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Behind Elemental is an incredible team. We are proud to bring together researchers from universities & research institutes UK-wide, combining expertise in microbiology, synthetic biology, plant science, environmental engineering, biotechnology, & circular economy.

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August 25, 2026 at 7:39 AM
It's a busy time for the Elemental Hub. With a flagship event approaching in October as well as a visit to the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) in November, it's a good time to be a member. There are also opportunities for BIV funding. Join now.
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September 24, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Today we recognize the partners across our Hub. We bring together 8 leading UK institutions with expertise spanning engineering biology, environmental science, biotechnology, microbiology, & policy. This collaboration advances sustainable metal recovery. #ElementalHub #ResearchPartnership
August 27, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Time is running out to register for our October 7 event @NHM_London where industry, academia, government & strategic organisations will meet to explore how engineering biology could unlock more sustainable approaches to metal recovery and processing. Register now.
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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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September 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Our first newsletter is out mailchi.mp/a8da950d4388.... Learn more from Martin Warren @vitaminb12lab.bsky.social of our year 1 highlights plus our first major funding awards launch #BusinessInteractionVouchers #ElementalHub #EngineeringBiology #UKRI #ResearchInnovation #technologyreadiness
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June 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Trusted Research is about protecting & keeping sensitive research and intellectual property secure from theft, misuse, or exploitation. Guidance has been jointly published by NPSA & @ncsc.gov.uk For more on this and other helpful info visit our #ElementalHub website elementalhub.org/resources
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November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Our Member Spotlight series, invites followers to learn, connect & explore how Elemental & its community are advancing science & sustainability together. Check out the work of Professor Jhuma Sadhukhan, her achievements so far & standout collaborations. #ElementalHub
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Member Spotlight: Professor Jhuma Sadhukhan - ELEMENTAL
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...
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September 16, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Be part of our growing, dynamic #ElementalHub - a community driving innovation in #EnvironmentalProcessing of metals. Access our new facilities finder & stay informed of 2026 events, our latest #Funding opportunities & latest research developments. Free to join at elementalhub.org/home/join-us
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January 28, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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...

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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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February 19, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Warm wishes to all for a Happy New Year during this cold spell! Our activity is heating up kicking off 2026 with monthly events for #Collaboration & February brings our #ElementalHub Annual Meeting. Watch socials for our daily updates. 2026 funding opportunities launching soon. elementalhub.org
January 7, 2026 at 12:39 PM
In January some of our Hub team participated in the first in a series of workshops featuring Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Scale-up. Participants built a foundational understanding of how to prepare for LCA & TEA. Keep an eye out for similar Hub member workshops available soon. #ElementalHub
February 25, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Following a collaborative poster session & dinner last night we have coasted into day 2 of our Yr2 meeting with a Co-I session challenging a panel sharing experience over a number of different areas. Career pathways & health & wellbeing were popular focus points #ElementalHub
February 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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...
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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February 18, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Despite the rain in York our Year 2 Annual Meeting is underway. So far we've had a BBSRC update & 2025 review with the prospect of new learning opportunities in 2026. Now time for work package updates, posters & networking next! Great to have the team in one room. #ElementalHub #EngineeringBiology
February 11, 2026 at 3:36 PM
What a busy year for #ElementalHub. Explore our latest newsletter with a review of 2025 & showcasing new #Collaborations, #FundingOpportunities, skills development activities, & strategic context shaping our work elementalhub.org/2025/12/03/w...
Winter Newsletter 2025 - ELEMENTAL
As national policy shifts toward sustainable and secure critical-mineral supply chains, our bio-based, circular-economy research is more relevant than ever. These developments open up new opportunitie...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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...
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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March 24, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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
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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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May 19, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Watch the live webinar spotlighting #ElementalHub one of the @ukri.org series featuring the 6 UKRI-funded #EngineeringBiology Mission Hubs. Learn about our aim to contribute to a more circular resource-resilient economy, our research, & engagement here elementalhub.org/2025/07/16/u...
UKRI Engineering Biology Webinar Series – Recording now live - ELEMENTAL
On 4 July 2025, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) hosted a live webinar spotlighting the ELEMENTAL Mission Hub, as part of a series introducing the six UKRI-funded Engineering Biology Mission Hubs. Le...
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July 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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.

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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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July 29, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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.
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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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August 14, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Next week 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.

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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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September 8, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Why not bookmark our Elemental Hub Resources web pages - there is a myriad of helpful information to support collaboration, project development and knowledge exchange across the hub. Learn more at the link below.
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August 18, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Time is running out to register for the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Inorganic-Biochemistry Discussion Group (IDBG) Jubilee Symposium on 3rd & 4th September 2026. Register by tomorrow to attend.
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The RSC Inorganic Biochemistry Discussion Group Jubilee Meeting, 3-4 September 2026 - ELEMENTAL
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...
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August 13, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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".
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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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July 31, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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.

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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 ...
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July 28, 2026 at 11:32 AM