Spring Newsletter 2026

The latest issue of the Elemental newsletter is here- and it's packed with exciting developments at the forefront of engineering biology and critical minerals research.

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 recipients of our Business Interaction Vouchers, funding pioneering bio-based projects in rare earth recovery, lanthanide binding proteins, and sustainable steel recycling.

This edition also covers a range of funding opportunities, including BIV Round 2 (up to £50,000 per project) and Summer Research Studentships, alongside upcoming events, recent publications from Hub researchers, and a roundup of critical minerals news from across the UK, US, and Europe.

Whether you’re a researcher, industry partner, or simply curious about how biology is reshaping sustainable supply chains, there’s something in this issue for you.
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