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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Three experts will explore how to realize the promise of synthetic biology while controlling potential risks in our free webinar on "Frontiers in Synthetic Biology: SpudCells, Mirror Life & Societal Implications." 📅Thurs, 10/29 ⏰2-3:30pm CT 📍Zoom Register: z.umn.edu/synbioCLV Meet our speakers ⬇️

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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Are you an ECR looking to develop a career in industry & learn more of the differences between industrial & academic-driven research? Last chance to apply for the Bioprocessing Entrepreneurship Scale-Up Technologies (BEST) Challenge programme 2026 find out more here. elementalhub.org/2026/06/23/b...

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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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Nikolas Rose @rose-nikolas.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The celebration of the remarkable life of Diana Rose and her pathbreaking mental health activism will take place in London an the afternoon of Saturday 26 September. Please hold her in your thoughts and in your heart. You can find tributes to her life and work at www.dianarose.fr

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Julian Sale @juliansalelab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

@joyzhang.bsky.social has released the new website for 'Care-full Synthesis', the parallel @wellcometrust.bsky.social funded social science and ethics project running alongside the Synthetic Human Genome project, SynHG. Keep an eye on it for updates! research.kent.ac.uk/carefullsynt....

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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Yesterday we hosted a most thought provoking webinar led by Dr Jeantine E. Lunshof, internationally recognised bioethicist and pioneer of collaborative ethics. View the slide presentation & learn more about the stimulating discussion & Q&A session with @joyzhang.bsky.social below shorturl.at/VVjLS

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Collaborative Ethics in Action: Insights from Dr Jeantine E. Lunshof - ELEMENTAL

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...

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International Sociological Association (ISA) @isa-sociology.org · 14/09/2026

⏳Only 1 month left! Only one month left to submit your abstract for #ISAWCS27! Join us in Gwangju, Korea, from July 4–10, 2027, for the XXI World Congress of Sociology. Submission deadline: October 14, 2026.

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Progress Educational Trust (PET) @pet-bionews.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

LAUNCHING: A Vision Paper by Professor Joy Zhang, Dr Andy Jin, Sarah Norcross and Sandy Starr. You can access the comment piece in full for free in BioNews: www.progress.org.uk/after-attitu... Funded by Wellcome #Ethics #genetics #genomics #science #publicengagement

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

After Attitudes, introducing EARS! Super thrilled to launch ‘Tuning EARS for the Future’ — a @gsej.bsky.social and @pet-bionews.bsky.social collaboration, and proud part of @wellcometrust.bsky.social’s ‘Constructive Conversations’ programme. Full announcement: www.progress.org.uk/after-attitu...

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After attitudes: tracking the distance between science and society to guide action | PET

Introducing 'Tuning EARS for the Future', part of the Wellcome-funded 'Constructive Conversations' programme

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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Only a month from today, 14 September at 2 pm GMT Elemental welcomes leading bioethicist & pioneer of collaborative ethics Dr Jeantine Lunshof to headline our next webinar ‘The Role of Collaborative Ethics at the Frontiers of Discovery Science’. Book now. #ElementalHub shorturl.at/ChQHT

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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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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This is an amazing programme. You’ll get lots of insights into biotech entrepreneurship—and have lots of fun!

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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Are you an Elemental Hub member yet? It's free to join & you will be part of the UK's Engineering Biology Mission Hub for environmental processing & sustainable metal recovery. Read more & be part of a dynamic community shaping the future of environmental biotechnology elementalhub.org/home/join-us

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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The latest in our Member Spotlight series features @joyzhang.bsky.social. As the Responsible Research & Innovation (RRI) lead for ELEMENTAL, Joy's work with Elemental is slightly different as she collaborates across all Work Packages. Be inspired and informed at elementalhub.org/2026/06/05/m...

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Member Spotlight: Professor Joy Zhang - ELEMENTAL

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...

