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Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · Nov 20
HI! 👋 We’re the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge. We like:

🧪Science that pushes the envelope
🌏Working to solve the world’s biggest challenges
🧑‍🔬Collaborating with amazing scientists
🫖Tea!
🤖Robots!

#DrivenByCuriosity #DrivingChange
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Last week's element was....

Oxygen!

Can you name this element from the clues?

This element seems appropriate for Valentine's Day....

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
A pencil, a diamond, and a plant are used as clues to prompt naming the element
February 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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CEB researchers have helped uncover why some cancers resist chemotherapy. 💉

Researchers from the BioNano Engineering group contributed to the international research project.

Read more 👇

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #cambridgeuniversity
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February 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 👩‍🔬🔬

We asked some of our female researchers why they chose to become scientists. The answers were inspiring in their own right...

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
February 11, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Join the Sensor CDT team next week for a fascinating talk on how chemical nanotechnology can help us understand how our brains work on a fundamental level.

📆 17 February
🕛 12:00pm
📍 West Hub, Room C

@sensorcdt.bsky.social 

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#CambridgeUniversity
Sensor Seminar Series featuring Prof. Nako Nakatsuka on "Aptamer-Based Biosensors for Mapping Neurochemicals at the Nanoscale." Feb 17, 12 noon, Room C, West Hub.
February 9, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Last week's element was....

Iridium!

Can you name this element from the clues?

The answer is coming your way next week 

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
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February 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Turning an ancient alloy into a modern marvel 🪙

Researchers led by Professor Ljiljana Fruk have created a nanoscale version of electrum, the metal alloy used in some of the world’s first coins.

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
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February 5, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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It's World Cancer Day.

Our researchers are building techniques to catch cancer quicker, treat it more effectively and improve outcomes globally.

Learn more on our website 👇

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
World Cancer Day: In 2026, ~18 million new cancer cases predicted globally. Efforts focus on faster diagnosis, effective treatment, better outcomes.
February 4, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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From idea to reality💡

Our next Bigger Picture talk will be given by Rulande Rutgers, Cambridge alum and CTO at Thermulon Ltd.

All University members welcome.

Full details below 👇

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
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February 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Last week's element was....

Hydrogen!

Can you name the element from the clues?

The answer is coming your way next week ☄️

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
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January 31, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Could you coordinate the safe, effective and sustainable operation of our department?

We have an opening for an Infrastructure and Sustainability Manager. Click below to apply 👇

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity #hiring
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January 30, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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LISTEN: CEB academics Professor Laura Torrente and Dr Akshay Deshmukh talk about building a greener future on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Click below to listen on BBC Sounds

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity 

@raeng.org.uk @akshaydeshmukh.bsky.social
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January 28, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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2016 looked a little different for us...

Our current home in the final stages of construction (Early 2016), and as we know it today.

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
January 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Last week's element was....

Nickel!

Can you name the element from the clues?

The answer is coming your way next week 💧

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
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January 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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ICYMI:

CEB research in collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey was featured on Sky News.

Click below to watch the full report

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
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January 22, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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TUNE IN NOW! 

CEB Academics Laura Torrente Murciano and Akshay Deshmukh are going live on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire to chat about their work building a greener future.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_radio_cambridge

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
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January 21, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Welcome to Lent Term 2026! 🎓

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
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January 20, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Last weekend before Lent Full Term, how're you spending it? 🎤

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #cambridgeuniversity
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January 18, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Last week's element was....

Neodymium!

Can you name the element from the clues?

The answer is coming your way next week 🧲

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
Puzzle to identify an element: Pickaxe breaking rock, a coin, and the letters "Pd" as clues.
January 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Cambridge is bot mad! 🤖

CEB Robot Club is gearing up to expand across the University.

Read more on our website 🔗

https://www.ceb.cam.ac.uk/news/robot-club-expands

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity #RobotClub
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January 15, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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We're seven days away from the first full term of 2026.

Who's excited? 🎓

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity #NewYear #NewTerm
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January 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Last week's element was....

Neon!

Can you name the element from the clues?

The answer is coming your way next week 🧲

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
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January 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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New year, new role?

We're hiring for several roles, from an Assistant Professorship to various research and teaching positions.

Interested? Click below to peruse our vacancies:

https://www.ceb.cam.ac.uk/about/join/vacancies

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
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January 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Separating truth from conjecture💡

Akshay Deshmukh brings his expertise in separation science to CEB later this year as our newest group leader.

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
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January 7, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Snow day at CEB ❄️

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity
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January 5, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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We're back!

2026... let's get rolling.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM