🏆 Congratulations to Nayya, the Overall Winner of #MicrobeArt2026! 🎨🦠✨
🌟 “The Missing Piece” 🧩| Acrylic on Canvas | 40 × 60 cm
Selected as the overall winning entry, The Missing Piece is a powerful reflection on the vast microbial world that remains undiscovered.
🌟 “The Missing Piece” 🧩| Acrylic on Canvas | 40 × 60 cm
Selected as the overall winning entry, The Missing Piece is a powerful reflection on the vast microbial world that remains undiscovered.
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🏆 Congratulations to Jiya Joshi for winning the Agar Art category of the #MicrobeArt2026 competition! 🦠
A passionate high school student with a love for agar art, Jiya created Tree of Life, an inspiring piece made using Serratia marcescens.
#InternationalMicroorganismDay
A passionate high school student with a love for agar art, Jiya created Tree of Life, an inspiring piece made using Serratia marcescens.
#InternationalMicroorganismDay
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Congratulations to Maryse Berkhout for winning the physical piece category of the #MicrobeArt2026 competition! 🏆🧶🔬
This imaginative artwork showcases how science and creativity can come together to engage audiences of all ages and celebrate the fascinating microbial world.
This imaginative artwork showcases how science and creativity can come together to engage audiences of all ages and celebrate the fascinating microbial world.
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🏆 Congratulations to Anika Gurunath, winner of the writing category in #MicrobeArt2026! ✍️🌟 “The Pathogens I Know”
The Pathogens I Know reflects on pathogens, symbiosis, and the often-overlooked role microorganisms play in sustaining life.
👏 Congratulations, Anika.
The Pathogens I Know reflects on pathogens, symbiosis, and the often-overlooked role microorganisms play in sustaining life.
👏 Congratulations, Anika.
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Microbial literacy isn't just about knowing what microbes are. It's about learning to understand complexity, question assumptions, & evaluate evidence. Could learning about microbes help us become better critical thinkers?
Read our blog to learn more: buff.ly/6NfRUue
Read our blog to learn more: buff.ly/6NfRUue
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🏆 Congratulations to Tasha Sturm (@tasturm1) as the winner of the Photography category📸🦠
Created by swabbing the bottom of shoes, this striking image reveals the hidden beauty and unexpected artistry of microbial growth.
#MicrobeArt2026 #InternationalMicroorganismDay
Created by swabbing the bottom of shoes, this striking image reveals the hidden beauty and unexpected artistry of microbial growth.
#MicrobeArt2026 #InternationalMicroorganismDay
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🏆 Congratulations to Tamanna Bordoloi, winner of the cartoon category in #MicrobeArt2026! ✏️🦠
🌟 “VIP Access to Resistance”
This creative artwork shines a spotlight on one of the most important challenges in microbiology: antimicrobial resistance.
🌟 “VIP Access to Resistance”
This creative artwork shines a spotlight on one of the most important challenges in microbiology: antimicrobial resistance.
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🦠🎉 Happy International Microorganism Day! 🎉🦠
A huge thank you to all our IMD event hosts for taking part in this year's celebrations. 🌍 📸 Don't forget to share your events, activities, and discoveries throughout the day using #InternationalMicroorganismDay @IntMicroDay.
A huge thank you to all our IMD event hosts for taking part in this year's celebrations. 🌍 📸 Don't forget to share your events, activities, and discoveries throughout the day using #InternationalMicroorganismDay @IntMicroDay.
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🦠 IMD is tomorrow! 🌍
🎉 Explore the activities and events taking place and discover how you can get involved in this global celebration of microbiology.
📚 Planning your own IMD event? We have got plenty of resources to help you make it a success🔗 buff.ly/JEt4RdX
🎉 Explore the activities and events taking place and discover how you can get involved in this global celebration of microbiology.
📚 Planning your own IMD event? We have got plenty of resources to help you make it a success🔗 buff.ly/JEt4RdX
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What if antibiotic literacy began in the classroom? In Armamar, Portugal, primary-school children are learning not just how antibiotics should be used, but the microbiology behind why it matters.
Read our latest blog to learn more: buff.ly/gq3CPjK
Read our latest blog to learn more: buff.ly/gq3CPjK
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More incredible creativity is landing in our inbox every day!
Have you submitted your entry to the #MicrobeArt2026 competition yet? Share your microorganism-inspired masterpiece by 10 Sept for a chance to be featured and celebrated as part of IMD.
🔗 internationalmicroorganismday.org/microbe-art-co…
Have you submitted your entry to the #MicrobeArt2026 competition yet? Share your microorganism-inspired masterpiece by 10 Sept for a chance to be featured and celebrated as part of IMD.
🔗 internationalmicroorganismday.org/microbe-art-co…
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1 week left to submit your #MicrobeArt2026 entry!
Whether you are inspired by bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae, or the hidden beauty of microscopic life, we want to see your unique interpretation.
💡Browse our website to find out more internationalmicroorganismday.org/microbe-art-co…
Whether you are inspired by bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae, or the hidden beauty of microscopic life, we want to see your unique interpretation.
💡Browse our website to find out more internationalmicroorganismday.org/microbe-art-co…
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🌍 IMD 2026 continues to grow as a global celebration of microbiology.
We are pleased to announce our final event hosts from Argentina, Australia, Iran, Estonia, Colombia, Ukraine, Tunisia, Indonesia, Venezuela, the USA, and Iraq.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/imd-events-2026
We are pleased to announce our final event hosts from Argentina, Australia, Iran, Estonia, Colombia, Ukraine, Tunisia, Indonesia, Venezuela, the USA, and Iraq.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/imd-events-2026
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2 weeks left to enter the #MicrobeArt2026
We have received some fantastic entries already. Need inspiration? Browse our social media channels and discover how others are bringing the microbial world to life through art.
⏳ Submit by 10 September: internationalmicroorganismday.org/microbe-art-co…
We have received some fantastic entries already. Need inspiration? Browse our social media channels and discover how others are bringing the microbial world to life through art.
⏳ Submit by 10 September: internationalmicroorganismday.org/microbe-art-co…
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On 17 September, the world celebrates microorganisms, and we are aiming to make IMD 2026 our biggest year yet. Help us break the record for the most events and participating countries!
Are you going to help us make history?
📣 Submit your event today: internationalmicroorganismday.org
Are you going to help us make history?
📣 Submit your event today: internationalmicroorganismday.org
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✨ Just 2 weeks left to submit your event for International Microorganism Day🦠
Still deciding what to organise for 17 September? Take a look at the events already planned around the world and discover how others are bringing microbiology to life.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/imd-events-2026
Still deciding what to organise for 17 September? Take a look at the events already planned around the world and discover how others are bringing microbiology to life.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/imd-events-2026
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✨ Ready to turn microbiology into art? The IMD Microbe Art Contest is OPEN 🎨
Create your microbe-inspired artwork, share it on social media, tag @IntMicroDay and use #InternationalMicroorganismDay.
🏆 Winners announced on 17 Sept.
🔗 internationalmicroorganismday.org/microbe-art-co…
Create your microbe-inspired artwork, share it on social media, tag @IntMicroDay and use #InternationalMicroorganismDay.
🏆 Winners announced on 17 Sept.
🔗 internationalmicroorganismday.org/microbe-art-co…
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⏰ There are just 3 weeks left to submit your event proposal and become part of the IMD celebration on 17 Sept. 🌍
IMD is a global celebration dedicated to raising awareness of the impact of microbes and inspiring curiosity about the microbial world.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/events
IMD is a global celebration dedicated to raising awareness of the impact of microbes and inspiring curiosity about the microbial world.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/events
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🎉The #IMD2026 map keeps expanding!
Welcome to North Macedonia, Paraguay, Serbia, UAE, Mongolia, the Netherlands, Croatia, Philippines, Mexico, UK, Czech Republic, Angola, Ireland, Brazil, Belgium and Romania.
🌍🦠 See all events: internationalmicroorganismday.org/imd-events-2026
Welcome to North Macedonia, Paraguay, Serbia, UAE, Mongolia, the Netherlands, Croatia, Philippines, Mexico, UK, Czech Republic, Angola, Ireland, Brazil, Belgium and Romania.
🌍🦠 See all events: internationalmicroorganismday.org/imd-events-2026
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⏰ Be part of the growing IMD 2026 movement. Submit your event proposal by 30 July to be featured in our next international announcement on 1 August.🌍
Big or small, every event helps spread awareness about the microbial world around us.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/events
Big or small, every event helps spread awareness about the microbial world around us.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/events
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Let's come together across borders, cultures, and communities to spark curiosity, share knowledge, and inspire the next generation of microbiology enthusiasts.
⏰ The second deadline is approaching. Submit your event & become part of the global movement: internationalmicroorganismday.org/events
⏰ The second deadline is approaching. Submit your event & become part of the global movement: internationalmicroorganismday.org/events
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🎉 Congratulations to the first approved host countries for IMD 2026🌍🦠
Welcome to:
Pakistan | India |Switzerland | Spain | Germany | Nigeria | China | Portugal
Want to be part of our next host announcement? Submit your event proposal internationalmicroorganismday.org/events.
Welcome to:
Pakistan | India |Switzerland | Spain | Germany | Nigeria | China | Portugal
Want to be part of our next host announcement? Submit your event proposal internationalmicroorganismday.org/events.
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🦠🌍 IMD 2026 is coming, the countdown is on⏳
Host an event on 17 Sept (any format: workshops, lab tours, cafés, schools).
📌 Deadlines: 30 Jun (first), 31 Jul, 31 Aug
🚀 Join the global movement & celebrate microbes
👉 internationalmicroorganismday.org/events
#IMD2026 #MicrobesMatter
Host an event on 17 Sept (any format: workshops, lab tours, cafés, schools).
📌 Deadlines: 30 Jun (first), 31 Jul, 31 Aug
🚀 Join the global movement & celebrate microbes
👉 internationalmicroorganismday.org/events
#IMD2026 #MicrobesMatter
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🦠 International Microorganism Day is coming up on 17 September!
Want to have your event featured on the IMD website? There are just 2 weeks left to submit for the first deadline (end of June) to be included in the July showcase 🌍
👉 Submit your event:
internationalmicroorganismday.org/events
Want to have your event featured on the IMD website? There are just 2 weeks left to submit for the first deadline (end of June) to be included in the July showcase 🌍
👉 Submit your event:
internationalmicroorganismday.org/events
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Not all predators have teeth and claws. Some are microbes. 🦠 From microscopic predators that attack other bacteria to clever “hijackers” that live inside cells, this blog explores the fascinating strategies microbes use to survive.
Read the blog 👉buff.ly/4LwM7VF
Read the blog 👉buff.ly/4LwM7VF
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🌍We are excited to announce that submissions for IMD 2026 are now open, alongside the launch of our newly redesigned website. ✨
Explore the new website, share your event proposal, and be part of the excitement as we celebrate IMD 2026 together.
internationalmicroorganismday.org
Explore the new website, share your event proposal, and be part of the excitement as we celebrate IMD 2026 together.
internationalmicroorganismday.org
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#WorldHealthDay highlights the urgent need for new antibiotics. From microbes to mammoths, scientists are uncovering antimicrobial compounds in unexpected places, including ancient DNA.
Read how past & present biology shapes infection treatment: buff.ly/PZoYtvy
Read how past & present biology shapes infection treatment: buff.ly/PZoYtvy
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🧬 Could the gut help explain rising colon cancer rates in young adults?
Our latest blog written by Zehra Esra explores how changes in the microbiome might be part of the story.
🔍 Read the full blog:
internationalmicroorganismday.org/blogs/the-gut-…
Our latest blog written by Zehra Esra explores how changes in the microbiome might be part of the story.
🔍 Read the full blog:
internationalmicroorganismday.org/blogs/the-gut-…
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🎉 Happy Holidays from the #InternationalMicroorganismDay team🌍🦠
As we wrap up an incredible year, we would like to extend our thanks to all our event hosts, microbiology students, and the broader community.
Thank you for your support in 2025—we could not do it without you💙
As we wrap up an incredible year, we would like to extend our thanks to all our event hosts, microbiology students, and the broader community.
Thank you for your support in 2025—we could not do it without you💙
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How do microbes move through the world🌍
From swimming & gliding to hitchhiking on hosts, these tiny travelers have fascinating strategies for survival and spread. Dive into the science behind microbial movement in our latest blog by Antonella Colque.👉 tinyurl.com/mrt5tucn
From swimming & gliding to hitchhiking on hosts, these tiny travelers have fascinating strategies for survival and spread. Dive into the science behind microbial movement in our latest blog by Antonella Colque.👉 tinyurl.com/mrt5tucn
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Bringing a science lab to a rural school.
Raquel Branquinho shares how a project in Portugal gave students hands-on access to microbiology. The result: curiosity sparked, questions asked, and a new way of seeing the microbial world.
👉 Read more: buff.ly/jNOcfJp
Raquel Branquinho shares how a project in Portugal gave students hands-on access to microbiology. The result: curiosity sparked, questions asked, and a new way of seeing the microbial world.
👉 Read more: buff.ly/jNOcfJp
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🏆Celebrating the Grand Prize winner for #MicrobeArt2025 🏆
A huge congratulations to Matthias Frank at TU Dresden & Chris Hadfield for your unique submission.
The composite image, merging a Bacillus subtilis biofilm with a night shot of Berlin.
A huge congratulations to Matthias Frank at TU Dresden & Chris Hadfield for your unique submission.
The composite image, merging a Bacillus subtilis biofilm with a night shot of Berlin.
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A huge congratulations to 🎉 @joanacbarbosa 🏆, the winner of the #MicrobeArt2025 Best Poetry award✨ Her heartfelt poem 💖 is a powerful tribute to the unseen beauty 🌿🔬 and importance of microbes, truly celebrating the microbial world 🌎🦠.
#InternationalMicroorganismDay
#InternationalMicroorganismDay
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The winner of the #MicrobeArt2025 competition for Best Physical Piece is Forouzan Shafie.
Your stunning piece, "Invisible Artists," beautifully connects the ancient art of Persian carpet weaving with the unseen world of microbes. An incredible tribute to the "invisible artists".
Your stunning piece, "Invisible Artists," beautifully connects the ancient art of Persian carpet weaving with the unseen world of microbes. An incredible tribute to the "invisible artists".
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Congratulations to Matthias Frank at TU Dresden and Chris Hadfield , the winner of the #MicrobeArt2025 competition for Best Photography 📸
Your incredible composite image of a Bacillus subtilis biofilm and Berlin at night perfectly bridges art and science.
Well Done!
Your incredible composite image of a Bacillus subtilis biofilm and Berlin at night perfectly bridges art and science.
Well Done!
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Congratulations to Malia Miguel, the winner of the #MicrobeArt2025 competition for Best Painting🎨
Your acrylic piece, "Biomorph I," beautifully captures the dynamic movement and surreal world of microbes. A truly artistic masterpiece.
#InternationalMicroorganismDay
Your acrylic piece, "Biomorph I," beautifully captures the dynamic movement and surreal world of microbes. A truly artistic masterpiece.
#InternationalMicroorganismDay
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And the winner for Best Cartoon in the #MicrobeArt2025 competition is... Deyn 🏆 Your submission captures a serious issue—the rapid evolution of AMR in microbes. A perfect blend of scientific insight and witty commentary.
Well done! #InternationalMicroorganismDay
Well done! #InternationalMicroorganismDay
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Congratulations to @lau_boratorio, the winner of the #MicrobeArt2025 Agar Art category🏆
Your "Lilo & Stitch" piece, created with microbes, perfectly captures the spirit of 'ohana and art. We love the detail and creativity.
Mahalo for sharing! #InternationalMicroorganismDay
Your "Lilo & Stitch" piece, created with microbes, perfectly captures the spirit of 'ohana and art. We love the detail and creativity.
Mahalo for sharing! #InternationalMicroorganismDay
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It's finally here. Happy International Microorganism Day!
Thank you 🙏 and best of luck to all our wonderful event hosts. We hope you have an incredible day 🌍 full of engagement 🤝, interaction 💬, and new discoveries 🧫.
Don't forget to tag #InternationalMicroorganismDay
Thank you 🙏 and best of luck to all our wonderful event hosts. We hope you have an incredible day 🌍 full of engagement 🤝, interaction 💬, and new discoveries 🧫.
Don't forget to tag #InternationalMicroorganismDay
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#InternationalMicroorganismDay is happening TOMORROW 🌍🦠
What began as a way to raise awareness about the vital role microorganisms play in our lives has grown into a truly global movement.
Stay tuned for live updates, event highlights, & announcement of this year’s winners.
What began as a way to raise awareness about the vital role microorganisms play in our lives has grown into a truly global movement.
Stay tuned for live updates, event highlights, & announcement of this year’s winners.
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In just 2 days, we celebrate the invisible heroes who make our world what it is today.
On 17 Sept, microbiology enthusiasts worldwide will spotlight these tiny giants by hosting events in their cities.
You can also join in on the celebrations➡️ internationalmicroorganismday.org/2025-event-org….
On 17 Sept, microbiology enthusiasts worldwide will spotlight these tiny giants by hosting events in their cities.
You can also join in on the celebrations➡️ internationalmicroorganismday.org/2025-event-org….
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Only 3 days left ⏳ until #InternationalMicroorganismDay! 🎉🦠
Get ready to explore the fascinating world of microbes 🔬🌍 on 17 September 📅.
Learn more about the day here: 👉 internationalmicroorganismday.org
#Microbiology #Microbes #Science 🧪✨
Get ready to explore the fascinating world of microbes 🔬🌍 on 17 September 📅.
Learn more about the day here: 👉 internationalmicroorganismday.org
#Microbiology #Microbes #Science 🧪✨
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Check out these free educational resources for IMD 🦠🔬
Here you can find creative teaching packs with hands-on activities like making sourdough, culturing yogurt, or creating your own microbe farm in a Winogradsky column.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/education-reso…
Here you can find creative teaching packs with hands-on activities like making sourdough, culturing yogurt, or creating your own microbe farm in a Winogradsky column.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/education-reso…
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We have seen agar masterpieces, stunning photos, & inspired by microbes. Now it’s your turn add your unique twist! Join #MicrobeArt2025 this #InternationalMicroorganismDay & make the microscopic world a little bit more colorful. 🦠✨Submit before 10 Sept! internationalmicroorganismday.org/microbe-art-co…
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Microbes inspire, you create. 🦠✨ Just 1 week left to join #MicrobeArt2025 and share your microbial masterpiece. Deadline: 10 Sept. Celebrate #InternationalMicroorganismDay with us! Tag @IntMicroDay so we can 👀! More info? buff.ly/ZHrowZE
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Welcome to event organisers from Sweden, Australia, Spain, and Bolivia. Together, we aim to highlight the essential role of #microorganisms in global ecosystems for #InternationalMicroorganismDay 2025 on 17 September.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/2025-event-org…
internationalmicroorganismday.org/2025-event-org…
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We are pleased to confirm the acceptance of events in the USA, North Macadamia, Mongolia, and France.
Join us as we celebrate 🎊 International Microorganism Day 🌍 and make your mark ✨—participate 🙌, contribute 💡, and be part of our global community 🌐 internationalmicroorganismday.org
Join us as we celebrate 🎊 International Microorganism Day 🌍 and make your mark ✨—participate 🙌, contribute 💡, and be part of our global community 🌐 internationalmicroorganismday.org
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🎨 Get ready to unleash your inner artist! #MicrobeArt2025 is back, and it's time to create a masterpiece inspired by the microscopic world.
The deadline to enter is 📅 10 September.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/microbe-art-co…
#InternationalMicroorganismDay
The deadline to enter is 📅 10 September.
internationalmicroorganismday.org/microbe-art-co…
#InternationalMicroorganismDay
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IMD has been expanding its global reach year after year, and this year is no different! Join us in celebrating the latest additions to our growing family of event organisers, who will be hosting events on 17 September. Peru, Japan, Venezuela, Colombia, and the Czech Republic.
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Only 1 week left to submit! ⏰
Passionate about #microorganisms? This is your LAST CHANCE to organise a local event for #InternationalMicroorganismDay 2025 🌍🦠
Raise awareness, educate your community, and join a global network.
Submit by 1 Sept: internationalmicroorganismday.org/imd-events-2025
Passionate about #microorganisms? This is your LAST CHANCE to organise a local event for #InternationalMicroorganismDay 2025 🌍🦠
Raise awareness, educate your community, and join a global network.
Submit by 1 Sept: internationalmicroorganismday.org/imd-events-2025
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