Congratulations to our new Mentoring Lead, Dr Noor Jawad

We are delighted to welcome our new BSG Mentoring Lead, Dr Noor Jawad.

Christopher Black and Nurulamin Noor awarded the United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Rising Star Awards 2026

This prize is awarded each year to the most promising, emerging scientists. We are pleased to extend our congratulations to BSG members Christopher Black and Nurulamin Noor on their awards.

The 2026 Falk Foundation/Guts UK Awards are open for submissions

The 2026 Falk Foundation/Guts UK Awards are open for submissions. Now in their 20th year, these awards celebrate the passion, curiosity, and dedication of those shaping the future of gastroenterology and hepatology.

A career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology by Prof Alexander Ford

We’re delighted to share that Prof Alexander Ford, one of the most respected figures in gastroenterology for his prolific academic output and publishing record, has written an insightful new piece for Frontline Gastroenterology: “Reflecting on a career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology.”

EASL'26 Annual Meeting Research Abstract Bursary

The BSG Research Committee is offering 3 travel bursaries for delegates who would find it financially difficult to attend EASL'26 to present their accepted abstract(s), available to trainees, nurses/AHPs and consultants in the first 2 years of their post.

We are introducing member voting for the next BSG President-Elect

The BSG introducing an important change to the way we select our future President. From 2026, members will have the opportunity to vote for the President-Elect as part of a new pilot election process designed to increase transparency, strengthen governance, and enhance member engagement.

BSG President's Update: December 2025

2025 has been another busy but successful year for the BSG, packed full of exciting initiatives.

Update on the UK 2022 Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (AUGIB) Audit

The UK 2022 Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (AUGIB) Audit highlights significant advancements in the management and organisational practices of AUGIB across UK hospitals since the last national audit in 2007.

Congratulations to our new Deputy Chair for Training, Dr Suzie Pomfret

Congratulations to our new Deputy Chair Training, Dr Suzie Pomfret

Practical advice and key actions in new GIRFT handbook for optimising the care of patients with IBD

NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme has developed a new handbook pulling together examples of innovative practice, practical advice and key actions to help optimise the care of NHS patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Dr Andy Douds elected to become President of the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

We are pleased to extend our congratulations to Andy Douds, BSG member and former BSG Chair CSSC/QI Lead, who is the new President of the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology from 1st January 2026.

In Memoriam: Dr John Bennett

It is with great sadness that the Society has learned of the death of Dr John Bennett, a Consultant Gastroenterologist in Hull.