Business Interaction Voucher (BIV) Scheme now open for Round 3. Up to £50K for collaborative projects between UK businesses & academic partners working in engineering biology for sustainable metals, environmental remediation and industrial biotechnology. #Collaboration shorturl.at/4Rany

Check out the latest publication led by Jhuma Sadhukhan, one of our Elemental Hub co-investigators on Work Package 6 (Practical Implementation for a Circular Economy) “Advanced Decarbonization and Eco-Manufacturing with Lignocellulosic Biomass". #ElementalHub shorturl.at/Dq9AH

Jhuma Sadhukhan: "Advanced Decarbonization and Eco-Manufacturing with Lignocellulosic Biomass" - ELEMENTAL

Summary Every year the planet grows more than 180 billion tonnes of woody plant matter, the most abundant renewable source of carbon we have, and one that doesn’t compete with the food supply. Turning...

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Our experts are ready for today’s free Webinar 'Metal & Rare Earth Element Biology'. We have been excited to work with @ebichub.bsky.social on this event & we all look forward to hearing much more at 12 noon. #ElementalHub #Collaboration #EBIC #RareEarthElements shorturl.at/UuLRT

Joint EBIC-Elemental Webinar: Metal and Rare Earth Element (REE) Bioleaching | 29 July 2026 - ELEMENTAL

Metal and Rare Earth Element (REE) Bioleaching For the fourth and final episode in this webinar series, EBIC are partnering with Elemental Engineering Biology Mission Hub to explore metal and REE biol...

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Behind every research breakthrough is a team asking difficult questions. At Elemental, our team spans disciplines, from chemistry to biotechnology. Find out more about each of our experts here. #ElementalHub #ResearchCommunity #PeopleInSTEM elementalhub.org/home/people/

Last call to register for our free Webinar 'Metal & Rare Earth Element (REE) Biology' on 29 July at 12 noon. We are delighted to work with @EBIC_Hub to explore how engineering biology can help address critical raw material challenges. #ElementalHub #EBICHub Book now at shorturl.at/UuLRT

Joint EBIC-Elemental Webinar: Metal and Rare Earth Element (REE) Bioleaching | 29 July 2026 - ELEMENTAL

Metal and Rare Earth Element (REE) Bioleaching For the fourth and final episode in this webinar series, EBIC are partnering with Elemental Engineering Biology Mission Hub to explore metal and REE biol...

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Latest Member Spotlight is Sophie Randriamahefasoa. Based at @uniofsurrey.bsky.social working with Professor Jhuma Sadhukhan as part of Elemental Work Package 6 on 'Practical Implementation for a Circular Economy'. Learn about her research, challenges & inspirations at shorturl.at/NS05E

Member Spotlight: Dr Sophie Randriamahefasoa - ELEMENTAL

Today our spotlight shines on Sophie Randriamahefasoa, whose expertise in statistical analysis and data visualisation have contributed to the goals of Elemental’s Work Package 6, which works collabora...

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Rare earth elements power everything from smartphone to wind turbines, but separating them remains a huge scientific challenge. We are exploring new engineering biology approaches to rethink how these critical materials are recovered & reused. #RareEarths #ElementalHub elementalhub.org/about

Join us at our flagship event on 7 October, Natural History Museum. This is your chance to help shape & accelerate the translation of research & innovation into practical solutions for sustainable metal bioleaching, biorecovery & bioprocessing. Book now. shorturl.at/3x5k5

The Future of Engineering Biology for sustainable critical metal bioprocessing; from bioleaching to biorecovery and bioremediation | 7th October 2026 | London - ELEMENTAL

Event overview The event will bring together leaders and experts from across industry, academia, government, and strategic organisations to explore how engineering biology can support the sustainable ...

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We have an exciting events programme approaching. Be part of the Elemental community driving innovation by becoming a Hub Member. It's free of charge & you won't miss funding opportunities/events or your opportunity to collaborate with experts across the UK and beyond. Join today. shorturl.at/L7SKv

Elemental welcome Dr Jeantine E. Lunshof, leading bioethicist & pioneer of collaborative ethics for our 14th September webinar ‘The Role of Collaborative Ethics at the Frontiers of Discovery Science’. Book now for the hour-long seminar starting at 2 pm BST (9 am ET). shorturl.at/OEnVg

Webinar by Dr Jeantine E. Lunshof: The Role of Collaborative Ethics at the Frontiers of Discovery Science | 14 September 2026 - ELEMENTAL

Drawing on decades of experience at the forefront of genomics and synthetic biology, including as the philosopher-ethicist collaborator in George Church’s research group, Dr Lunshof will discuss why n...

