We had 39 fantastic entries competing to be Saca, Bak and Gillus’ new friend. The new IMD mascot is Rizzo the Rhizobium designed by Dr. Eliza Wolfson.
Read MoreWe are calling participants to help us run International Microorganism Day 2021 (IMD2021), with formal celebrations scheduled for the 17th September 2021. Don’t worry if you are not sure if you will make the day! There are many ways in which you may get involved from now until the day so make sure you keep reading to learn a bit more!
Read MoreThe International Microorganism Day is growing, and our mascots need some help so we are welcoming submissions for the first Mascot Art Competition. Deadline is 31st July. Happy sketching!
Read MoreFrom professors to students, seniors to juniors, many are the people that every year work to ensure that the International Microorganism Day does not go by unnoticed. Here are some of the people behind the day’s celebrations!
Read MoreIf you're interested in science communication and would like to try your hand at blogging, International Microorganism Day 2021 is hosting a blogging bootcamp! This online course is self paced with pre-recorded classes mixed with homework, feedback and live "office hours".
Read MoreAll talks from the 24-hour live stream we ran on International Microorganism Day 2020 have been edited into 45 individual videos for easy watching.
For the next 6 months across 2021, we will publish 2 talks each week to bring you all the microorganism content you need to get you through to IMD 2021! All videos about COVID-19 are immediately available.
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