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Registration closes 23rd April 2021

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Abstract deadline: 28 February 2020

Microbiologists’ Warning on Climate Change 

We invite all microbiologists to endorse the Microbiologists’ Warning – microorganisms are so critical to achieving an environmentally sustainable future that ignoring them risks the fate of Humanity.

1. SASM is the voice of professional Microbiologists to the South African Council for Natural Science Professions and Government structures

2. SASM is affiliated to the International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS) with representatives in IUMS Committees, Commissions and Federations:

• Fanus Venter: International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes (ICSP)
• Evodia Setati: The International Commission on Yeast (ICY)
• Pieter Gouws: The International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH)
• Chrissie Ray: International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV)

3. Direct links to international conferences and congresses presented by IUMS, including eligibility for IUMS travel grants.

4. Interact with microbiologists from South Africa and become part of the Microbiology Community.

5. Direct access to information about bursaries and post-doc opportunities.

6. A communication channel for job adverts, news, funding opportunities and matters affecting microbiology.

7. Discounted registration fees at SASM organised conferences

SASM2018 TRAVEL AWARD APPLICATIONS

SASM will sponsor the conference fees of 12 deserving students (2 Honours, 5 MSc and 5 PhD students) presenting at the SASM2018 congress in Muldersdrift in April 2018.

We require the SASM community's assistance to decide on a new SASM logo. Follow THIS LINK to vote for your favourite from a list of 13 new logo designs. You can only vote for one, so please choose judiciously. Voting closes next Tuesday 4 July @ 17h00.

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Dear SASM member

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