BEIS has released its vision for the UK's modern industrial strategy. Government sets out 10 pillars that it sees as important for driving forward their industrial strategy across the entire economy. These are: science, research and innovation; skills; infrastructure; business…
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is calling for views to inform the UK bioeconomy strategy. The consultation is broad and looks to government objectives on decarbonisation, broader sustainability and food security, to help shape its position…
UK-India Newton Fund scoping workshop: Biological solutions to reducing industrial waste, environmental inefficiency and pollution in India Expressions of interest are being sought to attend a scoping meeting for a UK-India Newton Fund call in innovative biological solutions for managing…
Harper Adams University near Newport, England, have conducted research about how to reduce the number of resilient pathogens in porcine carcass material. The research has shown that sterilising and then disposing the pig carcasses through anaerobic digestion could generate considerable…
AD Network 3rd Call for Proof of Concept Funds Closes 31 Dec 16 This call closes soon. ADnet still have five awards of up to £60K to allocate. Do you have a NEW concept which can be investigated in a…
BEIS and Ofgem are calling for evidence on how to develop the UK energy system ensuring it is smart, flexible and future proof. Further details on the intention of the consultation can be found here. The consultation closes on 12…
Image source In the UK, we need to seek viable, alternative methods to accommodate our ever-increasing energy demand. In Hammond and O’Gradys paper, they explore the use of gas in three different scenarios to meet energy demand and reduce carbon…
Image source Dr Mary Dimambro, Managing Director at Cambridge Eco Ltd has worked on several reports with WRAP about the use of digestate in horticulture. The aim of the reports were to develop appropriate markets for quality digestates to be…
Mentoring opportunities A joint careers fair with 7 BBSRC Networks are looking for industry mentors who will support and develop early career researchers. If you would like to participate as an Industry mentor, or would like to get involved in…
Project demonstrates benefits of traceable on-line measurement of siloxanes in industrial biogas Solving the siloxane measurement problem Of all the hurdles the biogas economy has faced, the challenge of impurity measurement remains at the forefront of industrial and scientific interest…