Editorial
Welcome to the October 2022 issue of Microbiology Today . I’m writing this editorial on the back of a heatwave (and imminent hosepipe ban) in August – hopefully when you are reading this, we have some cooler and wetter weather coming our way!
I n this issue, I am delighted to showcase articles contributed by members of Protistology-UK, a society which has been affiliated with the Microbiology Society since 2018. It has been a pleasure to work with members of the Protistology-UK elected committee to provide you with this fascinating snapshot of research and engagement activities carried out by their members, and hopefully you will have an equally enjoyable experience as you make your way through the issue. To give you some more details on the theme of this issue, I will pass you on to Fiona Henriquez, Sonja Rueckert, and Anastasios Tsaousis, committee members of Protistology-UK (page 68). For the remainder of my Editorial, I want to highlight some exciting news relating to Microbiology Today . I am very pleased to announce that we are looking for a Deputy Editor of Microbiology Today ! In this role you will work with me for a year to learn about the editorial process before taking over as Editor and Chair of the Editorial Board in 2024. Editor of Microbiology Today has been a great experience for me – not only do you get to hear about the diversity of work being carried out by members of the
Society, but you also get to work with the wonderful and incredibly talented staff at Microbiology Society HQ! If you like the sound of translating the enthusiasm of Society members into print articles, then I urge you to put in an application. Find the full job description and learn how to apply online ( microb.io/jobs ). Applications close on 1 November . If you do have any questions about the role, you are more than welcome to contact me directly. The Editorial Board and Society staff have been working over the past year to define how Microbiology Today can best represent the work and interests of all Society members in 2023 and beyond, and we are very keen to hear from you. I am always delighted to be contacted directly with your thoughts, feedback and suggestions for what you would like to see in future issues of Microbiology Today .
Chris Randall Editor
c.p.randall@leeds.ac.uk @randall_uk
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