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?
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