08/10/2026
Interested in attending MGE 2027? Apply for the MGE 2027 Travel Award
Open to students and ECRs, this award is a great opportunity to present your research in Brisbane. Submit your abstract, 200-word statement of need and CV to m.radzieta@westernsydney.edu.au
Hurry, applications close 5pm 31st October 2026!
04/10/2026
2026/2027 Summer Student Researchship - Call for Applications!
Applications are now open for the ASM NSW/ACT Summer Research Awards. This award supports undergraduate, Honours, or Masters by Coursework students in Microbiology or related disciplines to complete a four-week summer research project under the supervision of an ASM member.
Award includes:
- $1,500 research award
- 1-year free ASM student membership
Application Requirements:
- Research Project Description (max. 2 pages)
- Sponsor’s Letter of Support
- Applicant CV
- Statement of Interest & Motivation
Hurry, applications close 5pm, Friday, December 4th.
For eligibility and further details, check our website –> https://asm-nswact.org.au/awards/
07/06/2026
Final chance for tickets to the Goldsworthy Memorial Lecture! Don't miss out...
This year’s Goldsworthy Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Distinguished Professor Ian Paulsen, a leading researcher in microbial genomics and synthetic biology.
The Goldsworthy Memorial Lecture is the Society’s biennial plenary lecture, featuring an eminent microbiologist who shares insights from their career and research. Join us for an evening of inspiring science, accompanied by a three-course dinner.
27/07/2026
ASM NSW-ACT AGM 2026 - Mark your calendars!
Join us for a wonderful night at the ASM NSW-ACT Annual General Meeting! The night will feature guest talks from Dr Alessandro Garritano and Prof. Jeff Errington, dinner and AGM Agenda items.
- When: 25th August, 6pm
- Where: NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, Surry Hills (online option also available)
To register for the event, click here.
Joining the committee: For returning or new committee members, please return the nomination form to kenya.fernandes@sydney.edu.au at least 24 hours prior to the event. We are always looking for enthusiastic members to help run the branch. Committee roles include events, outreach, sponsorship, newsletter, awards, website and socials, EDI, and partnerships.We are especially seeking an HDR student to join the committee and represent the NSW/ACT branch on ASM National’s new Student Network! Please reach out if you have any questions.
See you there!
21/07/2026
Get involved with STEMpals!
Are you interested in inspiring our next generation of STEM professionals? STEMpals is the perfect opportunity for you!
STEMpals is an initiative that connects STEM professionals with kids who have a budding interest in STEM. You can help nurture and inspire them by exchanging 3 letters over the course of a year as their STEMpal.
For more information visit STEMpals.org.au
06/07/2026
Exciting travel award coming your way - BacPath 2026!
Get your application in by the end of July for a chance to win the BacPath Travel Award!
The award will cover attendance to BacPath 2026, a speaker slot in the program, and is open to HDRs and ECRs. Apply now with your abstract, CV and a Statement of Need to tvanniasinkam@csu.edu.au or m.radzieta@westernsydney.edu.au
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
29/06/2026
Goldsworthy Memorial Lecture 2026 - Distinguished Professor Ian Paulsen
This year’s Goldsworthy Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Distinguished Professor Ian Paulsen, a leading researcher in microbial genomics and synthetic biology.
The Goldsworthy Memorial Lecture is the Society’s biennial plenary lecture, featuring an eminent microbiologist who shares insights from their career and research. Join us for an evening of inspiring science, accompanied by a three-course dinner.
For more information, see here.
29/06/2026
Celebrating water research at UNSW with the 2026 Marshall Lecture
Prof. Dr. Dr. H.C. Michael Wagner will deliver this year’s Marshall Lecture at the UNSW.
Research in Professor Wagner’s group focuses on the ecology, physiology, and evolution of nitrifying microorganisms, which has led to the discovery, culturing, and characterisation of important new nitrifying bacteria and archaea, including the long sought-after complete nitrifiers, revealing unexpected physiological traits in the process. He also has a strong interest in microbial communities driving sewage treatment and in the microbiomes of marine sponges.
Topic: The many faces of Nitrification: From fundamental understanding to paths towards more sustainable nitrogen management.
When: Thursday August 13th, 5:30-8:00pm
Where: Colombo Theatre A, Lower Ground (B16), Union Rd, UNSW Sydney
Register here.
16/03/2026
Don't miss out on an ASM National award! Apply now!
