Policy statements and consultation responses

One Health

SfAM has responded to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee's Nature-based solutions for climate change inquiry.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) published the ‘Equity in the STEM workforce’ report following an eight-month inquiry.

SfAM contributed to the Royal Society of Biology's response to the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) consultation on the Draft Policy Statement on Environmental Principles.

The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the plight of postdoctoral researchers. Most researchers are driven by intellectual curiosity rather than the desire for financial reward, spending years on a succession of short-term contracts, which can make a career in science an unattractive option.

SfAM contributed to the Royal Society of Biology's response to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)'s consultation on genetic technologies regulation.

SfAM has responded to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM’s inquiry into Equity in the UK STEM workforce.   

SfAM has responded to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee's and Science and Technology Committee's inquiry into Coronavirus: lessons learnt.

SfAM has responded to the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy's (BEIS) UK Research and Development Roadmap survey.

SfAM has responded to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee's inquiry into UK Science, Research and Technology Capability and Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks.

SfAM has responded to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee's inquiry on The Science of COVID-19, which aims to help Government learn from the current pandemic and better prepare for future epidemics.

SfAM contributed to the Royal Society of Biology's response to the Science and Technology Select Committee (Commons) inquiry into a new UK research funding agency.

SfAM contributed to the Royal Society of Biology's response to UKRI's Open Access Review, which sought views on its proposed open access policy for peer-reviewed research articles and academic books that result from research supported by UKRI.

SfAM has responded to an invitation from Oxford University Press (OUP) to contribute to the current review of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) ahead of the forthcoming 2024 cycle.

SfAM has responded to the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) call for evidence to inform its National Food Strategy. 

The Society for Applied Microbiology submitted written evidence to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee inquiry into Ageing: Science, Technology and Healthy Living.

The Society for Applied Microbiology submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee inquiry into plastic food packaging in July 2019.

This briefing focuses on recent and upcoming developments in food processing, food manufacture and the wider food supply chain, which will have an impact on risks related to harmful microorganisms (such as bacteria and viruses) and their toxins in foods.

The Society for Applied Microbiology submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into preparations for a 'No-Deal' Brexit.

The Society for Applied Microbiology responded to a House of Commons Science and Technology Committee call for new topics under the title 'My Science Inquiry'.

This briefing introduces the marine microbiome as a vital component of ocean biodiversity and addresses significant threats such as climate change and pollution, which may further compound the risks to human health and the environment.

In July 2018, the Society for Applied Microbiology held a roundtable discussion on the potential impacts of departing the European Union on food safety in the UK, focusing on issues related to science.

The Society for Applied Microbiology responded to a consultation from the Food Standards Agency on their proposed approach to retained EU law for food and feed safety and hygiene. 

The Society for Applied Microbiology submitted written evidence to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee inquiry into forensic science.

The Society for Applied Microbiology and Microbiology Society have jointly submitted written evidence to a House of Commons Health & Social Care Select Committee inquiry into antimicrobial resistance.

The Society for Applied Microbiology submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into sustainable seas in May 2018.

The Society for Applied Microbiology contributed to the Royal Society of Biology's response to the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' consultation on the future for food, farming and the environment

The Society for Applied Microbiology has submitted written evidence to a House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee inquiry into plant and animal biosecurity after Brexit.

Applied Microbiology International submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee request for recommendations on the next steps required by the UK Government to preserve and continue developing the UK science and innovation base after Brexit.

The Society for Applied Microbiology contributed to an evidence submission from the Campaign for Science and Engineering to the Migration Advisory Committee's consultation on the impact of international students in the UK

The Society for Applied Microbiology contributed to a response from the Royal Society of Biology to the House of Lords Science & Technology Committee inquiry into life sciences and the Industrial Strategy

This document details the Society for Applied Microbiology’s (SfAM) response to the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council's (BBSRC) invitation to comment on a strategy for UK biotechnology and biological sciences.

Applied Microbiology International (AMI) fully supports the principles behind access and benefit sharing (ABS) of genetic resources, as stipulated under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

The Society for Applied Microbiology set out its position on digital sequence information (DSI) and the Nagoya Protocol to the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

There are a number of useful approaches to mitigate the potential health, social and economic impacts of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

The Learned Society Partnership on Antimicrobial Resistance (LeSPAR) has noted with interest the publication of a BMJ article by Llewelyn et al. on antibiotic course duration.

The Society for Applied Microbiology contributed to a response from the Royal Society of Biology to the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy's consultation on the proposed Industrial Strategy.

The Society for Applied Microbiology contributed to a response from the Royal Society of Biology to the House of Commons Science & Technology Select Committee inquiry into research integrity

The Society for Applied Microbiology and Microbiology Society jointly submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Science & Technology Select Committee inquiry into genomics and genome editing in February 2017.

AMI seeks to encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in microbiology and related disciplines, and promotes inclusive practices in support of this.

The G7 and G20 summits and the UN General Assembly have now agreed proactive steps to ensure collaboration between nations, accepting the recommendations of the WHO Global Action Plan on AMR and the UK AMR Review.

Applied Microbiology (AMI) supports people working in a range of fields where there are applications of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).

The Society for Applied Microbiology supplied written evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into Science Communication in May 2016. 

The Society for Applied Microbiology and Microbiology Society jointly submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Science & Technology Select Committee inquiry into science in emergencies: UK lessons from Ebola.

We consider that implementation of the WHO Action Plan on both a national and international level can have a positive impact on tackling the problems associated with AMR and will require the coordinated commitment of funding, expertise, and manpower.

The Society for Applied Microbiology submitted written and oral evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in 2013.

The Society for Applied Microbiology submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers in September 2013.

The Society for Applied Microbiology contributed to a response from the Society of Biology to the House of Commons Science & Technology Select Committee inquiry into peer review.

The Society for Applied Microbiology responded to a consultation on the Food Standards Agency's proposed Forward Evidence Plan in February 2011.

The Society for Applied Microbiology responded to the UK Government Health Protection Agency's (HPA) consultation document: Development of a National Network for the Delivery of Food, Water and Environmental (FW&E) Microbiology Services. 

The Society for Applied Microbiology responded to a European Commission green paper on detection technologies in the work of the law enforcement, customs and other security authorities (COM/2006/0474).

The Society for Applied Microbiology responded to the Cooksey review of health research funding in the UK.

The Society for Applied Microbiology responded to the UK Department of Health's proposed laboratory guidelines for the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in September 2006.