Environmental Biotechnology Network

BBNet workshop for early career researchers. 4-5 February 2025, York

The Industrial biotechnology collaboration workshop: building stronger applications and relationships is now open for EoI. BBNet is delighted to announce that expressions of interest are now being accepted for a collaboration workshop aimed at early career researchers, focusing on building stronger applications and relationships. This two day in-person workshop will …

BBSRC Follow-on Fund Showcase Webinar, 5 December 2024, 1:00-2:15 PM

Discover the Power of Bioscience Innovation! Join us on 5 December 2024 for our end of year webinar where we will showcase the results of this Follow-on Fund. The Follow-on Fund is BBSRC’s flagship translational funding programme and has invested over £80m to progress biological research into innovation since 2004. …

IEA Bioenergy Task 39: Scaling up advanced biofuels production webinar

12 November 2024, 16:00-17:30 CET Scaling up advanced biofuels production is a global challenge in terms of environmental, social, and economic sustainability, which can benefit from international collaboration and knowledge exchange. This webinar gives an overview on the status of demonstration plants and commercialization progress of advanced biofuels, introduces the …

Spring Accelerator 4: Call for Innovation. Now open.

Deadline: 25 November 2024 The Spring Accelerator aims to identify innovative solutions that help address a significant need in the UK and Ireland water sector. The current programme, Spring Accelerator 4, is looking for innovations to answer the question: “How can we better understand, monitor and manageemerging contaminants in wastewater?”. …

The Royal Academy of Engineering: Green Future Fellowships

The Green Future Fellowship is a unique new programme supporting scientists, researchers and innovators to develop and scale up their breakthrough climate solutions. This programme aims to nurture climate innovation by providing those working across academia and industry with the space, time and support they need to accelerate their critical …

The EBNet 2nd Bioelectrochemical Systems Workshop: 12-13 December 2024, Newcastle University.

Register your Expression of Interest HERE. Find Agenda HERE. A workshop of knowledge and interaction for researchers working or interested in bioelectrochemical systems for the environment. This training event will strengthen your knowledge on bioelectrochemical systems and give you tools to improve the impact of your research. We will contact …

Horizon Europe Brokerage Event: Development of Smart Concepts of Integrated Energy Driven Bio-refineries

This information and brokerage event on Development of smart concepts of integrated energy driven bio-refineries for co-production of advanced biofuels, bio-chemicals and biomaterials is co-organised by the Delegation of the European Union to India and EURAXESS India in association with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 …

Opportunity to join BBSRC Advanced Manufacturing and Clean Growth (AMCG) Strategy Advisory Panels.

BBSRC Strategy Advisory Panels (SAPs) play a key role in delivering our mission by providing expert input and advice that: Membership of the AMCG SAP is an opportunity to help advise BBSRC on transforming industries through bio-based processes and products in a new low-carbon bioeconomy. These activities encompass a multidisciplinary …

An introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) course – apply now

26–27 November 2024, The Guildhall, St Martins Courtyard, Coney St, York YO1 9QL BBNet, HVB, EBNet and the Supergen Bioenergy Hub are delighted to announce that expressions of interest are now being accepted for An Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Methodology Course. Our course on LCA in Practice focuses …

Understanding the Digital Shift in Bioenergy: Industrial Survey Invitation

Professionals and academics working within the bioenergy industry are invited to participate in a research project exploring the digitalisation of bioenergy processes. Through this survey, the Supergen Bioenergy Impact Hub aim to gather insights on how digital technologies are currently being utilised in the sector, identify barriers to their broader …

Abstract submission for AquaConSoil 2025 is now open!

The abstract submission for AquaConSoil 2025 is now open. As platform for scientists, policymakers, and industry experts on the sustainable management of soil, sediment, and water resources, this event offers an unique opportunity to share innovative research and solutions. Taking place from June 16-20, 2025, in Liège, Belgium, this 40-year anniversary …

‘Murder in the Citizens’ Jury’ performed by the Maskers this week.

Performances: 17-22 September 2024. Discounted performance + Q&A (£10): Sunday 22nd September, Southampton as it is being filmed. Audiences can receive a £10 voucher for giving feedback.. The Maskers are staging the play by Professor Denise Baden of the University of Southampton. ‘Murder in the Citizens’ Jury’ which was inspired …