Author: Department of Infectious Disease Communications

DoID Early Career Researcher Club launches 2026 with a M/Cocktail Evening

Early career scientists full of enthusiasm at the first ECRC event of 2026. When mixing the ingredients for their drinks using a cocktail mixer, some participants may have been carried away by their excitement.

The Early Career Researcher Club (ECRC) held the first event of the 2026 Event Series including speakers’ events, workshops and social activities that strengthen our community. On Wednesday 11 February, early career researchers gathered in the social space of the Sir Alexander Fleming Building to explore their m/cocktail tastes. ECRC’s distinct cocktail experts – Emily Ford and Kate Slade – presented exquisite recipes (Margarita, El Diablo and Piña Colada) with a touch of self-interpretation. More than 30 people enjoyed mixing their drinks, without any spilling accidents in most cases…

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Rising Scientist Day – A celebration of Research and Innovation from our Postgraduate students

On Friday 9 May 2025, research degree students and academic judges came together to showcase their presentations at Rising Scientist Day – an annual event designed to showcase the talent and hard work of our postgraduate research students.

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A decade at the Great Exhibition Road Festival

Rakhee Parmar (centre) at the Fleming Initiative's Great Exhibition Road Festival stands with volunteers Dubem Anyaduba, Jack Cooper, and Uchechukwu Anyaduba (left to right).

Rakhee Parmar (centre) at the Fleming Initiative’s Great Exhibition Road Festival stands with volunteers Dubem Anyaduba, Jack Cooper, and Uchechukwu Anyaduba (left to right).

In her tenth year at the Great Exhibition Road Festival, Rakhee Parmar shares how her team brought antimicrobial resistance to life through interactive stands. Families engaged with games, creative activities, and citizen science projects, sparking curiosity and conversations—empowering children to become young AMR ambassadors through fun, hands-on learning.

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