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Did you know that separating rare earth elements can require hundreds of repetitive chemical steps? We're working towards more selective methods that could dramatically reduce energy use and waste #ElementalHub #MaterialsScience #RareEarthElements elementalhub.org/about/missio...

Upcoming @ukriskillscatalyst.bsky.social training taking place soon in York. A 2-hour workshop on 22 July 'Reproducible reports with Quarto’ & a hands-on 2 day ‘Introduction to Reproducible Data Analysis using R and RStudio’ on 28 & 29 July. Full details at digitalskillscatalyst.ac.uk/news

Check out our Membership Spotlight series bringing the stories of our community into the light featuring management partners, industry collaborators & early career researchers such as Dr Maria Magliulo, a PDRA working at @nhm-london.bsky.social with Dr Ana Santos. #ElementalHub shorturl.at/w3pzK

Member Spotlight: Dr Maria Magliulo - ELEMENTAL

Today we shine our spotlight on Dr Maria Magliulo, a post-doctoral research associate working at the Natural History Museum with Dr Ana Santos (Bioleaching Work Package lead). Maria is interested in ‘...

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Elemental are excited to support the BEST (Bioprocessing Entrepreneurship Scale-Up Technologies) Challenge alongside BioProNet2 & CADDA. Designed for ECRs to encourage entrepreneurial thinking & help translate research into commercial outcomes & real-world impact. Read more at shorturl.at/gXLX7

Applications now open for Bioprocessing Entrepreneurship Scale-up Technologies (BEST) Residential Challenge | 2-6 November 2026 - ELEMENTAL

Over the course of the week, participants will take part in a programme shaped by the insights and advice of senior industrialists. Sessions will include group-based activities, real-life industrial c...

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Our Summer Newsletter is out now. Members receive this regularly but follow the link below for immediate access. See highlights of the year so far, funding available plus forthcoming events & more. Stay informed of collaborative opportunities & get involved. elementalhub.org/2026/06/24/s...

Summer Newsletter 2026 - ELEMENTAL

Recent activities include the UK-US Engineering Biology for Critical Minerals Symposium in Washington, DC, expert lectures on biomining and rare earth elements, and research exploring how microorganis...

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Thank you to Prof Elizabeth Watkin @edithcowanuni.bsky.social for a fascinating lecture on how microbial biotechnology can transform biomining and support more sustainable recovery of critical minerals and rare earth elements at @nhm-london.bsky.social. elementalhub.org/2026/06/18/e...

Professor Elizabeth Watkin Explores the Future of Sustainable Biomining at Elemental Lecture  - ELEMENTAL

Professor Watkin presented two significant developments that demonstrate how microorganisms can help address some of the mining industry’s most pressing environmental and operational challenges.  The ...

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Can we engineer biology to recover valuable metals, and reduce waste at the same time? That’s the mission behind our Elemental Hub: a collaborative UK network developing bio-based solutions for metal recovery, sensing, & remediation. Interested in getting involved? elementalhub.org/home/join-us/

Researchers working at the interface of critical minerals, resource security, & sustainable processing may be interested in a new Senior Research Fellowship opportunity announced by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Find out more at elementalhub.org/2026/06/08/f...

FCDO Senior Research Fellowship Opportunity in Critical Minerals - ELEMENTAL

Researchers working at the interface of critical minerals, resource security, and sustainable processing may be interested in a new Senior Research Fellowship opportunity announced by the UK Foreign, ...

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Geo-Bio Interfaces, official journal of the Mineralogical Society of the UK & Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social welcomes submissions exploring the interface between geoscience & bioscience. The journal aims to address fundamental questions through interdisciplinary research. more at shorturl.at/xulx9

Geo-Bio Interfaces | Cambridge Core

Geo-Bio Interfaces - Yiran Dong, Jonathan Lloyd, Karrie Weber

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Our latest Member Spotlight is now live, featuring LanthaGen Bio, a Manchester-based startup developing sustainable synthetic biology solutions for the recovery of rare earth & critical metals. Learn more about their mission & it's technologies as well as the challenges they face. shorturl.at/2Rh9d

Elemental Member Spotlight: LanthaGen Bio - ELEMENTAL

Today our Spotlight shines on LanthaGen Bio, a Manchester startup focused on developing sustainable, synthetic biology-based rare earth metal extraction systems. Co-founders Sahara, Dan, and Ellie are...

