Call for nominations – 24th ECCO IBD Intensive Course for Trainees

The annual IBD Intensive Course is a 1-day course which takes place prior to the ECCO Congress. This is an excellent educational opportunity and a prestigious event, with those who have been in the past rating this very highly.

NHS Approve Initial National Roll Out of GPwER Gastroenterology Programme

A programme to train GPs with extended roles (GPwERs) in gastroenterology has recently been approved by the NHS for a national roll out.

BSG Inflammatory Bowel Disease Guideline 2025

Our newly updated guideline for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is now available, providing a comprehensive road map for evidence-based, expert management of both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

BSG Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Professor Emad El-Omar

The British Society of Gastroenterology has awarded a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to Professor Emad El-Omar, recognising his extraordinary contributions to the field of gastroenterology, his exemplary leadership, and his unwavering commitment to mentoring and education.

Sheffield consultant wins international award for irritable bowel syndrome work

Dr Imran Aziz, honorary consultant gastroenterologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and senior clinical lecturer at the University of Sheffield, was presented with the Rome Foundation Academic Fellowship in recognition of his exceptional scientific research and clinical impact in gastroenterology services.

New Impact Factors announced for BSG Journals

Gut, one of the world’s leading journals in gastroenterology, has once again cemented its position at the forefront of the specialty with a newly released Impact Factor of 25.8, as announced in the latest Journal Citation Reports (JCR) from Clarivate.

Spring 2025 BSG Elections Results

The spring 2025 BSG elections results are now in! Check out who your new elected members and representatives are.

Launching our flagship Project 90 “Improvement Leadership” programme

As part of Project 90, the BSG is launching a flagship “Improvement Leadership” programme in association with AQuA, specialists in leadership and quality improvement programmes.

Launch of new resource kit for members - making the case for clinical research

The RCP has launched a new resource kit for physicians ‘Making the case for research’. The kit is designed to help consultants and resident doctors make the case for why they should be able to undertake research and help them understand what they can do to get more involved.

BSG President's Update: May 2025

As I approach the end of my first year as BSG President, I continue to be inspired by the work that our many dedicated members put into the BSG to ultimately deliver better care to our patients.

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2025

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (Meeting) of the British Society of Gastroenterology (Company) will be held at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW, on Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 6.10pm, in Room M1.

Congratulations to Dr Christopher Mountford; the new BSG Secretary

Congratulations to Dr Christopher Mountford, the new BSG Secretary.