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GSEJ-For Better Knowledge @gsej.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🎉We’re hiring!🎉 Four exciting opportunities for ECRs interested in the good governance and constructive communications of synthetic genomics and genetic technologies in general. research.kent.ac.uk/global-scien... #AcademicJobs #PostdocJobs #ResearchJobs #STS #Governance #RRI

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🎉We're recruiting!🎉 Want to be part of one of the most exciting scientific frontiers of our time? We are hiring two postdocs in the Social Study of Synthetic Genomics to work on our @wellcometrust.bsky.social funded Care-full Synthesis project . See: jobs.kent.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Thrilled to share our fantastic lineup of speakers for 'Shaping the Plant Synthetic Biology Community', bringing together diverse perspectives to co-construct the future of plant synthetic biology in the UK. 📍 Norwich Research Park & Online 🗓 15 June | 🕒 1:30–4:30 🎟 Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/48xr9a3v

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Shaping the Plant Synthetic Biology Community: A Dual Launch Event

Join us for a hybrid dual launch of a new Relational Map and cross-sector Observatory shaping the future of UK plant synthetic biology.

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GSEJ-For Better Knowledge @gsej.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Huge congratulation to GSEJ External Member @camilleserisier.com on her selection as a 2026 British Pavilion Fellow with the British Council. The Fellowship forms part of the 61st Venice Biennale, one of the most significant global platforms for contemporary art research.kent.ac.uk/global-scien...

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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Today we spotlight our #BusinessInteractionVouchers. Also known as BIVs, we have up to £50,000 available to support industry-academic in engineering biology for metal processing. All information including funding guidelines available below, deadline 29th May 5 pm. #Applynow shorturl.at/t2cOB

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Business Interaction Vouchers (Round 2) - ELEMENTAL

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GSEJ-For Better Knowledge @gsej.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The 1st edition of the 'Relational Map of #Plant #SyntheticBiology in the UK' is out! 🌱 It's a transdisciplinary collaboration between @olmoore.bsky.social , Dr Little & Dr Rylott. Part of the ARIA-funded Futuring Biological Commons, led by @joyzhang.bsky.social To access doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

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Mapping for the Future of Plant Synthetic Biology in the UK – Centre for Global Science and Epistemic Justice

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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Explore our newly launched #ElementalHub Spring Newsletter which is packed full of latest activity including our recent annual meeting & exciting events to come soon, as well as new #fundingopportunities. Also showcasing a #CriticalMinerals feature, explore it here elementalhub.org/2026/03/24/s...

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Spring Newsletter 2026 - ELEMENTAL

Inside, you’ll find highlights from the Elemental Annual Meeting in York, where researchers and partners gathered to celebrate progress and forge new collaborations. We’re also announcing the first re...

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International Sociological Association (ISA) @isa-sociology.org · 06/03/2026

📣 “Meet-the-Editors” of Current Sociology Webinar for prospective contributors by Current Sociology editors 🗓️ March 12, 2026 at 5pm - 7pm SGT (UTC +8) 🔗 Register at tinyurl.com/sociologyweb...

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International Sociological Association (ISA) @isa-sociology.org · 06/03/2026

#Conference ℹ️ “Solidarity: Possibilities and Pitfalls” 2026 Annual Congress of the South African Sociological Association (SASA) on July 6-9, 2026 at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa 🗓️ Deadline for abstracts: March 15, 2026 🔗 sociology.africa/index.php/an...

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Given reported cases, we feel the need to clarify: please be aware of scam emails. ‘presidentola10115@gmail.com’ is not associated with either Current Sociology Monographs or myself. We only communicate via official journal email listed on the journal website and through university email accounts.

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Always a pleasure to discuss @isa-sociology.org journals and publication outlooks, especially with fellow Current Sociology editors, Joonmo Son and Daniel Goh, alongside the Executive Committee meeting. Also loved the reusable conference badge. Also loved the reusable conference badge.

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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Last week Elemental PDRAs & PhD researchers & members gathered in York for the Transcriptomics Analysis Pipeline Workshop. This in‑person session offered a practical & collaborative environment to explore RNA‑sequencing data analysis. Read more at elementalhub.org/2026/02/12/t... #ElementalHub

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Reflecting on the Transcriptomics Analysis Pipeline Workshop- 10 February 2026 - ELEMENTAL

Discover highlights from the University of York’s Transcriptomics Workshop. Learn RNA-seq workflows, data analysis, and pathway interpretation in a hands-on, expert-led session.

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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Our keen followers will have noted our Year 2 Annual Meeting posts last week. By bringing partners & stakeholders together, the meeting reinforced our shared goals, strengthened collaboration across work packages, & helped further develop our community. #ElementalHub elementalhub.org/2026/02/17/h...

