Environmental Biotechnology Network

New EBNet Working Group: Bioelectrochemical Development for Environmental Technology

This new Working Group will promote education, collaboration and research by merging microbiology, engineering, material and biotechnology disciplines in the study of bioelectrochemical systems. Contact the lead, Dr Sharon Velasquez Orta, Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering. Newcastle University to get involved.

NOVEMBER 22: Event Roundup

ECFP Wastewater Treatment EventĀ – 15/16 November 2022, The University of Edinburgh KTN: Agroforestry Innovation and Collaboration between the UK and AfricaĀ – 16 November 2022 Reservoir Microbiology Forum (RMF) 2022Ā – 16/17 November 2022 Land Condition Symposium 2022Ā – 17 November 2022, Birmingham NBIC: #BiofilmWeekĀ – 18-24 November 2022 Biovale:Ā Developing a Winning Go-To-Market Strategy …

NOVEMBER 22: Funding Roundup

IBioIC: Spin-Out support programme/Facility Access Fund – open HVB: Business Interaction VouchersĀ –Ā 11 November 2022 HVB: Proof of Concept CallĀ – 25 November 2022 AHRC: Design Exchange Partnerships: design the green transitionĀ – 30 November 2022 Innovate UK: Net zero living: pioneer placesĀ – 30 November 2022 Advanced Innovation VoucherĀ – 5 December 2022 (Scotland …

ECFP Wastewater Treatment Event – 15/16 November 2022, The University of Edinburgh

For details see the FLYER. This free Edinburgh Complex Fluids Partnership (ECFP) event brings together industry practitioners, interdisciplinary academics and regulatory professionals to discuss sectoral challenges and strategic objectives towards improving efficiency, minimising environmental impacts, and enhancing public perception. Current wastewater treatment research either focusses on the microscale (the microbiology …

IES webinar – An introduction to contaminated land investigation and remediation – 27 October 2022

Online. Thursday, 27 October 2022 – 12:30pm to 1:15pm This Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) webinar will look at the principles of contaminated land investigation and examine the methods used to collect and analyse data from soil, groundwater and surface water. It will also discuss the process of carrying out …

The NBIC Flexible Talent Mobility Account – deadline: 9 November

The National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) has some further funding through the BBSRC Flexible Talent Mobility Account (FTMA) 4 scheme and will receive formal confirmation of award in early December 2022. This funding can support support secondments and other activities that contribute to the mobility and development of researchers and …

Invitation to tender for REALā€™s Research Hub Project: Plant Response Test Interpretation and Comparison

Deadline: 4 November 2022 [UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED – 31st March 2023. See HERE.] Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd (REAL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (The REA). REAL carries out a range of certification and consumer protection activities, all of which promote sustainable …

Research Associate and Teaching – Energy and the Environment – University of Bath (Fixed Term)

Act now. Closing date: 16 October 2022 Do you have a knowledge of LCA or energy analysis? Starting from Ā£35,333, rising to Ā£42,155 this opportunity couples research and teaching activities in the Sustainable Energy area supporting Industrial Decarbonisation Research Innovation Centre which is the UKā€™s leading decarbonisation research project. This …

Fully funded MSc opportunity – Cranfield University – “PFAs removal from water”

Deadline: 20 November 2022 Move fast on this exciting fully funded MSc by Research opportunity – sponsored by Nextech Ltd. and Anglian Water, with a stipend of Ā£18,000 per annum (plus fees). This project will develop strategies and validate innovative materials to remove PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), often called …

OCTOBER 22: Funding Roundup

APEX Awards2 November 2022 JSPS Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Short-term)7 November 2022 The Royal Society: Research grants10 November 2022 HVB Business Interaction Vouchers11 November 2022 BBSRC: Bioinformatics and biological resources16 November 2022 HVB: Proof of Concept 25 November 2022 NERC: Pushing the frontiers of environmental science research17 January 2023

OCTOBER 22: Events Roundup

KTN: Webinar Series – Circular Economy and Behaviour Change26 October 2022 Scottish Resources Conference15 November 2022, Perth REA Event: The Hydrogen Economy28 November 2022, London CIWM: Festival of Circular Economy28 Nov – 1 December 2022, Virtual 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment26-29 June 2023, Girona Italy 10th International …

SEPTEMBER 22: Funding Roundup

Improving observation capabilities of biodiversity in UK waters5 October 2022  BBSRC Follow-on Fund and super Follow-on Fund: round two5 October 2022 NERC independent research fellowship11 October 2022 Farming Innovation Programme: feasibility round two12 October 2022 Knowledge exchange fellow: environmental response to hydrogen emissions13 October 2022 Engage the public with science, …

SEPTEMBER 22: Events Roundup

ESRC: Festival of Social Science (multiple)22 October-13 November 2022 Early Career People in Water Conference 2022, Cranfield16-17 November 2022 KTN: Introducing the Research Centres & Innovation Hubs: Smart Factory Hub8 November 2022 UKWIR 3rd Annual Conference: Transforming the Sector Through Research & Innovation4 October 2022, Hilton London Tower Bridge SfAM: Environmental …

EBNet Webinar: “Aerobic granulation in continuous operating mode and its commercialisation” – Dr Sudhir Murthy, NEWhub Corp

Webinar: Thursday, 17 November 2022 12.30-13.30 (GMT). Find our past webinar recordings on the YouTube channel HERE Invited International Speaker: Title: “Aerobic granulation in continuous operating mode and its commercialisation“ Dr. Sudhir Murthy is Chief Executive Officer of NEWhub Corp. He is also an Adjunct Senior Research Scientist at Columbia …

Webinar: Advances in Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactors (AnMBR)

Recording for Prof. van Lier and Prof. Jefferson available here. Registered attendees can contact us for Dr Pacheco-Ruiz’s recording details. Rescheduled from spring this year, we have the much anticipated AnMBR webinar featuring 3 top speakers from the UK and EU. Join us on Wednesday, 7th December 2022 at 13.00-15.00 …