Environmental Biotechnology Network

MAY 2023: Funding Roundup

Innovate UK: Analysis for innovators (A4I) round 10Ā – 24 May 2023Innovate UK:Ā SBRI: reducing pollution resulting from burning or agricultural practicesĀ – 24 May 2023Privilege Finance:Ā Student sponsorships Ā£1KĀ – 2 June 2023Enhance the impact of environmental sciences researchĀ – 14 June 2023Pre-announcement: UKRI cross research council responsive mode pilot schemeĀ – 20 June 2023ESRC: Place-based …

Masterclass: Advanced Sensors Technology – online, 5 May 2023

This unique masterclass will be delivered live online over 3 hours by Dr Zhugen Yang (Lecturer in Sensor Technology) who has over ten years of experience on sensors development for water, environment, and health. He heads the Cranfield University Sensors Laboratory, a world-class, cutting-edge research into sensors and their uses …

16th International Congress Thermophiles 2023, 29 Aug-02 Sep 23, Bangor, Wales

This event will be held at theĀ Reichel and Pontio Buildings of the Bangor University,Ā Bangor, North Wales, UKĀ from theĀ 29 August to 02 September 2023. This is the place to meet top experts and established scientists in the field, discuss the recent developments and significant gaps in thermophile research, exchange new concepts …

Blended Event: ‘Nature Water: A Journal for All Water-related Research’, Dr Fabio Pulizzi, Chief Editor

19 April 23, 11.00-12.00: Cranfield University (Auditorium – Vincent Building (Bldg 52a)) and on Teams. Slides are here. This event has been brought to you by the EBNet Working Group on Environmental Sensors and Wastewater Surveillance. Registration is now closed. Water resources are at the heart of human civilization. Throughout …

UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Hubs and Mission Awards – Pre-announcement

Engineering biology is the application of (rigorous) engineering principles to the design and fabrication of biological components and systems, from modifications of natural systems to new forms of artificial biology. It encompasses the entire innovation ecosystem, from breakthrough synthetic biology research to translation and application. UKRI is inviting applications for: …

APRIL 2023: Events Roundup

The Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2023Ā – 17-20 April 2023, Birmingham International Convention CentreKTN: Circular Critical Materials Supply Chains Networking EventĀ –Ā 19 April 2023, BirminghamBBSRC: strategic Longer and Larger (sLoLa) grants: webinar one and webinar twoĀ – 20 April or 26 April 2023Cranfield Water Masterclasses:The PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water – Regulation, …

APRIL 2023: Funding Roundup

UKRI: Sustainable bio-based materials and manufacture: CR&D – 3 May 2023RSC: Emerging Technologies Competition – 17 April 2023AMI: New Lecturer Research Grant – 30 April 2023EPSRC: International centre to centre research collaborations – 18 May 2023 BBSRC: Discovery Fellowships – 25 May 2023AMI: Small Research Projects and Equipment Fund – 31 October 2023Pre-announcement: Engineering Biology Missions Hubs and Mission Awards – tbcPre-announcement: …

EBNet-Sponsored Publication Scoops International Abstract Award.

The Environmental Biotechnology Network (EBNet), based at the University of Southampton, is pleased to announce that the abstract for one of their co-sponsored ā€˜Farm of the Future’ reports on ā€˜Decarbonising Farm Vehicles and Future Fuels’ has won first place in the Best Scientific Abstracts from the Union of European Academies …

MARCH 2023: Funding Roundup

African agriculture knowledge transfer partnerships: 2023 to 2024, round 1Ā – 22 March 2023Growing roots: environmental science public engagement 2023 to 24Ā – 27 March 2023Innovate UK: Transformative TechnologiesĀ – 29 March 2023Farming Innovation Programme large R&D partnerships: round 2Ā – 19 April 2023UKRI policy fellowships 2023Ā – 20 April 2023Future Leaders Fellowships: round 8Ā – …

MARCH 2023: Events Roundup

AquaEnviro: Wastewater Treatment Of The Future – Achieving Net Zero Carbon and True Sustainability – 20 April 2023, The Birmingham Conference & Events CentreHVB Workshop: How biotechnology can unlock higher value from UK break crops – York, 16 May 2023AMI: Early Career Scientist Research Symposium 2023 – 17 May 2023, BelfastAquaEnviro: Uses for Sewage-Sludge-Derived …

PhD opportunity – “Understanding microbial processes in the deep Pacificā€ at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.

Very short deadline: Tuesday 28 February 2023. To apply, please email Dr. Tony Gutierrez (tony.gutierrez@hw.ac.uk), and include a CV and the names and contact details of at least 3 references. This is a James-Watt PhD studentship which is open to UK and also Overseas students – stipend and fees are …

BBSRC Follow on Fund – Call closes 21 March 2023, 16:00

The BBSRC Follow-on Fund call is live. As part of this launch BBSRC are also holding a webinar to provide application advice. Further information and to apply: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/bbsrc-follow-on-fund-and-super-follow-on-fund-2023-round-1/ To register for the webinar on 9 February 2023, 10:00am – 11:00am: https://ukri.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RE2DVLPpTpKju-nJ-8caWg