The Microbiology groups actively collaborate through international and national consortia, as well as university research and innovation networks.
These include:
- National Biofilms Innovation Centre ()
- UK
- NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre –
- Institute for Life Sciences (IfLS)
- Precision Biosciences Innovation Hub
We also engage in citizen science projects (such as the ), work with local schools, and participate in outreach festivals including and the .