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Two independent reports from Capital Economics have been published which highlight how bioscience is benefitting the UK economy. The press release and reports can be found on the BBSRC website here: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/news/industrial-biotechnology/2015/150720-n-reports-highlight-economic-benefits-bioscience/

Dear Colleague, This is the second announcement to join us on February 7-9, 2017 for the Glycobiotechnology Symposium (GlycoBioTec 2017) at the Harnack House, the historical and intimate conference venue of the Max Planck Society in Berlin. On behalf of the organizing committee, we are delighted to announce that the symposium registration is now open […]

Applications are invited for Proof of Concept Funds (£10K – £100K) to support Academic-Industry partnerships that focus on strategic areas of glycobiotechnology as covered by IBCarb themes and remits. This is an open call and we will consider applications in each of our themes Tools, Renewables (materials, chemical and energy), Food, Health and Societal Impact. Your project should: Have strong industry/public interest […]

Do you know of an outstanding bioscientist who deserves recognition? In 2018 the Biochemical Society will recognize established researchers as well as scientists in the early stages of their career. The Society is delighted to announce the introduction of 3 new awards to the portfolio: Teaching Excellence Award, Industry and Academic Collaboration Award and the […]

Collaborative Training Partnerships (CTPs) co-invest in training the next generation of skilled people for the research base and wider bioeconomy. Our vision is to provide PhD students with a first-rate, challenging research training experience within the context of a mutually beneficial research collaboration, between academic and partner organisations. Call status: Open Meeting registration: 1 March […]

University of York Chemist, Professor Gideon Davies, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Society Ken Murray Research Professorship. He is one of six scientists to be honoured by the Society in a post that will run for approximately five years.  The award provides long-term support for internationally recognised work in areas such as biochemistry, genetics, […]

Your image must convey some aspect of research which supports the development of the European Bioeconomy. You may wish to photograph the animals, plants, foods, landscape or other objects around you as you work on a day to day basis. You could take a picture of a scene or event that represents your research. You […]

These studentships will be awarded by KTN through a competitive process to projects of relevance to the BBSRC’s Strategic Priorities relating to the Animal, Food, Industrial Bioscience or Plant & Crops Sectors. Please refer to the call document for further details of the competition scope. Visit the KTN website to find out more here