Ian Lewis

The BBSRC Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award 2024/25 is now live. We're investing £24.1m to deliver doctoral training to support the UK’s bio-economy, awarding up to 185 studentships across three years: orlo.uk/gcgzF Nov 19 webinar: orlo.uk/BxJQJ

Opportunity for four industrialists to join BBSRC's research committee E for a three-year term. The committee is responsible for awarding fellowships and other personal awards as well as providing key mentoring support to BBSRC fellows. Apply by 12 Nov: orlo.uk/BJf1n

Gain more understanding of BBSRC’s role in advancing UK bioscience through our community webinar, hosted by Executive Chair, Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith. 📅 12 December, 10am - 11:30am. Register by 29 Nov: orlo.uk/qPyFp

📣 Now open: ALERT 2024 @BBSRC's ALERT programme is open to researchers and research technical professionals in any UK research organisation. Funds support the purchase of mid-range equipment for research across BBSRC's scientific areas. Apply: ukri.org/opportunity/mi…

Our 2024 Transformative Research Technologies (24TRT) opportunity is open. Apply for funding to pursue early-stage development of cutting-edge bioscience research technologies with transformative potential. We particularly encourage RTPs to apply. More: orlo.uk/0P8bk

Join us for the ESRC Festival of Social Science, celebrating the vital role of social science in understanding our world! 🎉 Enjoy hundreds of free events across the UK and online. 📅 When: 19 Oct - 9 Nov 🔗 More: orlo.uk/Oz6yD #ESRCFestival

Inspired by origami, new surgical techniques could transform how we diagnose and treat brain conditions such as epilepsy in the future. Backed by BBSRC and @EPSRC, the research team was led by @UniofOxford and @Cambridge_Uni. Find out more: orlo.uk/JCMjf

Exciting opportunity to help shape the future of research and innovation!💥 We are seeking new members for our Talent Panel College: orlo.uk/R2Uyp ⏰ Closes 31 Oct

We’ve invested £22.3 million into mid-range equipment for the biosciences, to enhance institutional and regional research capabilities. We’re thrilled to see that eight awards are being led by RTPs this year, with many more included as co-leads. More: orlo.uk/uaLiq

Problems with baby growth development could be solved by improving gut bacteria in pregnant mothers, increasing "nutrient transport" and decreasing reliance on pharmaceutical treatments. More on this study, funded by BBSRC: orlo.uk/xkBEx

@oh_henry @LisaWhittaker02 @ThisIsDogUnit @BeatsPerMinute @GreenManFest Me too! 🤘🏻

Are you ready to take the next step in advancing your bioscience towards impact? BBSRC Follow-on Fund is now open! Apply by 15 Oct for up to £800k towards research innovation for a new product, process or service: orlo.uk/Oe7ng Webinar 20 Aug: orlo.uk/vCe3C

@richardjparfitt Such sad news, thoughts with all his friends and family x

Carl Bevan was a brilliant drummer, a brilliant artist and a brilliant friend. So long little brother X

We're looking for members for two committees which provide advice on our digital research infrastructure strategy and our infrastructure portfolio: 🔹 Digital Research Infrastructure 🔹 Infrastructure Advisory Committee ⏰ Closes 9 August More info: orlo.uk/lUDxT

Our Policy Internships scheme is now open! Doctoral students funded by our councils can take a three month placement at an influential policy organisation and experience how research outputs inform change More: orlo.uk/nEBFh Apply by 2 October 2024

Professor Pippa Hawes, Chair of the BBSRC ALERT Panel, talks about her experience on the panel and the importance of recognition for Research Technical Professionals (RTPs). Hear about the impact of ALERT supporting world-class biosciences: orlo.uk/ZLhxh

We’re investing £34m in BioFAIR, a concept that could transform how we facilitate research data management. BioFAIR will accelerate use of findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR) data principles. Find out more: orlo.uk/pRajP @ElixirNodeUk @The_MRC

📣 Exciting News! Due to popular demand, we have extended the registration for our workshop on AI in the Food Industry until the 1st of July! Unlock the future of food with AI! Register today! aibio.ac.uk/events/aibio-f…

@pumpydavies Happy Birthday! 🥳 🎂

Pre-announcement: UKRI cross research council responsive mode pilot scheme: round 2 Find out more about the scheme: orlo.uk/W1BCW A webinar to inform potential applicants about UKRI-supported facilities and services will take place on 4 July: orlo.uk/92aaY