Get up to speed with the latest developments in the April edition of the Editor Bulletin. 

Don't miss out on our latest Thematic Issues from our journals, and the upcoming FEMS Microbiology Ecology webinar on Insect-Microbiome Interactions on 16 May.

Excitingly, the call for Event Organizers for International Microorganism Day 2024 is now open!

Finally, make sure to check out the latest insights from the FEMSmicroBlog and various news items, including the opportunity to become a FEMS Board Member. 

All the best,
Erwin (FEMS Managing Editor)

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

Latest Thematic Issues:

• FEMS Microbes - Modulating the Environment with Microbes
  
  
• FEMS Microbiology Letters - New Insights on the Nitrogen Cycle
  
  
• FEMS Microbiology Ecology - Polar and Alpine Microbiology - watch the accompanying webinar from 21 March
  
  
• microLife - Nucleotide Second Messenger Signaling in Bacteria - watch the accompanying webinar from 29 February
  
  
• Pathogens and Disease - Diversity and Inclusion Matters

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

We invite interested individuals and organizations to organize their own International Microorganism Day event in their country on/ around September 2024!

International Microorganism Day is a global celebration of microorganisms and their contributions to life on Earth. By organizing an event, you can help raise awareness of the importance of microorganisms and their impact on human health, agriculture, the environment, and more.

To participate, you can organize any type of event that showcases the diversity and importance of microorganisms. This could include:

• Public lectures or seminars on microbiology-related topics
• Microbe-themed art or music events
• Exhibitions of microorganisms or related technology
• Hands-on microbiology workshops or laboratory demonstrations
• Science communication events for the general public

Proposals should be submitted by 1 June 2024. Find out all details by clicking on the button below. 

The EAM Meeting 2024: Forging A Future For European Microbiology

The European Academy of Microbiology (EAM) held a meeting of its fellows from 5 to 6 April, at Parador de La Granja, near Madrid, Spain. The event brought together 56 fellows from 20 countries for 2 days of networking, updates, and the sharing of research.

Jörg Vogel, President of EAM, and Antonio Ventosa, the newly appointed President of FEMS, met with Elise Kuurstra, the Executive Director of FEMS, to facilitate discussion on how the EAM can flourish and provide further value and impact.

FEMS is seeking enthusiastic new Board Members.

We encourage all those interested in volunteering to apply (deadline 14 June). Whether you are an early career scientist looking to make your mark, or an established professional eager to give back to the community, we invite you to nominate yourself or pass this call onto colleagues who embody the values and aspirations of our community.