🎓✨ AGS Student Incentive Program 🎓✨ Student members can now receive 2 years of AGS membership for the price of 1! Simply create 3 social media posts highlighting glycoscience research, AGS activities or our community. 📅 Closes 30 Sept 2026 🔗 ozglyco.org/student-ince...

📣 Two Weeks Left: Nomination for the AGS Executive Board. Nominations, including self-nominations, are open for Vice-President and Secretary. Both are three-year terms. Applications close COB Friday, 21 August 2026. Details: ozglyco.org

AGS Student Incentive Program 🎓✨ AGS is excited to offer a new Student Incentive! Get 2 years of membership for the price of 1. Students need to create 3 social media posts about glycoscience, AGS activities, or the value of being part of our community 🌱🔬 🔗 More info: ozglyco.org

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🚨 Abstract Submission Deadline Extended! 🚨 New deadline: 24 July 2026 (23:59 JST) Don't miss this opportunity to share your glycoscience research at the 7th ACGC2026 Joint AGS in Tsukuba, Japan (3–6 Oct 2026)! 🔗 More information and to submit your abstract: j-lppf2.jp/acgg2026th/ ozglyco.org

⏰ Abstract Submission Reminder: 7th AGS / 15th ACGG Conference! Abstract submissions are closing soon for oral and poster presentations across glycoscience and glycotechnology. ⏳ Deadline: 10 July 2026, 23:59 JST 📍 Tsukuba, Japan 📅 3–6 Oct 2026 Submit your abstract here 👇 j-lppf2.jp/acgg2026th/

📣 AGS Board Nominations are NOW OPEN! 📣 AGS is calling nominations for two Executive Board roles (3-year terms): - vice-president - secretary ⏰ Nominations close CoB Friday 21 August 2026. 🗓️ Oucomes announced at the AGM on 3 October 2026. Nominate here 👇 ozglyco.org/board-nomina...

Abstract Submissions NOW OPEN 🔔 7th AGS / 15th ACGG Conference! 📌 Abstract submission deadline: 10 July 2026, 23:59 JST 📅 3–6 October 2026 📍 Tsukuba, Japan 🏛️ Common Auditorium of AIST Tsukuba Central Registration is also open. For more information: j-lppf2.jp/acgg2026th/ ozglyco.org

🔔 Join us for the 7th AGS, held jointly with the 15th ACGG Conference! 🔔 📍 Tsukuba, Japan 📅 3–6 October 2026 📌 Abstract submissions are NOW OPEN 📢 Registration opens 1 June 2026 More info 👇 j-lppf2.jp/acgg2026th/ ozglyco.org

Congratulations to Distinguished Professor Nicolle H Packer FAA on being elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2026! 🎉 A very well-deserved honour recognising Nicki’s outstanding contributions to glycomics and glycoproteomics. Read more below 👇 science.org.au/news-events/...

Join us for the joint European Glycoscience Community webinar with the Australian Glycoscience Society on Thursday 23 April at 5:00 PM AEST 🌏🔬 Hear from Dr Jonathan Du (Griffith) and Prof Morten Thaysen-Andersen (Macquarie), our 2026 AGS awardees 🏆 Register: lnkd.in/gdYMsYv3

AGS is deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. Hans Vliegenthart (1936–2026). A pioneer of structural carbohydrate chemistry, he will be remembered for his generosity, curiosity and passion for glycoscience. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues and students. www.uu.nl/en/news/in-m...

In memoriam: Hans Vliegenthart

In memoriam: prof. dr. Hans Vliegenthart (April 7, 1936 – February 12, 2026)

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🔬 AGS Membership Renewal 2026 🔬 A friendly reminder to renew your Australian Glycoscience Society (AGS) membership for 2026! Prices (from 1 Jan 2026): Full: $90 (1y) | $235 (3y) ECR (≤5y post-PhD): $60 (1y) | $150 (3y*) Student: $30 (1y) | $70 (3y**) Join/renew 👇 ozglyco.org/membership/

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🎉 Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Tony Bacic (La Trobe) on being named an Honorary Member of the Australian Glycoscience Society! 🎉 #Glycoscience #Glycobiology #AustralianGlycoscienceSociety #AGS

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 AGS EMCR Award winners! 🎉 🏅 Protein Metrics ECR Awardee - Dr Jonathan Du 🏅 SHIMADZU MCR Awardee - Prof Morten Andersen Both awardees are recognised for outstanding contributions to glycoscience 👉 ozglyco.org A huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting these awards 👏

‪📣 [Deadline Extended] - 2026 AGS ECR & MCR Awards 📣 We’re giving you a little extra time to submit/polish those nominations! ✨ ⏰ New Deadline: Friday 14 November 2025, 5:00 pm AEST (Brisbane Time) For application infrormation and guidelines, visit our website: ozglyco.org/society-awar...

