This year’s Biofilm Week runs from 18-24 Sept 2026. The event is organised by the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) and covers biofilms of all types. It is billed as ‘A celebration of all things biofilm!‘ and aims to raise awareness of the economic and physical impacts of biofilms while …
For those who couldn’t make it on the day, the big-ticket webinar by Prof Bruce Rittmann is now available on Better Water 4 All’s YouTube channel. Highlights include an inspirational description of how the partnership between microbes and human ingenuity lies at the heart of Environmental Biotech. Some favourite take-out …
Date: 3 Nov 2026, online This full-day workshop on Bioenergy by-products: bioeconomy solutions for climate action and resilient agrifood systems will explore the opportunities through two complementary sessions. The morning session, Bioenergy by-products as an alternative to mineral fertiliser, will examine the role of digestate, biochar and other bio-based products in …
A thought-provoking publication looks at the potential for application of machine learning to the non-invasive monitoring of biofilms as a means of increasing their application and enhancing their performance in wastewater treatment. The paper lies at the intersection of several key areas of interest to many EBNet members, including those …
Northern Ireland’s Department for the Economy (DfE) and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have committed to developing a Biomethane Policy Consultation as part of the 2026 Energy Strategy Action Plan and are inviting views and comments. The Consultation will explore how biomethane can support energy security, agricultural …
UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations (RTO) or Catapults, all referred to here as Knowledge Base partners, can apply for a share of up to £12.5 million to fund innovation projects with businesses. The aim of the KTP partnership is to bring new skills and the latest academic …
Closing date: 2 Dec 2026 This Fellowship provides an opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese universities and research institutions for single visits of between 12 to 24 months. Eligible research fields must be within the remit of the …
Abstract deadline: 27 Nov 2026 Conference: 18 March 2027, Leeds Abstract submissions are invited for the Odour Management & Process Emissions 2027 conference. The organisers particularly welcome practical case studies that explore common challenges in odour and associated process emissions management, including prevention, containment, monitoring, odour control unit performance and …
Closing date: 6 Nov 2026 A 1-year fixed-term job opportunity with University College London (UCL) has arisen as a result of the need for maternity cover. The post involves teaching and research within the Bio-ID Laboratory at UCL Here East. The postholder will deliver scientific skills teaching, practical sessions, tutorials …
As if any more proof were needed of how topical Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are, a recent paper by Prof Jhuma Sadhukhan and colleagues presents a hybrid kinetic and machine learning (ML) model to predict PHA biosynthesis performance. The model combines ML with a dynamic, mass-balance and kinetic-based mechanistic approach to predict …
Last week was European Biomethane Week, organised by the European Biogas Association (EBA). The flagship event was a 2-day conference and workshops in Brussels, Belgium featuring high-profile speakers from industry and the European Union’s DG ENERGY and a wide range of sponsors including the UK’s Future Biogas. In parallel with …
Date: 28 Oct 2026 15:30-16:30 UK (14:30-15:30 CET), online As noted in previous posts, digestate as a resource is currently a very hot topic. Don’t miss this webinar by the Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP)! As agricultural systems face growing pressure from volatile fertiliser markets and dependence on imported mineral fertilisers, …
Closing date: 20 Jan 2027 The aim of this competition is to fund business-led, collaborative research and development projects focused on industrial research, including in the field of Biotechnology. UK registered organisations can apply for a share of £2 million for collaborative industrial research projects with partners from Japan and …
Date and venue: 10 Dec 2026, London The UK’s AD and biomethane sector is entering its next phase, with a new policy framework taking shape to replace the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS), new markets emerging for energy, fuel and carbon and existing assets facing critical commercial decisions. The ADBA …
Abstracts deadline: 20 Oct 2026 Date and venue: 24-28 May 2027, Ghent, Belgium The IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies (LET 2027) is designed as a place to share the latest insights into how pioneering science and innovation in technologies and practices will shape the major transformation …
