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Learn about what we have been up to: on this page you’ll find all the latest news and musings from the Biorenewables Development Centre.

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Co-author of a Nobel Peace Prize Winning report on climate change to appear at York Festival of Ideas

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World-renowned experts including the co-author of a prize-winning report on climate change will discuss the vital role universities play in tackling global challenges at York Festival of Ideas. As part of a major Festival Focus Day, What Have Universities Ever Done…

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Now available: pre-funded projects to help Yorkshire businesses.

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This is a unique opportunity for SMEs to access tailored support, worth around 2 days of work (to the value of £1,000 – £1,500) to develop innovative products or processes. You can also join the regions BioVale innovation cluster which offers…

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Register now to attend the BDC talk at the Pint of Science Festival.

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Building a green future with the bioeconomy When: Thursday 16th may 2019 Where: Walmgate Ale House , 25 Walmgate, York YO1 9TX By Dr Anna Alessi, BDC Researcher Our global economy relies on fossil-fuel based products, but this toxic relationship pollutes…

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Register now – 2nd Microwave Commercialisation Club Workshop.

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Taking microwave technology from the lab to industrial scale When: Thursday 9th May 2019, 10am – 1.30pm Where: BDC, Dunnington, York A free half-day symposium supported by the EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) The Microwave Commercialisation Club (MCC) is a…

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Register now – Natural ingredient innovation for flavours & fragrances.

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Natural ingredient innovation for flavours & fragrances Date: Thursday 23rd May, 9:30am–1:30pm Venue: Croda, Cowick Hall, Goole, DN14 9EN This workshop will consider innovation around the use of natural ingredients for flavours & fragrances in both the food & personal…

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