News from Supergen Bioenergy Hub and our partners
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Systems workshops underway across the UK
Workshop report published on ‘Land use decision-making for biomass deployment’
Supergen webinar: What are the social impacts of the move to net zero?
Aston University Postgraduate Student wins Future Game Changers Award
EPSRC Engineering Net Zero Week
Opportunities for the UK and India to Collaborate around Bioenergy
Net Zero and Green Infrastructure Week
Online launch of the UK-India Bioenergy Final Report
Postgraduate students: Submit your entry for the REA Future Game Changers Award
Supergen Bioenergy Hub Bioeconomy Sustainability Indicator Model
Training and networking with our SHARE early career researchers in Aberystwyth
Work for the Supergen Bioenergy Hub – researcher needed for public engagement project
Recording from webinar on net zero governance in a post-COP26 world, 26 January 2022
Supergen Director presents at UK-Brazil talks on sustainable agriculture
Update on Annual Assembly and series of topic workshops for spring 2022
Support for BEIS Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme competition
Collaborative working between UK and India in bioenergy research project
Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director appointed to Science Advisory Council of the Department for Transport
Postponed Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2022 – your feedback needed
Supergen Bioenergy Hub on the royal agenda
Supergen early career researchers delivering net zero energy research
Reflections on the COP26 journey
Sharing Supergen Bioenergy Hub research at COP26
Earthbeat COP tour visits Aston University
Supergen Bioenergy App
Consultation response on net zero governance
Biomass and Bioenergy special issue: Building a sustainable biofuels industry, international conference in Gothenburg, 4-6 November 2019
Opportunities from major funders, September 2021
Market assessment and toolkit to advance bioenergy development in Africa (BSEAA 2)
Supergen Programme delivers vision for net zero future at energy research conference
BBC Farming Today on biomass and E10
Chocolate to power our cars? Not so crazy an idea after all
Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director contributes to special report on climate science and policy
Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to the biomass strategy call for evidence
Supergen Bioenergy Hub welcomes the CCC’s priority recommendation for a UK biomass strategy aligned to net zero
Supergen programme announces net zero conference exploring the role of energy research ahead of COP26
Lixea granted €2m towards the scale up and commercialisation of biomass conversion technologies
Call for proposals in support of the final round of Supergen Bioenergy Hub flexible funding
Supergen Bioenergy Hub at EUBCE 2021, 26-29 April, online
Call for abstracts – Supergen Bioenergy Hub Researchers’ Day Meeting, deadline 20 April 2021
New Supergen Bioenergy Hub report explores research and innovation needs for biomass to energy with carbon capture and storage
Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director delivers talk on the role of bioenergy in the UK’s green economy
Supergen programme explores the decarbonisation of energy in the maritime sector
Supergen Bioenergy Hub awards flexible funding to projects investigating microalgae and land use implications
Annual Report showcases the Supergen Bioenergy Hub’s progress toward sustainable bioenergy systems despite the challenges presented by Covid-19
Survey now open: Assessing the sustainability implications of bioenergy
Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2020 focuses on the UK biomass strategy, collaboration and the path to net zero
New Supergen Bioenergy Hub report assesses sustainability standards for sectors utilising bio-based and low-carbon feedstocks
New Supergen Bioenergy Hub report provides comprehensive overview of standards related to biofuel production
Exploring temporal aspects of climate change effects due to bioenergy
New Supergen Bioenergy Hub scoping report assesses the capability of UK bioenergy models
Supergen Bioenergy Hub flexible funding – call for proposals
Flexible Funding Webinar Series dives into marine feedstocks and algae
Flexible Funding Webinar Series focuses priorities on anaerobic digestion
Flexible Funding Webinar Series begins by exploring priorities for land use
Joint webinar explores the role of catalysis in delivering sustainable bioenergy and bioproducts
Enhanced Rice Straw Biogas project secures international development funding
Environmental trade-offs associated with bioenergy from agri-residues in sub-tropical regions: A case study of the Colombian coffee sector
Supergen Bioenergy Hub at EUBCE 2020, 6-9 July
Calling all bioenergy ECRs: Help create our new Bioenergy App
Webinar explores temporal and accounting aspects of greenhouse gas emissions
Briefing paper: Accounting whole life cycle bioenergy emissions within the UNFCCC emission accounting framework
Supergen Bioenergy Hub Case Studies
Policy briefing on biomass availability
Supergen Hubs ECR webinars
Briefing paper: Greenhouse gas emissions – timing matters!
Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director to address Climate Assembly UK on the role of bioenergy on the path to net zero
A review of the role of bioenergy modelling in renewable energy research and policy development
New government report on bioenergy with carbon capture and storage
SHARE alumna profile: Carly Whittaker
Bioenergy and waste gasification in the UK report: Barriers and research needs
Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director meets with UK’s new Science Minister
Committee on Climate Change report – Land use: Policies for a Net Zero UK
Submit your abstract for the Supergen Bioenergy Hub-curated sessions at FERIA 2020
Newton Fund fellowship opportunities
Perspectives widened and knowledge gaps bridged at conference on ‘Building a sustainable European biofuel industry’
Paving the way towards clean energy and fuel in Europe
Launch of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Early Stage Career Fellowship
Supergen Bioenergy Hub awards funding to assess potential of processing pathways for UK biomass
Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee inquiry into agriculture, achieving net-zero emissions
Aston University to help prepare UK transport for a low-carbon future
Royal Society report: Sustainable synthetic carbon based fuels for transport
New PhD studentships at EBRI, Aston University
PhD studentship: Towards an aviation fuel through hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass
REA report: Ministers must commit to 16% bioenergy to safeguard UK energy security
Job opportunities at EBRI, Aston University
Supergen researcher to lead project looking at commercial viability of bioenergy systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
Building a Sustainable European Biofuel Industry Conference
Registration is now open for ‘Building a Sustainable European Biofuel Industry’, a joint conference organised by Supergen Bioenergy Hub (UK), Bio4Fuels (Norway) and Renewable Transportation and Fuels (Sweden), taking place from 4 to 6 November in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Supergen Bioenergy Hub and Department for Transport fund innovative research into bioenergy carbon capture, storage and utilisation in the transport sector
Supergen Bioenergy Hub at formal launch of rice straw biogas facility in the Philippines
Supergen Bioenergy Hub researchers, Professor Patricia Thornley and Dr Mirjam Roeder, have travelled to the Philippines for the formal launch of an anaerobic digestion pilot facility that converts rice straw to biogas.
Supergen Bioenergy Hub rapid response funding call
We’re delighted to announce the launch of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub flexible funding call, offering rapid response funding to the UK bioenergy research community.
Flexible funding call from Supergen Bioenergy Hub
We are calling for research proposals to investigate the potential for co-production of bioenergy and bio-products from UK resources to deliver sustainable environmental benefits.
UK research hubs launch latest phase of sustainable energy programme
Supergen Bioenergy Hub at EUBCE 2019
From Monday 27 to Thursday 30 May, Lisbon plays host to the 27th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE).
How to make more of Britain’s grasslands with better bioenergy production
An update from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub project – Bioenergy value chain – Whole system analysis and optimisation.
The potential for gasification of coffee stems to provide bioenergy for the coffee sector
An output from Samira Garcia’s (Aston University) mobility award.
Supergen Mobility Fund Report – Zoe Harris
Upgrading of Biomass Pyrolysis Oil by Low Temperature Plasma (LTP) Processing
An output from Dr Yang’s (Aston University) mobility award.
IBIOIC COLLABORATIVE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP (CTP) PHD PROGRAMME – CALL FOR PROJECTS #6
Growing the Biofuel from Waste Sector to meet UK Transport Targets
Event: Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Clean Growth
Utilization of energy crops from contaminated land
Supergen Bioenergy Hub Researchers Day – 2nd of May – Glasgow
Researcher Mobility Awards – now open!