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Highlights from the Elemental Annual Meeting- York February 2026 - ELEMENTAL

Highlights from Day One The event kicked off with a warm welcome from Chair, Martin Warren, setting the context for the meeting and its goals. Attendees were introduced to the latest updates from BBS...

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

What can top spending two days with some of my favourite engineering biologists at @elementalengbio.bsky.social annual meeting? Delivering an RRI and engagement session with the wonderful Emma Cook, Head of Engagement at UKRI-BBSRC

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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

That’s a wrap on the BBSRC ELEMENTAL Mission Hub Annual Meeting, where we celebrated our second year and mapped out plans for 2026. Thanks must go to all our speakers and panellists for leading the event and our delegation for coming along. Also all at Hilton York! #EngineeringBiology

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Submission portal now working! Deadline extended to 2 March. Look forward to receiving your abstracts!

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GSEJ-For Better Knowledge @gsej.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

If you are interested in #ScienceDiplomacy, #ScienceCommunication or #PublicEngagement, please join us in Malaysia this July! Still 11 days to submit your abstract!

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GSEJ-For Better Knowledge @gsej.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

📣 #CallforAbstracts 'Global Public Deliberation in Science and Technology: Knowledge Pluralism and the Policy Interface' Detail: research.kent.ac.uk/global-scien... 📝 Abstracts: 250 words ⏰ Deadline: 1 Feb 🔗 Submit here: tinyurl.com/2kd2zey #PublicEngagement #SciencePolicy #KnowledgePluralism

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Ol Pritchard-Moore @olmoore.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Absolutely delighted that our panel for @easst.bsky.social '26 was accepted. Please submit an abstract to our panel "Commoning socio-technical frontiers: Navigating cutting-edge science & technology..." Deadline 28th February - P014 at conference EASST2026. nomadit.co.uk/conference/e...

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Great 48 hours- Thanks to the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social and DSIT for the consultation on anticipatory biotech governance in Paris. A delightful bonus was a group photo with iGEMers. Equally grateful to @sonjavw.bsky.social for the wonderfully interdisciplinary science diplomacy event in Cambridge.

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

So look forward to learning from everyone at this event!

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GSEJ-For Better Knowledge @gsej.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

We’re very pleased to announce the publication of the ODESSI Conference Report. This is a major initiative that GSEJ, in close collaboration with our global partners, will be advancing. At its core is an effort to bring together public engagement and science diplomacy. lnkd.in/eFcBXxXG

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 10/11/2025

Misleading content can be both hard to spot and dangerous. But how can we identify and debunk it? Join Professor Iryna Gurevych for the free Milner Prize Lecture on 17 November as she explores: royalsociety.org/science-events-and…

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Françoise Baylis @francoisebaylis.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I am so very excited about this new chapter of my life. Looking forward to working alongside talented colleagues to find creatives ways to leverage knowledge for the benefit of Canadians www.dal.ca/news/2025/11...

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Dalhousie’s Dr. Françoise Baylis begins new chapter as president of the Royal Society of Canada

Global bioethics leader steps into a pivotal national role, aiming to deepen public trust in research, amplify Canadian voices on the world stage, and champion science for societal good.

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Françoise Baylis @francoisebaylis.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

My next Zoom lecture on heritable human genome editing — November 6, 2025. The plan is to provide a worldwind summary of the last 10 years ….

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Having just finished the final episode, I’m filled with both sadness and gratitude. The weekly programme will be greatly missed — a true loss for the BBC and for science communication worldwide.

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Roland Pease @peaseroland.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

For 61 years the #BBCWorldService has been broadcasting the latest in science via its weekly Science in Action programme. That dies in the next half hour, with this final edition, reflecting on the fall in trust in expertise driven by malign interests over recent years.

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Roland Pease @peaseroland.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

It's the end of the road for BBC Science in Action. But science itself is facing growing roadblocks. For this terminal edition of SinA I'm joined by @naomioreskes.bsky.social @drdebhoury.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social & @angierasmussen.bsky.social for where now? www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...

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BBC World Service - Science In Action, How science got here, and where next

As anti-science leaves research reeling, does evidence-based policy have a future?

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GSEJ-For Better Knowledge @gsej.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

New Release- A New Social Compact to Grapple with #MirrorLife Catch the commentary + full transcript from the Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes (CSPO) ASU and @unevadareno.bsky.social organised workshop. blogs.kent.ac.uk/global-scien... #SynBio #Biosafety #Biosecurity #ScienceGovernance

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