Support and Guidance Blog Series
Welcome to the NBIC Support and Guidance page. Here, you can access various resources, tools, and expert advice to help you advance your biofilm research projects. Whether you need assistance with funding applications, research methodologies, or navigating policy landscapes, NBIC is here to support you every step of the way.
A Short Guide to the UK Biofilm Policy Landscape
Biofilms, complex communities of microbes adhering to surfaces, are integral to diverse sectors including healthcare, water treatment, energy production, the built environment, consumer products, marine environments, agriculture or food security, with each area...
The Importance of Policy Engagement for Biofilm Researchers
Academics today face growing pressure to engage with policymakers, practitioners, the public, media and industry. This is a balancing act in the best of cases and can present ethical, practical and personal dilemmas. For biofilm researchers, who usually work in an...
From Academic to Entrepreneur
Some academics dream to become entrepreneurs early on in their career, however, the decision to switch to a distinctly different career path and associated risks may prevent them from embarking on the journey. We have asked researchers that have decided to step...
Women in Engineering: shaping our world
International Women in Engineering Day takes place on 23 June. The international awareness campaign run by the Women's Engineering Society aims raise the profile of women engineers and focuses attention on the amazing career opportunities available to girls in this...
Virtual Public Engagement and Outreach
Public Engagement (dialoguing with the public in a meaningful way) and Outreach (raising aspirations of children) activities are extremely important in maximising the impact of NBIC, and for society to gain an understanding of what biofilms are and how they relate to...