The ASM National Awards for 2026 are open now. There are more than 10 prestigious awards available for researchers and educators in the microbiology field, not to mention travel awards for students and ECRs too.
Find out more here https://www.theasm.org.au/member-awards
26/02/2026
ASM 2026 - Abstracts close this weekend - Don't miss out!
Don’t miss your last chance to submit an abstract for ASM 2026 held June 15-18 in Melbourne. Both poster and oral presentations are still being considered, but final entries must be in Sunday 1st March.
Submit for a chance to showcase your work to the Australian microbiology community at their biggest meeting yet!
For more info, see here: https://www.theasmmeeting.org.au/
18/02/2026
Thank you to all who attended the ASM-NSW/ACT Sydney Micro event!
Sydney Micro was hosted at UTS last week and featured wonderful talks from the keynote speaker, Dr Matt Doyle and applicants for the Nancy Millis Student award and Dena Lyras ECR awards. Thank you to all attendees for their engagement.
A special mention to, Grace O’Reilly (USYD, Dena Lyras award winner), Alannah Eisenhuth (USYD, Nancy Millis award winner) and Jasmine Williams (MQ, Nancy Millis runner-up) for their stellar presentations.
10/02/2026
3 days till Sydney Micro...
Please join us for Sydney Micro this Friday to see an amazing array of invited and selected talks!
See the full speaker list below:
23/01/2026
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR ECR AWARD - One week left to submit an abstract for Sydney Micro
Sydney Micro is on again this February 13th. Come along to see an outstanding keynote session from Dr Matt Doyle, as well as presentations from the Nancy Millis Student or Dena Lyras ECR award applicants. To submit your Nancy Mills abstract, click here by January 30th: https://forms.office.com/r/ku1UJZEJTE
UPDATE: Extended deadline for Dena Lyras ECR Award. Applicants should submit their application by Feb 6th to Dr Michael Radzieta (m.radzieta@westernsydney.edu.au) due to issues with above form link.
And RSVP here to join the fun: https://www.trybooking.com/DIOSR
12/01/2026
Call for abstracts for the ASM Nancy Millis Student Award and ASM Dena Lyras Early Career Research Award!
Sydney Micro is on again this February. It will feature talks from the ASM Nancy Millis Student award, ASM Dena Lyras ECR award and other invited speakers.
- When: Friday, Feb 13th. 9:30am-5pm.
- Where: UTS Sydney. Green Room, Level 2, Building 7.
- Cost: Free for ASM members. $30 for non-members. Morning/afternoon tea and lunch will be provided.
These awards are a great opportunity for members to showcase their research. The winner will be supported with airfare, accommodation, and registration to attend and present at the ASM National Meeting in Melbourne. For more details on the ASM National Meeting, visit: https://www.theasmmeeting.org.au/
To be considered for an award, submit your abstract by January 30th: https://forms.office.com/r/ku1UJZEJTE
And RSVP for Sydney Micro here: https://www.trybooking.com/DIOSR
For more details, check out the flyers below.
28/11/2025
Give the gift of STEM this Christmas with Deadly Science Kits-Mas
Are you interested in helping to provide STEM resources to First Nations learners? You can help to spark a lifelong love of science and make a difference this year with Deadly Science’s Kits-mas.
See more about how you can get involved here – https://deadlyscience.org.au/kitsmas/
20/11/2025
Summer Student Researchship - Call for Applications!
Applications are now open for the ASM NSW/ACT Summer Research Awards. This award supports undergraduate, Honours, or Masters by Coursework students in Microbiology or related disciplines to complete a four-week summer research project under the supervision of an ASM member.
Award includes:
- $1,500 research award
- 1-year free ASM student membership
Application Requirements:
- Research Project Description (max. 2 pages)
- Sponsor’s Letter of Support
- Applicant CV
- Statement of Interest & Motivation
Hurry, applications close 5pm, Friday, December 5th.
For eligibility and further details, check our website –> https://asm-nswact.org.au/awards/
18/11/2025
ASM NSW/ACT Branch Xmas Party 2025
Come one, come all to celebrate a great year of microbiology in NSW/ACT!
When: 5pm, Thursday 11th December
Where: Taphouse Sydney, 122 Flinders St, Darlinghurst – food and drink provided 🙂
Cost: Members – free! Guests $10
Book your tickets now at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1504424
