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Upcoming Events
Discover upcoming events in the biofilm research community. Join conferences, webinars, and workshops to connect with experts, share knowledge, and stay at the forefront of biofilm science and innovation.
NBIC x Policy Seminar with Prof Paul Cairney, 2 December 2026
Join us on 2 December 2026 for the first session in our new hybrid seminar series – ‘NBIC x Policy’. We’re delighted to open the series with Prof Paul Cairney from the University of Stirling.
Parliament for Researchers with the House of Lords Conference 2026
Taking place online on Wednesday 25 November 2026 from 10:30-16:00, Parliament for Researchers with the House of Lords is a one-day conference designed to help UK researchers...
Reservoir Microbiology Forum, 17-18 November 2026
The next Reservoir Microbiology Forum will take place from 17-18 November 2026. The event will take place at the Energy Institute, 61 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7AR, UK....
ISMOS 11, 14-17 June 2027
Join the 11th International Symposium on Applied Microbiology and Molecular Biology in Oil Systems (ISMOS 11) in Bergen, Norway from 14-17 June 2027. ISMOS is the largest event...
News
Stay updated with the latest news in biofilm research, including breakthrough studies, innovative technologies, and key developments within the biofilm community.
Liverpool Crowned Global ‘City of Innovation’
NBIC-LIVE celebrates Liverpool’s achievement in being crowned the world’s first WIPO City of Innovation, recognising...
University Of Liverpool and United Utilities Strengthen Ties Through New Partnership
The University of Liverpool and United Utilities have signed an agreement to explore new ways of working together in...
Committee Calls for Urgent Policy Action to Boost UK’s Engineering Biology Sector
The Science and Technology Committee urges urgent policy actions across Government to maximise the contribution of...
Helping Alternative Proteins Go Mainstream for a Sustainable Planet
A £38m centre dedicated to developing acceptable and planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins is to be headed...
Target Product Profiles for Diagnostics
The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Syndicate recently launched their diagnostic target product...
Major Research and Innovation Infrastructure Investment for the University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool will lead a new £125 million national research facility to drive forward scientific...
University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry Awarded Queen’s Anniversary Prize
The University of Liverpool's Department of Chemistry has been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its...
Southampton Collaboration with Local Shipping Company to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Marine Biofouling
The University of Southampton is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Carisbrooke Shipping Limited, a company...
University of Liverpool partners in new Microbials Accelerator Programme
NBIC partners at the University of Liverpool are a core partner for a new Innovate UK-funded Microbials (Microbiome,...
Life Sciences in the Central South: Report from the Southern Policy Centre
Life sciences in the central South offer unique strengths and the intellectual firepower to tackle the health...
New method to promote biofilm formation and increase efficiency of biocatalysis
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have revealed a new method to increase efficiency in biocatalysis, in a...
CF AMR Syndicate: Lifting The Limits Of Cystic Fibrosis Antimicrobial Development
Exploring the theme of ‘lifting the limits together’, this week (13-19 June) marks Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Week 2022. The...