Bacteriophage b/w Bacteriophage

Bacteriophage

The T4 bacteriophage is a virus that attaches to the surface of the bacterium Escherichia coli. Once attached, the bacteriophage injects its DNA into the bacterium. The DNA instructs the bacterium to produce masses of new viruses. So many are produced, that the E. coli bursts releasing the viral particles.

School Corporate Membership

This is open to any primary, middle or secondary school or Sixth Form College in the UK or Ireland, involved in teaching microbiology.

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An annual subscription of just £15 entitles your school to the following:

  • Microbiology Today (MT)

    MT is the Society’s quarterly magazine packed with articles about the latest advances in the various fields of microbiology. It also has a regular Schoolzone section on topics of particular interest to schools.

  • Free single copies of SGM books and practical packs

    Single copies of chargeable SGM publications: The Secret World of Microbes (£9.99), The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly – Microbes (£10) and Algae: A Practical Resource for Secondary Schools (£15) are free to SGM member schools.

  • Priority mailings of SGM educational resources and class sets of free resources upon requests

    Members are sent copies of new resources as soon as they are published. Visit our resources page.

  • Discounts on SGM INSET courses

    SGM runs occasional basic and advanced courses in practical microbiology for secondary school teachers and technicians ((www.microbiologyonline.org.uk/teachers/resources)). Schools members are entitled to discount on course fees for these events.

  • Advance notification of future activities

    School members are informed in advance about any education or outreach activities which the SGM are involved with.

  • Newsletter

    Every month the Society will send you an e-newsletter updating you with news and developments.

  • Microbiology in schools helpline

    Members are welcome to contact the SGM’s Education and Outreach Officer about matters related to microbiology in schools.

  • Involvement with the future development and testing of SGM resources or areas of curriculum development that the Society is involved with.

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Courses

We have no courses scheduled at the moment. If you are interested in hosting one of our courses get in touch with our Communication Team Administrator using the email below.

Grants

Grants of up to £1000 to support microbiology teaching initiatives and events.