Engineering biology scale-up for a circular minerals economy  For researchers and companies developing biological approaches to metal recovery, critical minerals and circular materials, designing for ...

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...

This issue showcases recent activity across the Elemental community, including a joint webinar on engineering biology and bioleaching, student research presentations, the RSC Inorganic Biochemistry Di...

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 ...

Today we shine a spotlight on Jhuma Sadhukhan, Professor of Environmental, Energy and Chemical Engineering at University of Surrey. Jhuma is an ELEMENTAL Hub Co-I for work package 6, where her experti...

On 14th September 2026, Elemental was delighted to host a thought-provoking webinar with Dr Jeantine E. Lunshof, internationally recognised bioethicist and pioneer of collaborative ethics.   The sessi...

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...

To achieve real-world impact, biotechnologies must be economically viable, scalable and integrated within industrial supply chains. This is the focus of work package 6 at University College London, wh...

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...

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...

The Inorganic Biochemistry Discussion Group (IBDG) serves the UK community of inorganic biochemists and bioinorganic chemists. The IBDG was founded in 1975 to encourage activities relating to teaching...

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 ...

In today’s spotlight, we interviewed Joy Zhang, Professor of Sociology at the University of Kent. As the Responsible Research and Innovation lead for ELEMENTAL, Joy collaborates with all Work Packages...

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...

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...

Meet the Elemental Hub team, including researchers, Co‑Investigators, and collaborators driving innovation in engineering biology and critical minerals research. Learn about their expertise and roles ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ‘...

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...

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...

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 ...

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, ...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...