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Jack Dalton wins poster prize at TechBio UK Conference
Congratulations to student Jack from Cohort 1 for winning Best Poster at the Future Talent Competition during the TechBio UK Conference, organised by the BioIndustry Association (BIA)! 🏆
Jack presented a fantastic poster showcasing his work, impressing both judges and attendees. It was also a great opportunity for Jack to make meaningful connections with biomanufacturing companies, VCs, and consultants.
Well done Jack! 🥳
James Bridson wins poster prize at the 16th European Nitrogen Fixation Conference
Congratulations to James Bridson (Cohort 1) for winning a poster prize at the 16th European Nitrogen Fixation Conference on 26th August 2025!
James presented his research and engaged with a wide range of researchers and industry representatives. Reflecting on the experience, he said: “I got some really constructive feedback from researchers and industry representatives about the challenges of my work, the major roadblocks to implementation of this science in the field, as well as potential future directions, which has all been very valuable as I move forward and define the direction of my DPhil project.”
Well done, James! We’re excited to see where your project goes next!
Welcoming Cohort 2 Students!
On Monday 15th September, cohort 2 students arrived in Bristol for their first of two Welcome Weeks. After their Welcome Week in Bristol, students moved over to Oxford for their second Welcome Week. Each week is aimed to settle students in, organise access to various university buildings, and meeting new researchers.
Summer School, June 2025
From Monday 23rd to Wednesday 25th June, the first EngBio CDT Summer School took place at Bristol’s Engine Shed.
Training Day, Wednesday 11th June
On Wednesday 11th June, the CDT students came together in Oxford for a training day.
International Day for Biological Diversity
Biological diversity underpins our whole world. We caught up with Jack, one of our CDT students based in Oxford and asked him what he was currently researching and why he was interested in Biological Diversity
Cohort 1 Begins Their Short Research Project 2
After having a well-earnt break, Cohort 1 will be starting their second short research project this week.
Cohort 1 Begins Their Short Research Project 1
On Monday 17th February 2025, students began their first of two individual short research projects. These projects are 11 weeks long, giving students the opportunity to work with a supervisor to develop their ideas.
Retreat 2024
Just before the Christmas break, students from Bristol and Oxford spent a couple of days in Swindon together. Here, they discussed their upcoming group project work, their short research projects, and had a training session about public engagement.
The EngBio CDT Welcomes the First Cohort
We are very excited to welcome our first cohort to the Engineering Biology CDT course!
EPSRC & BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineering Biology (EngBio CDT)
University of Bristol
School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology
Tankard’s Close
Bristol, BS8 1TW
University of Oxford
Department of Engineering Science, Botnar Research Centre, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD
