predators have teeth and claws. Some are microbes. 🦠 From microscopic predators that attack other bacteria to clever “hijackers” that live inside cells, this blog explores the fascinating strategies microbes use to survive. Read the blog 👉buff.ly/4LwM7VF

🌍We are excited to announce that submissions for IMD 2026 are now open, alongside the launch of our newly redesigned website. ✨ Explore the new website, share your event proposal, and be part of the excitement as we celebrate IMD 2026 together. internationalmicroorganismday.org

#WorldHealthDay highlights the urgent need for new antibiotics. From microbes to mammoths, scientists are uncovering antimicrobial compounds in unexpected places, including ancient DNA. Read how past & present biology shapes infection treatment: buff.ly/PZoYtvy

🧬 Could the gut help explain rising colon cancer rates in young adults? Our latest blog written by Zehra Esra explores how changes in the microbiome might be part of the story. 🔍 Read the full blog: internationalmicroorganismday.org/blogs/the-gut-…

🎉 Happy Holidays from the #InternationalMicroorganismDay team🌍🦠 As we wrap up an incredible year, we would like to extend our thanks to all our event hosts, microbiology students, and the broader community. Thank you for your support in 2025—we could not do it without you💙

How do microbes move through the world🌍 From swimming & gliding to hitchhiking on hosts, these tiny travelers have fascinating strategies for survival and spread. Dive into the science behind microbial movement in our latest blog by Antonella Colque.👉 tinyurl.com/mrt5tucn

Bringing a science lab to a rural school. Raquel Branquinho shares how a project in Portugal gave students hands-on access to microbiology. The result: curiosity sparked, questions asked, and a new way of seeing the microbial world. 👉 Read more: buff.ly/jNOcfJp

It is nice to re-tweet this post. Happy @IntMicroDay 2025.

Hoy 17 de septiembre se celebra también el Día Internacional del Microorganismo. Los microorganismos juegan roles esenciales en la salud humana, animal, de plantas y de ecosistemas, así como en el funcionamiento de la biosfera y en la productividad de los ecosistemas que inciden en la seguridad alimentaria. @IntMicroDay En Campeche lo celebramos con una jornada con jóvenes en una comunidad Maya, celebrando el mes del maíz y la soberanía alimentaria en su interfase con la microbiología, en el marco de un proyecto financiado por la @secihti facebook.com/cimabuacam

Éxito total en el #InternationalMicroorganismDay 🧫 @SEMicrobiologia @IntMicroDay

It's @IntMicroDay 2025! We celebrate the most common form of life on #Earth, whose presence we were blissfully unaware of until the latter half of the 17th century! Respect the #microbe 🦠🧫 #IMD2025

We celebrate @IntMicroDay tmr (Sep 18) @hood_college and on #Zoom with "Shot in the Arm". Come see the #film and ask questions of our panelists, including @dr_andrealove and @gorskon! Can't come in person? #Zoom invitation registration: tinyurl.com/mph-film-fest @frednewspost

On #InternationalMicroorganismDay , we at Culture Collections celebrate the vital role of microorganisms in sustaining life. Discover our work and get involved: culturecollections.org.uk @IntMicroDay #MicrobialScience #CultureCollections #ECACC #NCTC #NCPV #NCPF

🏆Celebrating the Grand Prize winner for #MicrobeArt2025 🏆 A huge congratulations to Matthias Frank at TU Dresden & Chris Hadfield for your unique submission. The composite image, merging a Bacillus subtilis biofilm with a night shot of Berlin.

A huge congratulations to 🎉 @joanacbarbosa 🏆, the winner of the #MicrobeArt2025 Best Poetry award✨ Her heartfelt poem 💖 is a powerful tribute to the unseen beauty 🌿🔬 and importance of microbes, truly celebrating the microbial world 🌎🦠. #InternationalMicroorganismDay

It’s International Microorganism Day! We asked the Society’s Champions to tell us about their favourite microbes and, our Champion, Eliza Wolfson, has created some fun illustrations to show you a bit more of their character! @eliza_coli @FEMSmicro #InternationalMicroorganismDay