In partnership with the University of Manchester

Information taken from: http://bit.ly/bugs-UoM 

Events include:

Monday 13 November Join clinicians and researchers from the University and beyond in a Tweet chat from 2.00pm to 4.00pm using #AntibioticsWeekChat

Tuesday 14 November Professor Joanna Verran will deliver a seminar entitled ‘Be careful where you touch: antibiotic drug resistance and surfaces’. Professor Verran is a microbiologist and Head of Science Communication and Engagement, in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University. Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-careful-where-you-touch-antibiotic-drug-resistance-and-surfaces-tickets-38720977486 

Join the Manchester Bacteriology Discussion Group who have several speakers contributing to ’Microbiology in Action: Clinical Cases’. This is an Institute of Biomedical Science (IMBS) continuing professional development recognised event. Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manchester-bacteriology-discussion-group-nov-17-tickets-38865538873 

Wednesday 15 November Come along to one of our student-led information stands at the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University to explore how much you know about antibiotics; pledge your support for Antibiotic Guardians; and find out the unsettling truth about how clean your hands are. Look out for the orange t-shirts at the following locations: Alan Turing foyer, Reynold foyer, Stopford foyer, Jean McFarlane.

The Bad Bugs Book club are discussing a series of short stories, ‘Longitude Prize: Infectious Futures’ for Antibiotic Awareness Week. No Science knowledge required – everyone is welcome! Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bad-bugs-bookclub-antibiotic-awareness-week-meeting-tickets-39280756801?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text 

Thursday 16 November Staff, students and the public are invited to attend our panel discussion to explore ‘Antibiotic Drug Resistance: a focus on the environment’. Chair Professor Kay Marshall will be joined by a number of guest speakers:

Professor Cliodna McNulty, Head of Primary Care Unit at Public Health England will discuss ‘Antibiotic use learning from and educating the public’
Dr Andrew Singer, Senior Scientist, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology will consider ‘Linking the Environment to the Global Crisis of Antimicrobial Resistance’
Dr Gwyn Jones, Chairman at Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) will discuss ‘The role of agriculture in action on antibiotic resistance’

Refreshments will be provided. Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/antibiotic-drug-resistance-a-focus-on-the-environment-tickets-38720541181. This event is sponsored by Higher Education England.