Join us at the University of Liverpool for the fourteenth Letters in Applied Microbiology Early Career Scientist Research Symposium – a day designed especially for students and early career researchers in microbiology.
Whether it’s your first time presenting, your first research symposium, or just a chance to meet new peers, this event offers a welcoming space to share your work, explore career paths, and hear from inspiring voices across academia, industry and policy.
Expect a mix of short talks, posters, and our friendly 3-mins 3-slides competition, plus our incredible keynote speaker Dr Claudia Igler will explore the future of phage therapy, and our awesome line-up in the panel session will tackle the real questions around careers in research and beyond.
Networking is a big part of the day – with plenty of time to connect over lunch, during the poster session, and throughout the exhibition space. You’ll have the chance to chat with speakers, the AMI team, and exhibitors, including representatives from membership, publishing, science communications, policy, and beyond.
Financial support is available for members via the AMI Student Travel Bursary – we encourage applicants to seek department or supervisor support first so we can prioritise those who need it most.
And don’t forget to tag your experience using #LAMECS2025 on social media to keep the conversation going.
Accessibility and Inclusion Statement
AMI is an inclusive organisation that seeks to place diversity and inclusion at the heart of all events. AMI is keen to encourage and enable as many people as possible to attend our events. If you would like to discuss accessibility, please contact us and we will do our very best to meet your requirements. The 2025 Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium aims to provide informative and inspirational talks on emerging topics within the field of applied microbiology and intersectional conversations that promote the inclusion and progression of marginalised groups in STEM. AMI has organised the practical arrangements for the symposium in a way that AMI hopes fosters inclusion and respect. AMI welcomes any feedback from symposium attendees on how we might achieve any further improvements for future events.