MSI Symposia
Our annual symposium is an international event that encompasses areas of the life, physical, and instrumental sciences. We host a trade exhibition alongside for a chance to meet vendors and industrial partners.
Student participation in this symposium is highly encouraged. There is a monetary prize for the best student presentations under several categories. Historically, the symposium has provided an excellent forum for young researchers (particularly at postgraduate level) to present their data and findings at a conference. We will continue to foster this very strongly, as PhD students of very disparate backgrounds can engage in scientific debate.
MSI symposium 2022, Galway
Rory Comerford Memorial Lecture
In dedication to one of our founding members, we host an annual lecture from a distinguished international speaker on any microscopy topic. Hosted on the island of Ireland, the Rory Comerford Memorial Lecture provides an excellent chance to meet and network with local and international microscopists.
Past MSI Symposia
Our annual symposia has been held annually since 1976, below is a list of all our past symposia.
2025
University College Dublin
2024
University of Limerick
2023
Tyndall National Institute, Cork
2022
National University of Ireland, Galway
2021
Queen’s University Belfast
Held virtually
2020
Trinity College Dublin
2019
University College Dublin
2018
Institute of Technology, Sligo
2017
Manchester
Held in as part of MMC
2016
Dublin Institute of Technology
2015
University of Limerick
2014
Glasgow
Held in conjuction with the Scottish Microscopy Society
2013
National University of Ireland, Galway
2012
University College Cork
2011
Trinity College Dublin
2010
University of Ulster, Jordanstown
2009
University College Dublin
2008
Queen’s University Belfast
2007
University of Limerick
2006
National University of Ireland, Galway
2005
Dublin Institute of Technology
2004
Trinity College Dublin
2003
University College Cork
2002
National University of Ireland, Galway
2001
Queen’s University Belfast
2000
University College Dublin
1999
University of Ulster, Jordanstown
1998
National University of Ireland, Galway
1997
Queen’s University Belfast
1996
University College Dublin
1995
University College Dublin
1994
University of Ulster, Coleraine
1993
Athlone
Held in the Hodson Bay Hotel
1992
Trinity College Dublin
1991
University of Ulster, Coleraine
1990
University College Cork
1989
Queen’s University Belfast
1987
University College Galway
1986
University of Ulster, Jordanstown
1985
University College, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin
1984
University College Cork
1983
University College Galway
1982
Trinity College Dublin
1981
New University of Ulster, Coleraine
1980
University College Cork
1979
National Institute for Higher Education, Plassey Campus, Limerick
1977
University College Galway
1976
University College Dublin