Environmental Biotechnology Network

EBNet Webinar: Unlocking AI and Machine Learning’s Potential for Environmental Biotechnology

13:30-15:00, Wednesday, 21 February 2024, online, register here The webinar, led by Dr Oliver Fisher and Professor Rachel Gomes from the University of Nottingham, features prominent academics discussing the application of AI and machine learning to improve bioremediation, resource recovery, and environmental protection. They showcased case studies from their respective …

Environmental Monitoring Innovation: Consortium Building Event and Funding Opportunity

Webinar: 31 January 2024, 10am-12pm. Funding competition deadline: 6 March 2024.UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to Ā£5 million for collaborative projects to develop innovative solutions in environmental monitoring. If you have a project focused on developing biodiversity, soil health, water quality and emission reduction monitoring …

Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Briefing event

6 February 2024, 10:00-12:00 Innovate UK KTN, on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), will host an online briefing event to share details on the Phase 3 Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Spring 2024 window which will support industrial sites in England, Wales and Northern …

KTN: Industrial Gases to Chemicals (IG2C) – Defossilising the chemicals sector

11 January 2024, from 09:30 am to 12:30 pm, Brought to you by the Innovate UK Circular Economy Innovation Network, this webinar on Industrial Gases to Chemicals (IG2C) will explore industrial emissions, primarily carbon dioxide. Utilising captured industrial waste gases as an alternative feedstock for chemical manufacturing is a crucial …

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

Mop-Up POC Call 2024 – max. Ā£25K. 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 Ā£5-Ā£25K and must be completed by 12 December 2024. Interested? Call now open. Deadline: 5pm, …

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 …

Task 37 workshop – Strategies for emission control on biogas upgrading plants

This hybrid workshop on 25 Oct 2023 was organised by IEA Bioenergy Task 37 in conjunction with Biomasse Suisse, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), the Association of the Swiss Gas Industry and the research project consortium EMMINA. The main topic was emissions from the biogas upgrading process at AD …

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.