Environmental Biotechnology Network

New! EBNet POC Call 2024 – small scale and desk-based projects

Mop-Up POC Call 2024 – max. ÂŁ25K. now open. Deadline: 5pm, Monday 19 February 2024 EBNet has limited residual funds which we intend to offer through a small-scale/desk-based study call in 2024. Projects range from ÂŁ5-ÂŁ25K and must be completed by 12 December 2024. Interested? Call now open. Deadline: 5pm, …

Genomics & Metagenomics Workshops

If you would like to use High Performance Computing for genomics and metagenomics but don’t know where to start then a Cloud-SPAN workshop could be for you! The Cloud-SPAN team has developed two workshops which provide an introduction to using the command line, logging onto the cloud and developing skills …

Defra R&D Fellowships (Application deadline: 8 Jan)

An opportunity for researchers to gain experience in a policy or operational focused environment. Defra R&D Fellows will use their scientific or analytical skills to work alongside Defra policy and evidence teams on priority and strategic policy issues, including; Animal and Plant Health, Biodiversity, Environment and Net Zero, Food and …

BBSRC Impact Showcase 2023

We are pleased to share with you the BBSRC Impact Showcase 2023, which has closely followed the recently released Revolutionising Wheat Showcase. The BBSRC Impact Showcase features a diverse collection of engaging research that highlights the vital role of bioscience in addressing key strategic global challenges and the outstanding organisations …

Organic Solid Waste Bio-treatment in China and UK: Research and Practice

Webinar, 18 Dec 23, 10-11:00 a.m. Chaired by Dr Jane Gilbert, Carbon Clarity. Registration is now closed; recording available upon request. Jenny Grant is is Head of Organics and Natural Capital for the REA (the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology). Jenny has been involved with the organics recycling …

Job alert! GitLife Biotech are now Recruiting a Bioinformatics Scientist

GitLife Biotech aim to set the global standard in the management of provenance and integrity for biological assets; enabling the potential of synthetic biology to be realised worldwide. They are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and collaborative Bioinformatician, who is able to work under pressure, and quickly embed and …

COP28 side event: No time to waste: the role of the waste sector in achieving the Global Methane Pledge

Friday, 1 December 2023 – 16:45 – 18:15 (Asia/Dubai time)/12.45 to 14.15 (GMT) This side event to the COP28 climate conference is organised by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (IGSD), International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) and World Biogas Association (WBA). Speakers will …

Bio-recovery of Technology-Relevant Metals: a joint E3B and EBNet Event

12-14 December 2023, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and Maldron Hotel, Manchester This event brings together scientists and industry working on industrial biotechnology and bioenergy aspects of metals in biology. View the conference information and packed international programme here and register here.

ADBA National Conference

6 December 2023, Westminster, London ADBA is the UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association. Through lobbying activities, meetings with government officials, working groups, high profile industry events, educational material and more, ADBA aims to facilitate the anaerobic digestion industry’s growth. The ADBA National Conference 2023 will seek to shed light …