News not identified elsewhere: speaking at conferences, presenting poster prizes, etc
A new report from IEA Bioenergyâs Task 42: Biorefining in a Circular Economy highlights the potential of combining biomass-based processes with locally-sourced hydrogen derived from surplus renewable energy. The report includes four case studies â in Australia, Brazil, Italy and the USA â and suggests some guidelines for the establishment …
BBSRC-STFC Biotechnology Business Incubation Centre (Bio BIC)Â is a great opportunity for early-stage biotechnology companies to de-risk and turn their innovative technologies into market reality. The Bio BIC offers a comprehensive package of support that includes: ÂŁ50k of R&D funding ÂŁ10k innovation voucher for R&D activity and access to specialised capabilities …
Look out for the forthcoming Northern Ireland conference of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), to be held in Belfast on 23 Sept 2025 from 9-18:00 UK. Note that Early Bird ticket sales close on 31 July 2025! Sessions will include pathfinder projects; Â planning, policy and nutrient management; and …
We are posting a lot on PFAS and related issues at present, reflecting the level of activity in this area. Dr Tao Lyu, who leads EBNet’s PFAS WG, gave a presentation on Treatment wetlands as nature-based solutions in managing emerging micropollutants: PFAS and beyond at the European Wastewater Management Conference …
The National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) and BBSRC are discussing the idea of running a biofilm-focused ICURe Discover programme to start in autumn this year. BBSRC ICURe Discover is a part-time online market discovery programme designed to support researchers and technicians in exploring the potential market to commercialise their biofilm …
For anyone who doesnât already use it, a big shout-out from our AD WG for IEA Bioenergyâs Task 37 Newsletter. This astonishingly comprehensive round-up draws attention to anaerobic digestion, biogas and biomethane developments around the world: for example, the July 2025 edition covers IEAâs first Outlook for Biogases and Biomethane …
A recent UKWIR report investigates which technologies and solutions are available to remove hazardous chemicals from various sources (trade, commercial, run-off and small-scale domestic), either at point of entry to sewer or in the sewer itself. The main groups of chemicals considered were industrial compounds (solvents, surfactants, dyes etc); metals; …
Clear signs of another drubbing coming for the UK water companies, with an item on today’s BBC News website headlined Serious water pollution incidents up 60% in England. The piece, by BBC correspondent Esme Stallard, shows the Environment Agency, Public Accounts Committee, Secretary of State for the Environment, NGOs and …
A recent UKWIR Report on options for charging UK food service establishments based on the fats, oils and grease (FOG) content of their wastewater raises many fascinating questions. Alongside the practical and economic challenges of implementation, it notes our limited understanding of how these materials pose a risk to sewerage …
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 20 July 2025. UKWIR is seeking a Project Manager to oversee delivery of a subset of projects from its research programme, of relevance and value to its members which comprise 18 water companies in the UK and Ireland. The role requires a level of leadership …
One of the Keynote speakers at AquaConSoil 2025 has kindly made his contribution available to EBNet members. The talk by Dr Hans Slenders of Arcadis focused on PFAS, including the emerging pollutant trifluoroacetic acid or TFA. A version of his presentation on ‘How sustainable is our current approach for PFAS?’ …
The outcome of BBSRCâs refreshed Forward Look, shaped by the insights and expertise of the UK’s bioscience community including EBNet, is now available. Prof Anne Ferguson-Smith, BBSRC’s Executive Chair, said “The Forward Look sets out a bold and ambitious direction for the decade ahead. It reflects our shared vision to harness the power …
AquaConSoil addresses the dynamic interfaces between soil, sediment and water systems under anthropogenic stress. This year’s conference in Liege on 16-20 June 2025 spotlighted themes such as integrated SoilâSedimentâWater System Management, Sustainable Remediation Strategies, Digital Innovation, and Systems Thinking. These core areas for advancing and harnessing the power of environmental …
Thanks to our colleagues in the Environmental Biotechnology Innovation Centre (EBIC) Hub for a highly enjoyable and successful ECR conference on 8-9 July in Edinburgh. EBNet sponsored prizes for Best Presentations and Best Poster. In a very tight and competitive field, the overall winner was Dr Yasmin Meeda for her …
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has published a report on its latest achievements and progress. The report shows increased participation, growing community engagement and high demand for new funding. Over 1,700 stakeholders connected via the CBE JU networking platform, and the widening participation strategy produced a record …
