Applied Microbiology International has announced that it is partnering with the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum (MLSFF) conference, which takes place at the end of March.
Life scientists across the UK are invited to MLSFF, taking place from 31st March to 2nd April 2025 at the ICC Birmingham. This groundbreaking event is the first of its kind in Europe, and is designed to foster an inclusive and collaborative space for scientists from minoritised and underrepresented backgrounds.
The MLSFF conference is dedicated to amplifying voices across all STEM disciplines. It is a space that celebrates diversity and intersectionality, welcoming individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including but not limited to ethnic minorities, disabilities, neurodiversity, low-income or widening participation backgrounds, mature students, LGBTQ+, and anyone who feels they can contribute to or benefit from this space.
MLSFF has announced that one of its keynote speakers will be AMI Trustee, Professor Emmanuel Adukwu, who is Deputy Head of the School of Applied Sciences at UWE Bristol. He is a key member of the ‘Black in Biomedical Research’ Advisory Group (BBRAG), which was established to address the underrepresentation of Black heritage researchers in the UK biomedical sector, in collaboration with the Medical Research Council (MRC).
MLSFF offers a mentorship scheme, volunteering opportunities, workshops and networking, as well as inspiring speakers and the chance to meet industry professionals and university representatives offering career advice, mentorship, and recruitment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with students, early-career professionals, industry, and academics from diverse backgrounds, joining a vibrant community of collaboration, empowerment, and innovation.
Contributions are welcome from all life science fields, including engineering and data science. If your discipline is not listed on the website, you can specify yours. Abstract submissions are open to all students (from college, undergraduate to postgraduate) and staff members.
There are numerous routes to free attendance through the MLSFF registration grant and the MLSFF travel grant. Financial support is offered for those who need it to attend the conference.
For more details and to sign up, visit the conference website.
About Applied Microbiology International
- Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is the oldest microbiology society in the UK and with more than half of its membership outside the UK, is truly global, serving microbiologists based in universities, private industry and research institutes around the world.
- AMI provides funding to encourage research and broad participation at its events and to ensure diverse voices are around the table working together to solve the sustainability development goals it has chosen to support.
- AMI publishes leading industry magazine, The Microbiologist, and in partnership with Oxford University Press, publishes three internationally acclaimed journals. It gives a voice to applied microbiologists around the world, amplifying their collective influence and informing international, evidence-based, decision making.