New Zealand Microbiological Society

Supporting microbiology and microbiologists in Aotearoa New Zealand – because microbes are important

Welcome to the NZMS

The aim of the society is to ‘foster the generation and dissemination of knowledge of microbiology in Aotearoa New Zealand’. We achieve our stated aims through representation on national and sometimes international committees, as well as with an annual scientific meeting and smaller workshops organised around specific themes. In addition, the society makes submissions on issues relevant to practising microbiologists or to education policies in Aotearoa New Zealand .

“Bacteria may not build cities or have interesting social lives, but they will be here when the sun explodes.This is their planet and we are on it only because they allow us to be.”

BILL BRYSON, A SHORT HISTORY OF NEARLY EVERYTHING

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