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Pioneering enzyme technology across Europe. Project is funded by the European Union under Horizon EU WIDERA. Any related tweets reflect only the views of the project.

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♻️🧪 Wrapping up the 3rd #WIDEnzymes workshop with a visit to Evonik Fermas s.r.o. in Slovakia!

Participants explored large-scale fermentation at an industrial biotech site and gained first-hand insight into real-world bioprocessing applications.

Full run down of the week coming soon!🗞️
February 9, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🤝The WIDEnzymes Administrative Mobility programme continues!

STUBA welcomed WIDEnzymes project manager Elina Zeltkalne-Ratniece (LIOS) for hands-on exchange on Horizon Europe project management!

This mobility programme provides a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange across the consortium👥
February 3, 2026 at 9:21 AM
♻️ WIDEnzymes Workshop #3 is in full swing!

Midweek and participants are deep into bioreactor production of recombinant enzymes: from setup and calibration to enzyme activity.

🧪🏭 Next up: a chemical plant visit to see industrial fermentation in action!
January 29, 2026 at 11:10 AM
🔬Kicking off the third WIDEnzymes workshop at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava!

This week, 12 participants are diving into hands-on training on bioreactor production of recombinant enzymes 🧪⚙️

Lectures, lab work & experiments ahead!
January 27, 2026 at 10:43 AM
♻️🌱 How can enzyme engineering help tackle environmental challenges?

Hear from WIDEnzymes partner Politecnico di Milano on an engineered PETase (C09), designed to break down PET — one of the most persistent plastics.

Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/pRFV6VI
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM
🎉WIDEnzymes research recognised in FEBS Journal Highlights 2025!

Our paper on a highly active engineered PETase enzyme has been selected as a standout publication, showcasing enzyme innovation in polyester degradation.

🔍Summary: https://loom.ly/VstIha8
🔗FEBS Highlights: https://loom.ly/P8Ei1_E
January 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM
🌊 New WIDEnzymes publication: can enzymes help tackle plastic pollution in marine environments?

Research shows how salinity affects PET-degrading enzymes, supporting more resilient enzyme-based solutions ♻️

🔬Summary: https://loom.ly/R6O4jr4
📚 Full paper: https://loom.ly/DVhmyO4
January 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM
🎁 Festive greetings from the WIDEnzymes project!

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of collaboration, capacity building and progress towards a stronger European enzyme innovation ecosystem. More to come in 2026!

🔗 https://widenzymes.eu/
December 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
WIDEnzymes partner University of Crete celebrates success at #InnoDays2025!🎉 The team also secured 3rd Prize in the Artemis Saitakis Hackathon for their Agro BioSolutions project🥉

🔬Their work reflects WIDEnzymes’ mission to drive innovation in enzyme technology across Europe. 
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🧪 Registrations for the third WIDEnzymes Workshop are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied!

We look forward to welcoming participants in Bratislava for a week of hands-on bioreactor and protein production training🥼.

#WIDEnzymes #Workshop #Bioreactor
November 25, 2025 at 8:04 AM
🧪 Reminder: Last chance to register for WIDEnzymes Workshop 3 at STU Bratislava, 26–30 Jan 2026!

Hands-on training in recombinant enzyme production, bioreactors & biomass harvesting.

📅 Limited places remaining – register now: https://loom.ly/xHE_Nbo
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🧪 Registrations now open for the third #WIDEnzymes Workshop!

Join us at Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU) from 26–30 Jan 2026 for a hands-on week on bioreactor production of recombinant enzymes

🔗 Register now (limited spots): https://loom.ly/xHE_Nbo
November 11, 2025 at 8:53 AM
👥 Strengthening collaboration across #WIDEnzymes!

Last week, a representative from LIOS joined the first administrative mobility visit to our partners Teamit in Barcelona — a great opportunity to exchange best practices in project management💻 and strategic communication📣 in EU projects.
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
✨ On 26 Sep, the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS) welcomed 1,600+ visitors for European Researchers’ Night!

We showcased WIDEnzymes, highlighting enzymes’ role in green chemistry 🌱 with enzyme tattoos to bring science to life!

📸 Highlights below!

#ResearchersNight #WIDEnzymes
October 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🌙🔬 WIDEnzymes at European Researchers’ Night!

On 26 Sep, STUBA showcased the WIDEnzymes project to the public: with activities including:
🥼 Lab demos of a bioreactor & fluorescent proteins
🧬 Building DNA with jelly
🧪 Observing catalase activity from baking yeast

#STEMoutreach #WIDEnzymes
September 30, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🌐 COST Action Synergies: WIDEnzymes hosted the 6th OneHealthDrugs Training School in Riga!

PhD students, innovators & scientists gained hands-on experience in protein expression, purification & characterisation + expert lectures & networking 🔬

📰 https://loom.ly/lvSp8LQ
📹 Highlights ⬇️
September 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
👩‍🔬 Hands-on science in Riga!

WIDEnzymes hosted the 6th OneHealthDrugs Training School at LIOS with lectures, labs & flash talks on protein expression, purification & characterisation.

💊OneHealthDrugs: https://loom.ly/BzMn15g
September 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
📣♻️WIDEnzymes scientists have engineered a new heat-resistant enzyme that breaks down PET (a common household plastic) under industrial conditions, paving the way for large-scale, sustainable plastic recycling!

Learn more:
📰 Summary: https://loom.ly/VstIha8
📄 Publication: https://loom.ly/v5wcotQ
September 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
💻WIDEnzymes has launched a targeted webinar series to boost consortium skills and collaboration in enzyme technology across Europe.

Focused on capacity building, the series connects researchers, shares expertise, and strengthens networks in widening countries!

More here➡️ https://loom.ly/DXjwcD8
August 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🔍 New on the WIDEnzymes website!

Explore updated sections on:
📄 Deliverables – key project milestones & findings
📚 Publications – scientific outputs driving enzyme innovation across Europe

🔗 Explore here➡️: https://loom.ly/kbz1OOw

#HorizonEU #WIDEnzymes #OpenScience
August 1, 2025 at 7:42 AM
🤝 Great to welcome Alfonso Gautieri (POLIMI) to University of Crete through the WIDEnzymes staff-student exchange programme!!

Highlights:
💻 Hands-on bioinformatics workshop
💬 Inspiring lecture
👥 Student meetings for future mobility and training opportunities!
July 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🔬 Stay updated with the latest from WIDEnzymes!

Check out our refreshed news section for project milestones, breakthroughs & training events 🗞️➡️ https://loom.ly/8sRJNnQ
July 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Have you signed up to the WIDEnzymes newsletter?

Keep up to date with latest project updates, training events and opportunities to get involved in our annual newsletter!📩

➡️Don't miss out - sign up today for our summer 2025 newsletter: https://loom.ly/KWlZh_E
July 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🧪 Training alert for early-stage researchers!

Join this hands-on course on protein expression, purification & analysis for drug binding studies – 8–10 Sept 2025 at LIOS, hosted by OneHealthdrugs.

📅 Apply by 10 July
🔗 https://loom.ly/BzMn15g

#WIDEnzymes #ProteinScience
July 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🔬 Stay in the loop with WIDEnzymes!

Our annual newsletter shares project highlights, research updates, and new training opportunities all in one place.

📩 Sign up now for our summer 2025 newsletter: https://loom.ly/KWlZh_E

Thank you for being part of our growing community!

#EnzymeTechnology
July 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM