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Welcome to the website of the South African Society for Microbiology (SASM). SASM is a non-profit professional association dedicated to the advancement of microbiological sciences in South Africa. Its members comprise microbiologists employed in universities, institutes, industry and government as well as student and corporate members. The current membership is about 300. Eligibility to become a full member of the Society is open to any person who holds at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in microbiology or related field. Students majoring in microbiology are encouraged to sign up as student members.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS, PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

COUNCIL NOMINATIONS (closing date: 31/08/09)
The SASM Council will be re-elected at the SASM 2009 Congress. All positions on the council are up for nomination. To download nomination and acceptance forms please click here.

BID TO HOST SASM 2011 (closing date: 31/08/09)
Should you wish to submit your institution to host the upcoming SASM 2011 Congress, download the bid form by clicking here.

PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS (closing date: 31/07/09)
In recognition of exceptional achievements in the field of microbiology, the SASM may award the either a gold, silver or bronze medal. For nominations to and further information on these awards, please click here

STUDENT AWARDS (closing date: 30/06/09)
The best undergraduate and postgraduate student will be honoured at the SASM 2009 Congress - To nominate a student for these awards, please click here.

TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS TO SASM/BIO2BIZ 2009 (closing date: 30/06/09)
SASM will offer a R1000 travel bursary to attend the SASM-BIO-2-BIZ congress to 30 students! To nominate a student for the travel scholarship, please click here.

CONFERENCES

20-23 Sept 2009
SA Society for Biotechnology and Microbiology/ BIO2BIZ, Durban
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SASM BULLETINS
Read the latest SASM newsletters:
●January 2008