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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
