Other events of interest outside the NIBBs
EBNet has been commenting for some time now about the difficulty of arranging visits to water and wastewater treatment facilities, even for organised groups. Several factors may account for this, from pressure on staff time to concerns about health and safety and awareness of the sector’s poor public image. It’s …
Date:18 June 2026 12:00 Venue: Natural History Museum, London (or online) The Elemental Hub is hosting a lecture by Prof Elizabeth Watkin on 18 June 2026 at the Natural History Museum, London. The talk will explore how microbial biotechnology can transform biomining; and will highlight innovative bioleaching approaches, including the …
Date and time: 19 March 2026, 11-12:00 UK The Better Water for All Network+ invites you to a webinar on Nature Based Solutions in Action: From water treatment to ecosystem services  The speakers are Dr Tao Lyu of Cranfield University and Dr Katherine Pond from the University of Surrey. Synopsis: …
Abstract deadline: 30 March 2026 Date and venue: 16-17 Sept 2026, Southampton The Environmental Biotechnology Innovation Centre (EBIC) is inviting abstract submissions for the second Early Career Researcher (ECR) conference, on Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions (EBES26). Topics include: Environmental biotechnology Wastewater and waste management Resource recovery Biocatalysis Bioengineering Fermentation …
Registration deadline: 25 March 2026 Date and venue: 20 May 2026, Cardiff The Microbial Interactions in Biofilms and Microbiomes conference is a one-day international event bringing together leading scientists and early-career researchers working on microbial ecology, biofilms, microbiomes, evolution and biotechnology. This event aims to explore how microorganisms interact, organise …
Poster abstract deadline: 13 March 2026 Date: 15 April 2026 Venue: RSC Burlington House, London, W1J 0BA The Royal Society of Chemistry Biotechnology Group invites you to the Biotechnology for Sustainability: From Discovery to Deployment conference This one-day event aims to bring together scientists, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in the …
Date: 16 March 2026 12-13:00 UK The Environmental Biotechnology Innovation Centre (EBIC) is hosting a live, interactive webinar on Biosurfactants for Oil Spill Response, with two leading experts in the field. Tony Gutierrez is Professor of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology at Heriot-Watt University, and Boyd McKew is Senior Lecturer in …
Date: 16 April 2026, 10-13:30 UK Venue:Â Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow This in-person event, hosted by IBioIC in collaboration with BE-ST, offers an opportunity to connect with researchers, innovators, manufacturers and construction-sector stakeholders who are developing or adopting bio-based materials. The session will explore current activity across …
Abstract deadline: 31 May 2026 Date: 2-5 Sept 2026 Venue: Rethymno, Greece The 5th International Conference on Sustainable Chemical and Environmental Engineering (SUSTENG 2026) is organized by the Design of Environmental Processes Laboratory of the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete. The Conference offers both in-person and online participation. For more …
Date: 26 Feb 2026 10:30-12:00 Venue: Online Contracts for Innovation is a competitive UK government programme that enables innovators to work directly with the public sector to develop new technologies and processes, providing funding for R&D and a route to market. This webinar is the first of a two-stage engagement …
Abstract deadline: 11 March 2026 Date and venue: 8-12 Sept 2026 Lisbon, Portugal, The 11th IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry on Advancing Green Chemistry for a Sustainable Future Future is organised by the IUPAC International Committee on Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Portuguese Chemical Society (SPQ), NOVA University of …
Abstract deadline: 17 April 2026 Date and venue: 9-11 Nov 2026 London For details and to register see here In 2026, the World Congress of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) will take place in the UK for the first time in 30 years. The event, hosted by the Chartered …
Abstract deadline: 31 March 2026 Date and venue: 13-17 Sept 2026 Chania, Greece For details and to register see here The IWA Specialist Group Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control conference is a bi-annual event that acts as a global forum for discussion and knowledge sharing on scientific and practical …
Don’t miss this month’s PhycoFriday talk From wastewater to wealth: pilot scale micro algae cultivation and valorization. The speaker is Dr Sharon Velazquez Orta from Newcastle University, who also leads EBNet’s Bioelectrochemical Systems WG. For more details and to sign up see Events on the Phycoclub website PhycoFridays is a …
Date and venue:Â 4 March 2026, Edinburgh Site visit: 3 March 2026 Early bird rates end: 23 Jan 2026 The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) is proud to announce the official programme for its Scottish Conference 2026, on the theme of AD: Clean Fuel, Circular Farming, Secure Future. The …
