The Kiel Microbiome Club is an early-career researcher initiative of the Kiel Metaorganism Center (KMC) within Kiel Life Science (KLS). Founded by members of the Groussin and Poyet research groups, the club provides an open, international platform where early-career researchers interested in microbiome science can connect, exchange ideas, and develop new collaborations.
Unlike many local seminar series, the Kiel Microbiome Club is designed to be accessible worldwide. All meetings are held online via Zoom, allowing researchers to participate regardless of their institution or location. We particularly welcome participants from the Global Microbiome Conservancy (GMbC) network and partner institutions, while remaining open to anyone with an interest in microbiome research.
Our meetings are organized by early-career researchers, for early-career researchers, creating a supportive environment in which participants can present their work, discuss new ideas, receive constructive feedback, and build professional networks across disciplines and countries.
next Event
Workshop: The Elements of Figure Design
📅 Thursday, 16 July 2026 | 🕑 14:00 CEST | 💻 Online via Zoom
In this interactive workshop, you will learn practical tips and guidelines for designing clear and effective scientific figures. We will discuss topics such as fonts, colors, visual hierarchy, and adapting figures for different formats, including posters, manuscripts, and presentations.
Workshop highlights
- The principles of effective scientific figure design.
- An interactive figure review session. Participants are invited to submit a figure they are currently working on, and we will discuss possible improvements together. Figure submission is entirely optional.
Figure submission: https://forms.gle/xmGkQrcq5DDzC1Yx8
The workshop is open to all early-career researchers, and no design background is required.
Questions? Contact
z.zafroon@ikmb.uni-kiel.de
We aim to:
- Connect early-career researchers working in microbiome science across institutions and countries,
- Foster scientific exchange in a supportive peer-to-peer environment,
- Provide opportunities to present research and receive constructive feedback,
- Offer practical workshops and career-development activities tailored to the needs of early-career researchers,
- Encourage new collaborations within Kiel and across the international microbiome community.
Become a Member
The club is open to all early-career researchers interested in microbiome science, including undergraduate and Master’s students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and recent graduates. Participation is free of charge, and no affiliation with Kiel University is required.
Membership is free throughout the year. Registered members receive announcements, Zoom links, and updates about upcoming events.
Complete the registration form:
forms.gle/nG8Nip5LGU4wU1KE7
Our Meetings:
The Kiel Microbiome Club organizes online meetings every two months, alternating between scientific presentations, practical workshops, and networking events. All meetings are held via Zoom and conducted in English.
Please check the Kiel Metaorganism Center news section for regular announcements:
www.uni-kiel.de/en/centres/kmc/news
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