Winners of ‘Microbes to the Rescue’ Short Story Competition Announced

We are delighted to share the winners of our Microbes to the Rescue’ short story competition sponsored by the Environmental Biotechnology network. First prize of £500 goes to Elizabeth Taylor for her story ‘From the Ashes.’ The author uses an engaging family drama to illustrate how environmental biotechnology can transform plastic waste management into a Read More

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Two events in Southampton

4th October 2023, 7.30 pm – 9pm. Talk at Southampton Central Library on eco-themed rom-com Habitat Man, set in Southampton. Free entry. Please book here. ‘Murder in the Citizens’ Jury’ University of Southampton 11th Nov 3pm – 4pm Free entry but tickets may go fast. Location: University of Southampton, Highfield Campus. Building 6 (old Nuffield Theatre) Read More

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New Short Story competition

We have a new short story competition for science-minded writers focused on the theme ‘Microbes to the Rescue’, with prizes of £800/$1000 and deadline of 21st September 2023. Details are here. This competition is sponsored by the Environmental Biotechnology Network and aims to use fiction to raise awareness of what microbial systems can do for us. Read More

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