Bioethics – ethical considerations in microbiology span the diversity of a study’s research subjects to the implications of emerging technologies, intellectual property, and equitable access. As the field advances, policy must keep pace to ensure responsible and inclusive decision-making.

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02 Feb 2021

Submission to the APPG on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM: Equity in the UK STEM workforce

AMI (then operating as the Society for Applied Microbiology) contributed to this inquiry from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM, focusing on equity across the UK STEM workforce. Drawing from a detailed membership survey, the submission highlights evidence gaps, career progression challenges, and systemic issues that disproportionately affect underrepresented groups in STEM.