SfAM Science Policy

Today is your last chance to nominate someone for the WH Pierce Prize, worth £6000! If you're an SfAM member, get your nomination in today before it's too late: sfam.org.uk/knowledge/awar…

The @UKYoungAcademy is a collaboration between @acmedsci, @BritishAcademy_, @LSWalesCDdCymru, @RAEngNews, @RIAdawson, and @royalsociety The #UKYoungAcademy is seeking members to join its network of emerging leaders to tackle important issues in society: rse.org.uk/uk-young-acade…

Don't miss out on tomorrow's #RSBPolicyLates discussing how a One Health approach may impact pandemic responses - register via @RoyalSocBio page: rsb.org.uk/policy/policy-…

We are piloting an exciting new role at Parliament with the @ESRC! Thematic Research Leads will be embedded in policy hubs of parliamentary staff. They will help ensure the best available research evidence feeds into scrutiny, legislation and debate. 1/4 post.parliament.uk/a-network-of-t…

Want to learn more about how a One Health approach can prevent and impact future pandemics? Join the free, online #RSBPolicyLates discussion on Tues 19 July - register via @RoyalSocBio event page: rsb.org.uk/PLOneHealth

Delighted we could discuss the future of science & international collaboration with MPs & Peers at @RoyalSocBio #LinksDay22 in Westminster Tues. Thanks to @EmmanuelAdukwu @MateHG @lucyharper Ian & Catriona for promoting our members & the importance of microbiology w/ Parliament!

I'm recruiting! Looking for a postdoctoral researcher interested in studying the effect of antibiotics on the gut microbiome. If you'd like to join me @Dunn_School @UniofOxford then apply here: tinyurl.com/bwzfjb9v. Deadline 18 July.

Net zero is a global challenge that’s inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers - @ChiOnwurah speaking at @RoyalSocBio #LinksDay22 @SfAMtweets

Ticket sales close at midnight tonight! Today is your last chance to book a place at our ECS Research Symposium - our first in-person event since 2019. Find out more and register on our website: sfam.org.uk/career/early-c… #SfAMECS2022 #SfAMECS

Compelling video from @SfAMtweets on active engagement with government to tackle AMR - youtu.be/T1y8-_SBQPA (we should do this @victornizet)

Our friends at @RoyalSocBio are accepting applications for their Plant Health Undergraduate Studentships - check out the full details here: rsb.org.uk/get-involved/g…

As part of our ongoing commitment to our Diversity and Inclusion goals, we've just released our latest diversity monitoring data, gathered thanks to the help of @edisgroup and @wellcometrust. You can view the new infographic here: sfam.org.uk/knowledge/poli…

We've decided to give away another copy of Women in Microbiology by @RachelJWhitaker and @cavescience! Reply with the names of the 14 Women in STEM in this month's Microbiologist magazine - the winner will be picked at 4:30pm(GMT)! sfam.org.uk/knowledge/micr… #BreakTheBias #IWD2022

Nominations are now OPEN for 2022's WH Pierce Prize! This prize is awarded to an academic early in their career who has already made a substantial contribution to the field of microbiology. The price is worth £6000! SfAM members can nominate someone here: sfam.org.uk/knowledge/awar…

Successful viva today for @SfAMtweets PhD candidate Dr! @mattjameskoch 👏🥳. #Sponge microbes & #antibiotics with @DrPhilWarburton & @DeepSeaEcol. Thank you to Chair @tinaljoshi internal Lee Hutt & External Paul Race UoBristol. Well done Matt!

📢 Applications are open to the Parliamentary Academic Fellowship Scheme – Directed Call! Academics and knowledge exchange professionals working in universities can apply to carry out projects put forward by teams at UK Parliament. It’s a great opportunity to have impact.

Want to learn how to make your voice heard in public discussions on science and research? Applications now open for the fantastic @voiceofyoungsci Standing Up for Science Workshop held in Manchester, 1 April. Application deadline Monday 21 February, 5pm. senseaboutscience.org/activities/voy…

What do you believe are the pure and applied research priorities for UK-based ecologists? @BritishEcolSoc is collating feedback from across the UK science sector. Want to input into SfAM’s response? Feedback to policy@sfam.org.uk by Wednesday 2 February britishecologicalsociety.org/policy/future-…

Are you caught up with latest issue of Microbiologist? Read now for free to find out about how microbiology can help combat climate change, microbial biotechnology, invasive microbe species, and more! The full magazine is right here: sfam.org.uk/knowledge/micr…