We are pleased to share with you the February edition of the FEMSmicro Monthly. Stay cheerful, as Spring is just around the corner!

This edition brings you exciting updates from research published in the FEMS Journals, and news of several webinars and events to help you stay connected and sharing knowledge.    

All the best,
The FEMS Team

The FEMS Journals are always Investing in Science and now all but one journal are Embracing an Open Future.

As such, there are several key updates from the FEMS Journals at this time of year: 

• Celebrate excellence in microbiology: Discover 7 winning articles from the FEMS Journals Article Awards for 2023!
   
• Get up to date with our special issue: 6 Key Topics in Microbiology in 2024
   
• Join us this week on Thursday 29 February for the microLife webinar on Nucleotide Second Messenger Signaling
   
• Explore the first Thematic Issues of 2024:
  • Pathogens and Disease: Diversity and Inclusion Matters
  • microLife: Nucleotide Second Messenger Signaling in Bacteria

With an exciting array of special issues, topical webinars, and cutting edge developments in our publishing portfolio, the FEMS Journals are truly home for the microbiology community.

Want to submit your paper? Find all open calls for thematic issues submissions here.

The esteemed FEMS Summer School for Postdocs returns, inviting the most promising postdoctoral researchers in microbiology to partake in a transformative experience. Located in the breath-taking setting of Split, Croatia, this nine-day summer school provides unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth from 2 to 10 September 2024.

''The Summer School for Postdocs 2023 was very interactive. I got to meet a lot of bright scientists and it’s a great pleasure to exchange ideas with great minds. The location and mentors of the workshop are impeccable.” – Vikram Pareek, Student at Summer School for Postdocs 2023

Designed to recognize 20 exceptional researchers worldwide, the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2024 cultivates collaboration and innovation across diverse fields of microbiology. Under the guidance of expert mentors, participants will delve into the theme "Climate Change: Challenges and Influence on Microbial Safety of Water and Food" exploring critical issues at the forefront of scientific inquiry.