Now in its 31st year, the Molecular Microbial Ecology Group (MMEG) meeting returns on 15 and 16 December 2025 at the Alan Walters Building, University of Birmingham, hosted by Professor James McDonald.
MMEG is a welcoming, lively space for early career researchers and group leaders to share their work and connect across the microbial ecology community. This year’s programme spans all aspects of microbial ecology, including environmental microbiology, biogeochemical cycling, host-microbe interactions and applied microbiology, with nearly all talks delivered by early career speakers.
Abstract submissions are welcome for a poster presentation, with an option to offer a 1-minute-1-slide ‘poster pitch’ during the conference presentations. You can also submit an abstract for a 15-minute talk (10-mins plus 5-mins questions). Abstract submission is open for all career stages from undergraduate, master’s students, technical staff, PhD researchers and Postdocs.
On Monday night we head to the Indian Brewery Taproom for bold food, house-brewed beers, and lots of fun. While the atmosphere is informal, the connections forged here often span entire careers. Food and selected drinks are included with your registration.
Registration is £115 for early career researchers (undergraduates, postgraduates, PhDs, and postdocs) and £135 for general delegates (PIs, industry, exhibitors, and others).
