Environmental Biotechnology Network

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 …

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 …

Innovate UK Study: Sustainable Hydrocarbons for the UK Chemicals Industry SURVEY (respond by 17 Nov)

NNFCC, FREY Consulting and Perspective Economics have been awarded a project from the UK Government – Innovate UK (IUK), to carry out a ‘Sustainable Hydrocarbons for the UK Chemicals Industry Study’. The study aims to provide evidence that can support a Sustainable Hydrocarbons Vision – which sets out how the …

IOM3: Bioadhesion and Adhesives Conference, London – 14 December 2023

Join the Society of Chemical Industry for a series of talks on Bioadhesion & Adhesives. Featuring such talks as ‘Transdisciplinary approaches to the study of adhesion and adhesives in biological systems‘ (Nick Aldred, University of Essex) and ‘Effective nanoparticle dispersion in a polymer matrix via modification using a bacteriophage‘ (Edrea …

The Road from Academia to Industry: In Conversation with Environmental Biotechnologists Career Talk #2

21 Nov 23, 14:00-15:15. Registration is now closed. Event flyer is here. The Environmental Biotechnology Network’s Early Career Researcher Working Group would like to invite you to the second of their short webinars which explores the careers of speakers who have moved from academia to industry roles. The theme for …

BBSRC: Food Loss & Waste and beyond: towards a Circular Economy – 29 Nov & 14 Dec ’23 (Register by 5 November)

This BBSRC community engagement event comprises two on-line workshops that will bring together stakeholders with an interest in tackling food loss and waste in its broadest sense, underpinning a circular economy. Your input, expertise, and insights are sought to shape BBSRC’s and UKRI’s strategic thinking that will enable investment in …