Winner's Report of the 2024 Barbers’ Company Award for Gastroenterology Trainees

Dr Nurulamin Noor was the successful recipient of the Barbers’ Company Award for Gastroenterology Trainees in 2024. The award enabled him to complete the International Bowel Ultrasound accredited training programme. Below, Dr Noor shares his experience about the training course, and how he intends to use the skills and knowledge he acquired to put this into practice in his workplace, and beyond.

Barbers' Company Award for Gastroenterology Trainees 2025

We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Barbers' Company Award for Gastroenterology Trainees.

In Memoriam: George Misiewicz

It is with great sadness that the Society has learned of the death of George Misiewicz

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

The BSG is 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 strengthen governance and enhance member engagement.

In Memoriam: Edwin Swarbrick

It is with great sadness that the Society has learned of the death of Edwin Swarbrick

Applications are open for the role of BSG Deputy Vice President Endoscopy

Applications are now open for the role of BSG Deputy Vice President Endoscopy from June 2026 until June 2028. Applications accepted until Thursday 2nd April 2026.

In Memoriam: Dr Yih Harn Siaw

It is with much sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr Yih Harn Siaw. Born in Malaysia in 1975, he held residency in Singapore where he had most of his pre-university Education.

Applications are open for the role of BSG Deputy Chair Research

Applications are now open for the role of BSG Deputy Chair Research from June 2026. Applications accepted until Thursday 26th March 2026.

Applications open for the BSG Clinical Services committee Chair and the BSG Deputy Chair/QI Lead

Applications are now open for the roles of the BSG Clinical Services committee Chair and the BSG Deputy Chair/QI Lead.

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.