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Cranfield University
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EBIC were delighted to join colleagues from Cranfield and CDTWire at the recent IWA Congress & Exhibition.
Read our reflections here:
🔗 ebicentre.co.uk/iwa-world-wa…
We're delighted with the feedback we've received about our recent ECR conference - Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions 🎉
Many thanks to those who responded so far!
Read our reflections and highlights from the conference here:
ebicentre.co.uk/ebes26-refle…
Delighted to announce our Director Professor Frederic Coulon has been invited to speak at the upcoming iGEM 2026!
You can secure your place at #iGEM2026 here: jamboree.igem.org/2026/home
📆 13–16 November, 2026
📍 Paris Convention Centre
Research recommendation: Modelling microbial communities
How can we predict whether microorganisms introduced into an environment will survive, grow and establish themselves - or eventually disappear?
🔗 Access here: ebicentre.co.uk/wp-content/u…
On this episode of our podcast series 'EngBio Tech', Dr Mahsa Baniasadi joins to explore her exciting project ‘Harnessing AI-assisted synthetic Biology for enzyme engineering towards PFAS bioremediation’.
Can AI help in the fight against PFAS?
youtu.be/FucHxAwPxuI?si=xipZ…
A new policy briefing from EBIC, the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA) and EuropaBio shares key recommendations from a UK-EU roundtable on the regulation of genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) for environmental applications.
🔗 ebicentre.co.uk/reports/
Catch up with the latest from EBIC!
From #EBES26 highlights, insights into engineering biology for environmental solutions, to new research, industry developments and upcoming events, there’s plenty to discover.
Read the latest edition here: mailchi.mp/fbe7783cab81/g047…
Funding opportunity for engineering biology innovators!
EBIC’s Flexible Funding supports projects using engineering biology to address environmental challenges. If you have an idea with real-world impact, apply by 12 October 2026.
🔗ebicentre.co.uk/flexible-fun…
Don't delay, register today!
#EBES26 registration closes 28th August - don't miss your chance to join us in Southampton for two full days of engaging presentations, inspiring plenaries, and networking opportunities.
We can't wait to see you there!
🔗 ebicentre.co.uk/ecr-conferen…
ALT Promotional poster for the EBIC "Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions" conference, 16–17 September 2026 in Southampton, showing the EBIC logo, registration QR code and contact details, and a blue-green microscopic plant cross-section graphic on the right.
ALT EBIC poster for "Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions" conference, 16–17 Sept 2026 in Southampton; keynote speakers James Allen (Co-founder & CSO, twig) and Francesca Dawson Pell (Senior Policy Advisor, Dept. for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade).
For all those with an artistic eye, take a look at the NBIC Biofilm Create! Photography and Art Competition 2026.
For full details on how to enter the competition, and to download supporting resources, please see: biofilms.ac.uk/biofilm-creat…
One month until Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions!
Join researchers, early-career scientists, policymakers, innovators, & industry experts for 2 days of presentations, plenaries, and networking.
Registration closes: 28 August
Register now: ebicentre.co.uk/ecr-conferen…
What makes a conference truly valuable for an early career researcher?
💬Lyuboslava Harkova, University of Southampton, who is attending EBES26, shared her thoughts with our team below:
🔗 Register now: ebicentre.co.uk/ecr-conferen…
Exciting opportunity to work as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate available - the project will focus on developing an AI-assisted enzyme engineering platform for the design, production and validation of enzymes capable of degrading PFAS.
🔗 jobs.cranfield.ac.uk/vacancy…
📢 Engineering Biology in Action - Webinar 4 - Metal and Rare Earth Element (REE) Bioleaching - available to catch up now!
youtu.be/IUn_lSEnjC4?si=aYEv…
Not long to go now until our Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions conference - 16-17 September in Southampton, UK!
Our programme is available to explore more of what you can expect at #EBES26 so take a look & register to join us today: ebicentre.co.uk/ecr-conferen…
In case you missed it - PAS 3500 Engineered biological assets – Requirements for DNA barcoding is now out for public consultation, and BSI are looking for review and feedback.
To download, review and comment on the draft, please go to:
🔗 standardsdevelopment.bsigrou…
EBIC retweeted
Last call to register for next week's free Webinar 'Metal & Rare Earth Element (REE) Biology' on 29 July at 12 noon. We are delighted to work with @EBIC_Hub to explore how engineering biology can help address critical raw material challenges. Book now at
shorturl.at/UuLRT
📣 One week to go until the EBIC & @ElementalEngBio joint webinar - Metal and Rare Earth Element (REE) Bioleaching!
Be sure to register your free place now: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
📅 July 29
🕛️ 12:00-13:00 (BST)
