Events

Upcoming Events

Free IBS Webinar

Wednesday 10th September 2025 | 7pm-8pm | Online 

In this webinar, Kirsten Jackson RD (@the.ibsdietitian) will address the latest scientific research to support IBS management and optimise patient outcomes. The focus will be on delivering holistic practical strategies that seamlessly integrate within existing clinical limitations, ensuring effective and achievable interventions.

Register for free

Yakult Science Study Day

Wednesday 12th November 2025 | 9am-5pm |The British Library, London

Join this 1-day CPD endorsed conference with top experts to discover the latest gut microbiome insights.

Tickets are limited (early-bird £30.00 each + booking fee), with all proceeds going to the charity, Guts UK.

Find out more and register here to avoid missing out!

Win a chance to present at the Yakult Science Study Day

To support and recognise promising young scientists, we’re offering three exclusive flash presentation slots at the 2025 Yakult Science Study Day. Winners will have 8 minutes to share their study results, followed by 2 minutes Q&A.

This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your research in front of leading experts and to network with fellow researchers, healthcare professionals and students.

Download application form here

Application Criteria

The ECR competition is open to current UK & Ireland based:

  • Early career researchers (i.e. currently undertaking or having completed a postgraduate research degree (e.g. PhD, MPhil, MRes, MSc) within the past 5 years).
  • Must have contributed significantly to a study or review related to the gut microbiome and be able to present results in-person at the Yakult Science Study Day in London (12th November 2025).
  • Research may involve in vitro, animal or human studies, as well as reviews.
  • Submissions should feature original research or reviews that are either unpublished or have been published recently (i.e. in 2024 or 2025).

Application Details

  • Submit completed application form to science@yakult.co.uk
  • Provide a letter from supervisor supporting application

Deadline: Sunday 31st August, 10pm BST.

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