Dear ÖGMBT members,   Welcome to the November edition of FEMS news. This month, we bring you exciting updates and insights from across the microbiology community: Global milestone: The IUCN launches its first-ever Microbial Conservation Specialist Group—a major step for biodiversity and microbial advocacy, with a joint Editorial published in FEMS Microbiology Ecology.   Featured blogs: Discover topics like protein handover in virulence, microbes and magnets for sustainable energy, and evolutionary insights into carbon metabolism.   Podcast spotlight: Hear Prof. Max Haggblom share his inspiring journey from student author to Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Ecology.   Plus, applications are open for the prestigious FEMS-ASM Mäkelä-Cassell Travel Award for early career researchers to attend ASM Microbe in June 2026. Stay informed, inspired, and connected with the latest in microbiology. Read the full newsletter below. All the best, The FEMS Team   IUCN Launches First Global Microbial Conservation Specialist Group In…

EFB Newsletter - November 2025

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11:59
  Submit your abstract   The 20th European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026) is taking place in Antwerp, Belgium, on 28 June - 1 July 2026. The Congress will focus on the theme “Shaping Tomorrow: Biotechnology for Health, Food, Energy, Environment” addressing global challenges through collaboration across industry, academia, and other research organizations. The Scientific Programme is now online — explore the sessions and speakers. The congress will feature four thematic streams: Innovations for healthy living Solutions for a sustainable planet Manufacturing with microbes Feeding the planet Registration discounts: Early bird registration is now open — take advantage of reduced fees until 26 April 2026 EFB Institutional Members receive an additional 10% discount on registration fees A unique venue: A Room with a ZOO ECB2026 will be hosted at A Room with a ZOO – Antwerp Convention Centre, an exceptional venue located in the heart of the city that combines modern…

Your FEBS Network highlights

Monday, 24 November 2025 09:13
Hello Austrian Association of Molecular Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Here's a list of the great content selected as a highlight in the past 2 weeks. The FEBS Congress 2026: support schemes to help participation Registration and abstract submission for the 50th FEBS Congress are open! Act early to apply to FEBS support schemes. Read more FEBS Communications   Call for abstracts open for the FEBS Education and Training Conference 2026 FEBS Communications     FEBS Junior Section Speed Dating 2025  The FEBS Junior Section will, for the second time, organises a “Speed Dating” activity. An opportunity for students, young and senior researchers to meet and connect with each other from all around... Read more FEBS Junior Section Junior Section, FEBS   Empowering self-regulated learning: How generative AI is shaping higher education Connie Pritchard Teaching Associate and PhD student, Cardiff University   Interested in becoming a contributor to FEBS Network? Email…

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