- Microbiology Society roadshow comes to Aston University for the first time
- The roadshow allows attendees to network and learn about new research
- President of the Microbiology Society gave keynote speech about her career
Aston University welcomed the Microbiology Society roadshow on campus in the last of its 2021 roadshows. The day was hosted by Dr Jonathan Cox from the College of Health and Life Sciences and gave attendees an opportunity to join in a discussion with the President of the Microbiology Society and network with their peers.
The event, which was attended by students and anyone with an interest in microbiology, allowed those attending to find out more about publishing, grants and professional development opportunities at the Microbiology Society.
It is the first time the roadshow has been hosted at the University, Dr Jonathan Cox, lecturer in Microbiology said: “It was an honour to be invited to host the president and president elect, Profs Armitage and Besra, of the Microbiology Society at Aston University as part of the Roadshow. I was so proud to see the passion with which younger members of Aston’s microbiology community spoke about their research. They are a true credit to the institution and it’s so wonderful to see their work recognised on a national level.”
Professor Judith Armitage FRS, president of the Microbiology Society said: “I am delighted the Microbiology Society was able to hold a roadshow at Aston University, hosted by Dr Jonathan Cox. As I said in my talk, it is a brilliant time to be a microbiologist and it was a fantastic opportunity for microbiologists at Aston and Birmingham Universities to come together and discuss their research and collaborations. I particularly enjoyed meeting the young microbiologists who talked enthusiastically about their research and who are all looking forward to rewarding careers in different areas of microbiology.
"At the Microbiology Society our principal goal is to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities – this is precisely what our event was all about and thanks are due to Jonathan and his team at Aston for making it such a success."
For more information about studying microbiology at Aston University visit the School of Biosciences website.
- Notes to editors
About Aston University
Founded in 1895 and a University since 1966, Aston is a long established university led by its three main beneficiaries – students, business and the professions, and our region and society. Aston University is located in Birmingham and at the heart of a vibrant city and the campus houses all the university’s academic, social and accommodation facilities for our students. Professor Alec Cameron is the Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive.
Aston University was named University of the Year 2020 by The Guardian and the University’s full time MBA programme has been ranked in the top 100 in the world in the Economist MBA 2021 ranking. The Aston MBA has been ranked 12th in the UK and 85th in the world.
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