As the year steams ahead, I am pleased to bring you the March edition of the FEMS Editor Bulletin. 

There are several new webinars and Thematic Issues from the FEMS Journals for you to access. Furthermore, FEMS is opening nominations for our Board of Directors. You can read more about these items and more below.

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.

What to submit your paper? Find all open calls for thematic issues submissions here. Please note that all Editors and Editorial Board Members of the four journals that moved to fully Open Access have a full waiver for one free Open Access publication in 2024.

At FEMS, we are looking to build and grow our team of full time staff and volunteer Board members. Make sure to check out these opportunities below:

• FEMS Is Seeking Enthusiastic New Board Members (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 .
  
  
• We Are Hiring (deadline 2 April) - We are looking for talented candidates to join our office team in Delft! If you are keen to use your skills for a mission-driven non-profit that works for the microbiology community then please see our current vacancies.
  
  
• FEMS Opportunities Board - There are many vacancies for microbiologists to browse through this time of year.