Special Session: Education in Microbiology

Special Seminar: Microbiology graduate students and postdocs - Making the most of PhD and Post-doctoral years
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
14:45-17:00, Hall G3

Chairperson:
Janet Hurst, UK

Hilary Lappin-Scott, UK
Getting published

Lynne Lawrance, UK
Presentation Skills

Q&A Session

The step from PhD student to independent researcher is enormous and usually involves several years as a postdoctoral researcher. How you spend this time can determine your success at establishing a long-term research career.

Speakers will share their knowledge and experience of two key issues facing early career microbiologists: writing research papers and making presentations.

Mini Symposium on Education Microbiology
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
14:30-17:00, Hall G4

Moderator Anne Farewell, Sweden

Joanna Verran, UK
Encouraging creativity and transferable skills in undergraduate  microbiology course

Anne Farewell, Sweden
Using case Studies in Microbiology

Andreas Höglund, Umeå, Sweden
Innovative labs

Selected Oral Presentations

The aims  of this workshop are to introduce and share new approaches  to microbiology education:

  • What are the best ways to interest our students in the microbe world?
  • How do we present new information while not sacrificing the basics?
  • What role can new media play in education?

Round table: Education in Microbiology
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
13:00-14:00, Hall G4


Chairperson:   
Inga Tunblad-Johansson, Sweden

Common European core curriculum for BSc and MSc programmes, coordination with the Erasmus programme

Discussion of a European Microbiology Education Network