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Microbiology

On this page you'll find a hub of resources for those working in microbiology, including links to upcoming College and CPD-accredited events.

Our microbiology committees

The College hosts a two microbiology committees, each meeting twice a year: the Medical Microbiology Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC) and Medical Microbiology and Virology College Specialty Training Committee (CSTC). Visit the pages below to find out more about each committee and read the minutes.

Upcoming events

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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Training Day - Antimicrobial resistance and stewardship

26 February 2026
London

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How to tackle water hygiene risks in hospitals (Insight Webinar)

4 March 2026

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Outbreaks training course

5 March 2026
London

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Mycology - Fungal Update 2026

27–28, March 2026 (2 days)
London

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Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2026

13–16, April 2026 (4 days)
Northern Ireland

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Addressing healthcare inequalities in IPC (Insight Webinar)

15 April 2026

 

New microbiology resources

Visit our document library

More resources for pathologists

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Patient safety and quality improvement