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EBIC is a world-class interdisciplinary engineering biology research hub for the development of innovative environmental solutions.
📣 New paper alert!

An in-depth overview of how #PFAS persists in the environment and the emerging methods to eliminate them.

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November 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join our upcoming webinar, Microbial Engineering: Tools & Genetic Modification Techniques

Register to join us on November 14, 2025, from 13:30 to 14:30 (GMT) and explore the latest innovations in engineering biology!

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November 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
📢 One week to go!

Don't miss our webinar on Microbial Engineering: Tools & Genetic Modification Techniques.

Explore cutting-edge tools, practical insights, and real-world examples, plus an interactive Q&A session with our experts.

Register now:🔗 cranfield.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Have questions about microbial or genetic engineering?
🔬 Ask the experts!
Join our EBIC webinar, on Nov 14 (13:30–14:30 GMT) with David Lea-Smith & Kawinharsun Dhodduraj. Submit your questions below and register here:
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November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Engineering Biology in Action begins! Join the launch of the EBIC webinar series, where top researchers explore the topic of - Microbial Engineering: Tools & Genetic Modification Techniques.
📅 November 14, 2025
🕐 13:30–14:30 GMT
🔗 Reserve your place: cranfield.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new webinar series, Engineering Biology in Action! Our first session - Microbial Engineering: Tools & Genetic Modification Techniques - features our EBIC experts Dr. David Lea-Smith, & Kawinharsun Dhodduraj
Register here: ebicentre.co.uk/engineering-...
October 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Day 2 at New Scientist Live was incredible! Engaging with so many about engineering bio & the role of microorganisms in our work was fantastic. A big shoutout to our team for their efforts. Excited for the schools day tomorrow! 👏
October 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Wow! The first day at New Scientist Live was fantastic! Our games and activities were a hit, and engaging with visitors was incredibly positive and enthusiastic. Excited for what day 2 will bring tomorrow 🚀
October 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We're all set up & so excited for New Scientist Live this weekend!

Come and see us at stand N27 for all things engineering biology 🦠💧🔬
October 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Hub manager Kristell and Comms Officer Nicola have been checking out the studio here at Cranfield in preparation for the launch of our upcoming webinar series - Engineering Biology in Action!

Click the link to be the first to hear when registration goes live!

🔗 ebicentre.co.uk/webinar-regi...
October 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🎙️New Podcast Episode Out Now!

Join Professor Natalio Krasnogor and Yasir Akbar (both of Newcastle University) to explore how computational tools are revolutionising biological engineering.

Listen on your favourite podcast service or by clicking the link below: 🔗 ebicentre.co.uk/engbio-tech-...
September 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
We’re excited to share the latest edition of EBIC’s newsletter, full of insights and breakthroughs in environmental biotechnology. Discover our new webinar series, the second episode of our podcast, recent conference highlights, funding opportunities and much more.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
EBIC's Tatiana Spatola Rossi (Heriot-Watt University) recently took part in the esteemed FEMS summer school for postdocs, offering a superb platform to highlight her research and forge valuable connections in the field. Congratulations to Tatiana!
September 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Team EBIC have had a wonderful two-days here in Manchester for UK Research and Innovation BBSRC Engineering Biology Mission Hubs and Mission Awards Science Showcase.

Thank you again to UKRI and BBSRC!

If you want to keep up with our work, then why not join our network: ebicentre.co.uk/membership/
September 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We are at the UK Research and Innovation BBSRC Engineering Biology Mission Hubs and Mission Awards Science Showcase. Thanks to UKRI for facilitating this opportunity to build connections and inspire new ideas; together we can realize the full potential of engineering biology 🚀
September 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
✨Deadline Alert: Apply by 19th September!✨

EBIC’s Seed Corn Fund, backed by UKRI, supports advancing technologies from early-stage (TRL 2-3) to prototyping and scale-up (TRL 5-6).

Eligibility: Open to EBIC-affiliated team members from our 10 partner universities.

🔗 ebicentre.co.uk/seed-corn-fu...
September 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Join us at New Scientist Live! Visit us at stand N27 to meet the team and explore our fascinating research in engineering biology and beyond.
Get your tickets now: tinyurl.com/2yknaxhu #NewScientistLive
September 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
There's still time to submit an abstract to the upcoming 'Synthetic Biology 2025', organised by the Biochemical Society!

Join to celebrate a Decade of Innovation at SynBio UK 2025!

📆 Abstract & early booking deadlines: 12 September 2025
🔗 www.eventsforce.net/biochemsoc/f...
September 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The UK Government’s recently released Digital and Technologies Sector Plan outlines the bold ambitions for the UK to succeed in Science & Technology, with engineering biology named as a key frontier technology.

Read the full report here:

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The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy
Digital and Technologies Sector Plan
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September 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Some fun for a Friday afternoon - have a go at the 'Contamination Crisis' escape room game! Can you beat the clock & restore the water supply? 💧 Let us know how you did in the comments below!
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Summer fun – ‘Contamination Crisis’ Escape Room Game – Environmental Biotechnology Network
For some summer holiday entertainment, why not try this game on friends and family?
ebnet.ac.uk
August 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Global experts gathered at Oxford for ISM2S 2025, focusing on microfluidics in health and environmental solutions. Hosted by Professor Zhugen Yang, the symposium highlighted global scientific innovations. Congratulations to all involved for a successful event! ebicentre.co.uk/ism2s-2025-a...
ISM2S 2025: a Successful Symposium - Ebic-Hub
Global Experts Converge at Oxford for ISM2S 2025: Microfluidics Advancing Health and Environmental SolutionsThe 2nd International Symposium on Microfluidics for Sensing and Sequencing (ISM2S 2025),…
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August 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Great to see this new video presenting the results of a study carried out by EBNet’s Environmental Biotechnology and Social Sciences Working Group
Exploring #EngineeringBiology as a Changing Field.

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Exploring EB as a Changing Field EBSS WG
YouTube video by Environmental Biotechnology Network
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August 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Join our growing membership network for all things engineering biology.

🔗https://ebicentre.co.uk/membership/

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August 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Discover how engineering biology is reshaping our world. Take a look at EBIC’s latest publications; with forward-thinking research & case studies to illustrate how engineering biology can drive bioremediation, pollutant monitoring, circular economies and much more!
ebicentre.co.uk/publications/
August 13, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Reposted by EBIC
Funding our PDRAs attendance at the July @ebichub.bsky.social ECR Conference, Edinburgh was a great opportunity to share innovative, important research. Proud to support the work across #EngineeringBiology #EnvironmentalBiotechnology for the future. All details at elementalhub.org/2025/07/21/e...
ELEMENTAL HUB supports early career researchers - ELEMENTAL
Earlier this year, we invited applications to fund PDRAs’ attendance at the EBIC ECR Conference held in Edinburgh on 8–9 July. Presenting Elemental Hub member PDRAs included:  Maria Magliulo, Natural ...
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July 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM