Congratulations to colleagues at METzero and Newcastle University, who were recently awarded funding under NBIC’s Industrial Challenge Response Fund (ICRF). The project involves developing a deployable real-time control system for microbial electrochemical technologies (METs). The work will optimise electroactive biofilms for wastewater treatment while supporting scalable, remotely operated systems for …
Deadline: 3 Dec 2026 The Royal Society’s ISPF International Collaboration Awards provide funding for outstanding emerging research leaders in the UK to develop international research collaborations. The scheme is currently open for collaboration with partners in Brazil and South Africa on ODA-eligible projects. The scheme’s objectives are to: Support the …
Date and venue: 24 Nov 2026 10:00 UK online, or in person 10-14:00 at Cranfield University with additional discussions and visit Microbubbles and their even smaller relatives nanobubbles are a hot topic in Environmental Biotechnology at present due to their many potential applications in conjunction with biochemical treatment and remediation …
A great opportunity to access an invaluable new contribution on evaluating N2O emissions from wastewater treatment plants, which the International Water Association (IWA) has made available in open access eBook format. N2O is the main contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at many wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), but there is …
Date: 10 and 11 Nov 2026 (2 x 0.5 days), online Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) and Natural Source Zone Depletion (NSZD) are receiving increasing attention, as stakeholders seek sustainable ways to remediate contaminated sites while meeting key performance indicators. These approaches are founded on evolution and refinement of advanced Conceptual …
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 …
