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The Cambridge University Synthetic Biology Society Michaelmas Keynote this year will be delivered, over Zoom, by Professor Matthew Bennett (Departments of Biosciences & Bioengineering, Rice University) at 6 PM GMT on Monday 13th December.

The Biomaker Challenge is an opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team to identify and solve lab or field challenges, learn to use code-free programming for hardware and user interface development, develop biological applications, scientific instruments and real-world tools, or develop new ideas. The 2021 Winter Challenge will support projects exploring plants, soil and the environment.

Cambridge University video highlights importance of interdisciplinary research.

Hear from the Biomaker Challenge 2020 finalists and find out more about their low-cost, open-source biological hardware projects.

Join researchers from across the University and beyond to discover the hidden past and present of Cambridge. Part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme. From the 10 th -19 th September 2021 you can take a peek inside research labs and explore the history of science and technology in Cambridge.

Catch-up on the latest news from Horizon Europe, including an overview of their priorities in the areas of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture & environment and health.

Learn more about Cambridge Makespace's biology lab: Biomakespace. Space and resources available for individuals, entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Catch up on the Cambridge Festival talk exploring the threats and opportunities of synthetic biology.

The 2021 virtual Cambridge Festival is running until the 4th of April. Topics cover the breadth of Cambridge research, with several interesting talks and events covering the intersection of biology, engineering and computing.

Join MA Material Futures students for a serries of online evening sessions exploring the intersection of design, biology and technology. Sessions include regenerative systems, design for emergency and biological machines.