Each year, the Early Career (EC) Forum hosts its flagship Summer Conference dedicated to showcasing early career research from across microbiology. It serves as an ideal career development and networking opportunity for early career members. As a peer-led conference, it is designed to offer an introductory and friendly atmosphere to scientific conferences and professional development opportunities.
Alongside presented scientific research, delegates have the opportunity to experience professional development sessions focused on preparing you for the next steps in your career, and networking sessions to meet other microbiologists at your career level as well as interact with invited speakers who are more established in their careers.
All people who identify as an early career researcher including Undergraduate, Masters and PhD students, as well as postdoctoral researchers are welcome to attend.
Preparation is now well underway for this year’s Early Career (EC) Forum Summer Conference (#ECConf25), which will be held at the Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon-Tyne. This year, there is no theme, we are embracing early career research from all areas of microbiology from across the four divisions of the Society.
Details about an informal social on the evening of 23 June will be available in the coming months. The Society ensures that venues acquired for its events adhere to most accessibility requirements.
Organising committee:
Jack Ferguson- University of Birmingham
Rebecca McHugh- University of Glasgow
Kasia Parfitt- University of Oxford
Ed Deshmukh Reeves- University of Kent
Aoife Mulry- Technological University of the Shannon
Rowan Casey- University of Cardiff
David Mark- University of Glasgow
A detailed programme of the event will be made available in the coming months.
Registration for the Early Career Summer Conference 2025 is now open.
Registration fees
|
Tier |
Rate |
|
EC Forum Member |
£60 |
|
Microbiology Society Member |
£76 |
|
Non-member |
£95 |
Members of the EC Forum are eligible for subsidised registration fees for the EC Forum Summer Conference. Join now to enjoy these discounts and many other opportunities that are designed for microbiologists at all stages of their career.
What's included in your registration fee?
An introductory experience of scientific conferences in a peer-led environment.
Scientific sessions discussing the latest research from EC Forum members.
Full access to scientific poster sessions.
Professional development sessions tailored to those in the early stages of their microbiology careers.
Buffet lunch.
Tea and coffee breaks.
Access to CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points.
Certificate of attendance (available after the conference upon request)
Registration confirmation
Upon registration, you should receive an automated confirmation email. Please contact [email protected] if, after 24 hours, this has not been received.
Cancellations
Refunds are not provided, however substitutions of attendees can be made at any time before the event by contacting [email protected].Abstracts
We are now taking abstract submissions in line with this year’s Early Career Summer Conference theme: Microbiology in Society. To submit your abstract, please follow this link. If you experience any problems during the abstract submission process, please contact [email protected].
Grants
Applications for the Society Events Grant to support members attending EC Summer Conference 2025 will open on 12 May 2025 and close on 24 May 2025 at 23:59 BST. Grants will act as contribution towards registration, travel, and accommodation expenses only.
Eligibility requirements
Eligible membership categories:
· Full Member
· Full Concessionary Member
· Postgraduate Student Members
· Undergraduate Student Members
Minimum membership period required:
A minimum membership period of one year and two consecutive membership payments is required. Postgraduate and Undergraduate members with three year memberships will need to have completed one year’s membership (three-year membership payment constitutes consecutive payment). Please read all information carefully on the Society Events Grant page before submitting an application for funding.
CPD
We are in the process of seeking CPD accreditation and endorsement from RSB, RCPath and IBMS. Once this is approved, we will update this page with the number of credits that attendees are entitled to.
The meeting will take place at Northumbria University’s Business and Law School, City Campus East.
Northumbria University Law School
City Campus East
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
Travel
Detailed directions from to City Campus East are available on the Campus’ website.
Parking is available on Falconar Street, next to Sheffield Green and opposite the Design building. There are also bicycle stands at the back of the main building.
Accessibility
For venue accessibility specifics, please follow this link. If you have any questions regarding accessibility for this event, please email [email protected].
If you’d like to sponsor a session or participate as an exhibitor during the event, please email [email protected] to register your interest.
Details about sponsors/ exhibitors will be available here.