🔬 AGS Membership Fee Update 2026 From 1 Jan 2026, fees will be adjusted: Full $90/$235 • ECR ≤5y $60/$150 • Student $30/$70 Renew by 31 Dec 2025 to lock 2025 rates. $10 admin fee to first-time & lapsed memberships. Join/Renew 👇 ozglyco.org/membership/

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🔔 [LAST CALL] 2026 AGS ECR & MCR Award Nominations 🏆 ⏰ Deadline: TODAY (Fri 31 Oct 2025) 5:00 pm Brisbane Recognising outstanding glycoscientists across Australia (ECR <7y, MCR 7–15y). Details and forms are available at: lnkd.in/gqH_A3gQ

🔔 1 WEEK TO GO! 🔔 Call for Abstracts - 2026 AGS ECR & MCR Awards 🏆 ECR: <7 yrs post-PhD = $1,000 (Protein Metrics) MCR: 7–15 yrs (breaks considered) = $1,500 (Shimadzu) + invited award talks (Apr & Oct 2026) ⏰ Deadline: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 5:00 pm (Brisbane) More info 👇🏼 lnkd.in/gqH_A3gQ

Congratulations, Distinguished Professor Nicki Packer! 🎉 AGS has awarded Distinguished Professor Packer (Macquarie University) a Lifetime Membership for her pioneering research in glycomics and profound contributions to strengthening the glycosciences. Learn more 👇🏼 ozglyco.org/honorary-and...

🔔 REMINDER - 2026 AGS ECR & MCR Award Nominations! 🏆 Prizes: ECR (<7 yrs): Protein Metrics ECR prize — $1k MCR (7–15 yrs): Shimadzu MCR prize — $1.5k Both include invited talks in Apr & Oct ’26. Deadline: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 5pm (Brisbane). Details 👇 ozglyco.org/society-awar... Apply Now!

🏆 2026 AGS ECR & MCR Awards — Nominations Open! 🏆 Prizes: ECR (<7 yrs): Protein Metrics ECR Prize — $1k MCR (7–15 yrs): Shimadzu MCR Prize — $1.5k Both with invited talks in Apr & Oct ’26. Deadline: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 5pm (Brisbane). Details & Nomination Information 👇 ozglyco.org/society-awar...

🌟 Meet your new AGS ECR Reps 🌟 Dr Jaclyn Swan & Dr Alice Ascari will be working with the AGS committee to support glycoscientists across Australia! 🇦🇺 🔬 Their research spans host-parasite glycans & retinal glycosylation, bacterial surface glycans & epigenetics - see below! 👇🧪 #glycoscience #ECR

The AGS is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Dr Stuart Kornfield, who is best known for his glycobiology research in pathways involved in oligosaccharide biosynthesis, processing and maturation. Our heartfelt condolences to Dr Kornfield and his family during this difficult time.

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It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Dr. Stuart Arthur Kornfeld, Professor Emeritus, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Kornfeld pi...

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As AUS-oMicS 2025 has now come to an end, we would like to congratulate again our two MCR & ECR awardees @nickescott.bsky.social & Larissa Dirr, as well as the ECR/students who won the society poster and oral awards! . Stay tuned as applications for our 2026 ECR and MCR awards will open very soon!

It’s the second day of AUS-oMicS and we are having our 2025 Protein Metrics ECR Awardee, Dr Larissa Dirr discussing Glycan-binding and glycan-processing proteins as anti-infective drug targets

AUS-oMicS has now kicked off with the MCR awards Symposium, @nickescott.bsky.social receiving the 2025 Shimadzu MCR award and presenting his work on bacterial glycosylation. Congratulations again Nick!

We're thrilled to congratulate two of our esteemed members, Professors Richard Payne and Mark von Itzstein AO, on their 2025 NHMRC Investigator Grant success! Have you or a colleague recently achieved something noteworthy? Please let us know so we can celebrate your success as well!

🏆 Celebrating our 2025 Shimadzu MCR Award winner! A/Prof. Nick Scott states it's not all about high-impact publications or winning everything - it's about consistency, completing projects and resilience. 👉 Connect with A/Prof. Nick Scott at the upcoming Aus-omics conference! www.ausomics.com

🏆 Celebrating our 2025 Protein Metrics ECR Award winner! Read about Dr. Larissa Dirr's advice for researchers on pursuing passion projects, building collaborations and finding mentors who truly elevate your work. 👉 Connect with Dr. Dirr at the upcoming Aus-omics conference! www.ausomics.com

Getting to know your 2025 AGS ECR and MCR awardees 🏆 To watch Dr. Larissa Dirr and A/Prof. Nick Scott present at Aus-oMicS, register at www.ausomics.com The earlybird registration deadline has been extended to Sunday the 9th of March 2025. So register now!