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Delighted to share a new publication from Danting Chen with Julia Stegemann “SPECIATION AND LEACHABILITY OF ZINC IN ENERGY-FROM-WASTE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL RESIDUES AND EFFECTS OF PARTIAL NEUTRALISATION”. Congratulations and thanks to all collaborators & co-authors involved. shorturl.at/JD5KS

Danting Chen and Julia Stegemann: "SPECIATION AND LEACHABILITY OF ZINC IN ENERGY-FROM-WASTE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL RESIDUES AND EFFECTS OF PARTIAL NEUTRALISATION" - ELEMENTAL

Summary This study looks at how zinc behaves in air pollution control residues (APCR), a by-product produced by energy-from-waste facilities in the UK. These residues can create environmental challeng...

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Delighted to share a new publication from Danting Chen with Julia Stegemann “SPECIATION AND LEACHABILITY OF ZINC IN ENERGY-FROM-WASTE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL RESIDUES AND EFFECTS OF PARTIAL NEUTRALISATION”. Congratulations and thanks to all collaborators & co-authors involved. shorturl.at/JD5KS

Danting Chen and Julia Stegemann: "SPECIATION AND LEACHABILITY OF ZINC IN ENERGY-FROM-WASTE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL RESIDUES AND EFFECTS OF PARTIAL NEUTRALISATION" - ELEMENTAL

Summary This study looks at how zinc behaves in air pollution control residues (APCR), a by-product produced by energy-from-waste facilities in the UK. These residues can create environmental challeng...

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The @ukriskillscatalyst.bsky.social is a new national training platform to help you apply digital research skills to your own work. Explore everything on offer over at www.digitalskillscatalyst.ac.uk & if you have any questions contact research-digital-skills@york.ac.uk.

UKRI Digital Research Skills Catalyst@ukriskillscatalyst.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🚀 Exciting news for doctoral researchers & research teams! The UKRI Digital Research Skills Catalyst is now live — making high-quality digital training easier to access. Discover: 🔎 50+ training resources 💬 Free 1:1 expert help 🛠️ Events and networking Explore: www.digitalskillscatalyst.ac.uk

Let’s throwback to June 2024 to revisit the publication led by Danting Chen & Julia Stegemann “Speciation of toxic metals in metal finishing filter cake by X-ray absorption spectroscopy”. #ElementalHub #MetalRecovery #Sustainability. Read a short summary and extract at shorturl.fm/kI4Pi

Dan Ting Chen and Julia Stegemann:

Summary Our study explores how valuable metals like chromium, zinc, copper, and lead are stored in industrial waste, i.e., filter cakes from metal finishing wastewater treatment. Using advanced synchr...

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Congratulations to @JuliaStegemann, Professor, Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering @ucl.ac.uk & our Lead on WP6 on her recently awarded appointment - Fellow at @durhamias.bsky.social from Jan-Mar 2027. #Circularity #ElementalHub shorturl.at/l22wm

Elemental congratulates WP6 Lead Julia Stegemann on her successful appointment as a Visiting IAS Fellow at Durham University - ELEMENTAL

Durham University’s Institute of Advanced Study “offers world-leading researchers a unique space for transformative reflection in and beyond individual disciplines.” Professor Julia Stegemann will be ...

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🔬 UK researchers - funding is available to access world-class bioimaging facilities! The UK Bioimaging User Access Fund offers up to £5K for bioimaging or £2K for image analysis at 6 UK sites Open to PhD students, postdocs, technicians & PIs 📅 Next deadline: 31 Jul '26 👉https://shorturl.at/M2ckv

Read the introductory #ElementalHub #MemberSpotlight profile of Giuliano Sting Pechar launched in Autumn 2025 & explore what motivated his journey. Our features are an invitation to learn, connect & to see the ways we are shaping science & sustainability together. elementalhub.org/2025/09/17/m...

Member Spotlight: Dr Giuliano Sting Pechar  - ELEMENTAL

Read our Member Spotlight on Dr Giuliano Sting‑Pechar, highlighting his research, contributions to the Elemental Hub community, and impact in engineering biology and critical minerals science.

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Our publications webpages explore the latest scientific insights, reviews, contributions, & research breakthroughs in microbial biotechnology, metal-ion biology, & the sustainable environmental processing of metals. A plethora of expertise in one place #ElementalHub elementalhub.org/resources/pu...

Great second day at the BBSRC Sparking Innovation Conference 2026 in Leicester. Really valuable conversations, new connections, and plenty of inspiring insights from across the bioscience innovation community. Looking forward to building on these discussions beyond the conference.