ED&I activities
Find out more about what we're doing in the pursuit of ED&I
Microbiology is diverse. We value diversity and inclusion because we believe all talented microbiologists, whoever they are, should be given full recognition and support, so that we may ensure that the application of microbiology serves the needs of all citizens.
Diversity and inclusion issues in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are complex and there is unlikely to be a single effective approach to bring parity. SfAM encourages numerous approaches to diversity and inclusion in microbiology and related disciplines, and undertakes inclusive practices in support of this. To that end, the Society commits to:
Find out more about what we're doing in the pursuit of ED&I
We have various resources to allow you to improve ED&I in your own work here.
ED&I forms a core part of SfAM's future strategy - find out more about what we mean by this here.
SfAM offers a selection of grants and bursaries which are aimed to promote diversity and inclusion within microbiology.