Happy #IWD2026 to our community and to everyone working to advance microbiology.
To mark the day, we are sharing reflections from across our community on the FEMS blog: https://t.co/k3f0fFaRaR
Thank you to all the women in microbiology for the impact you make every day.
Today on International Women's Day 2026, we spoke to inspiring women in science from Nigeria to Spain, Sudan to Australia all about resilience, leadership & breaking barriers 👩🔬🔬
Read more here: https://t.co/nstMrJXShC
#InternationalWomensDay#IWD2026#WomenInScience
We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Professor Jeff Cole, a long-standing member who held many positions in the Society. Jeff was elected an Honorary Member in 2011. You can read his full obituary here: https://t.co/oq1odDR7bU
We are saddened to hear of the death of former Officer of the Microbiology Society, Jeff Cole, who will be missed by so many across our community. We will post a full tribute shortly.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Professor Jeff Cole, former President and current Vice President of the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB).
A dedicated leader, respected microbiologist, and valued member of our community, his impact on EFB and the wider field will not be forgotten.
Our thoughts are with his family and colleagues.
I am so saddened at the news of the passing of my long term friend and colleague, Yehuda Cohen. We worked together on ISME business for more than a decade. A wonderful, warm person who brought about massive changes and always supported early career researchers.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Professor Yehuda Cohen, a founding figure of the International Society for Microbial Ecology and one of the architects of modern microbial ecology.
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Today, we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of Ada Lovelace, who developed the world's first algorithm. Her ingenuity and perseverance continue to inspire others to achieve excellence in STEM fields.
Following Sir Alexander Fleming’s term as the first President of the Microbiology Society, in 1947, the helm was taken by Marjory Stephenson, one of Britain’s most distinguished bacterial chemists. See our list of esteemed Presidents here: https://t.co/YroiyVSMJB
@RosieMS@ThalidomideM That looks stunningly beautiful. I was right by there a few days ago and often go and look at the memorial, sadly I missed it this time.