Integration of Chemical, Biochemical and Thermal Processes
A joint Event, organised by Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the Anaerobic Digestion Network.
The Hub is Changing!
The Hub is Changing! December 2017 Newsletter update – for the latest on the 2018 proposed structure and bid.
University of Manchester launches #On Energy
University of Manchester launches #On Energy in Parliament 8th November.
Supergen Bioenergy Flexible Funding Programme – Call for Proposals
Proposals are invited for research-related activities which support the Supergen Bioenergy hub’s core objectives.
Registration now open Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2017 (25th October)
Public Event: Should we expand UK Bioenergy?
IPCC call for UK Experts to produce the IPCC Sixth Assessment
Ready to Burn Launch Event
Deadline Friday 22nd of September: Submit an abstract to this years SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly
New LBNet funding Opportunity: Up to £25K for POC projects.
Application Deadline 15th September 2017.
Hub Leaders Consultation
Supergen Leaders selected to prepare research hub bids
Energy from Waste and Waste to Energy Workshop
Job opportunity – Research Associate in Manchester
Process modelling of bioenergy systems including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage.
ETI: 10 years of Innovation conference and exhibition
Westminster Bridge – County Hall 21 – 22nd November 2017 09:30 – 17:30
The Anaerobic Digestion Network Research Colloquium 2017
11-12th September 2017 The Arts Annex, Building 2a, University of Southampton
EPSRC Public Affairs and Media Training Opportunity
EOI: European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability
4 year PhD opportunity
Development of an Online Decision Support Tool for Hydrogen Storage in Community Renewable Energy Systems
Balancing Growing Global Bioenergy Resource Demands – Brazil’s Biomass Potential and the Availability of Resource for Trade
Developing Sustainable Bioenergy Crops for Future Climates
Job opportunity – Research Associate: University of Bath
What’s next for bioenergy?
Last chance to register! Energy from Waste and Waste to Energy Workshop
SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly (25th October 2017)
New insights to how imported wood pellets help support sustainable forest management in the United States
Workshop: Energy from Waste & Waste to Energy (20th and 21st of July)
Is bioenergy really sustainable?
Supergen Bioenergy researchers respond to recent concerns
Workshop: Communicating Bioenergy
Friday 16th of June – British Embassy, Stockholm
SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub at All Energy
SUPERGEN Researchers Day – Glasgow
Available for download: PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF THE MAPPING EXERCISE
Bioenergy Graphic Novel Launch
International Bioenergy Conference 2017 (March)
Mapping UK Bioenergy
The International Bioenergy Conference timetable is now live!
Energy from Biomass Combustion Course (9th to 11th of January)
Registration now open: African Bioenergy Opportunities Workshop
Registration now open: SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly 2016
Wood Heat Association Conference 2016 – 28th/29th November
Event: Beyond incineration? Prospects to improve and commercialise Advanced Thermal Treatments for MSW (21st November 2016)
Job opportunity at Nottingham
Research Associate position at Imperial College
Job opportunities at EBRI
Final few days to submit your abstract!
Call for abstracts now open – 2017 International Bioenergy Conference
Sugarcane Landscapes Workshop (6th of July)
PhD Opportunity: Sustainable Biological and Synthetic Pathways for the Production of Future Automotive Energy Storage Media (or Fuels)
18th Month RA position at Aston University
New Paper: Uncertainties and temporal challenges of bioenergy systems
Bioenergy and Land Use Workshop
Mobilisation of forest bioenergy: Green dream or reality?
2 Research Fellow positions available for 15 months within EBRI (closing date 8th of May)
University of Bath: Research Associate position – closing date 2nd of May
Deadline extended: SHARE your research competition – closing date 15th of April
Event: Renewable Heat – the Role of Bioenergy (5th of May)
SHARE your research competition – closing date 8th of April
1st International Symposium on Phytoremediation for Energy and Element Developments (SPEED) – 19th of April
1-DAY BIOCHAR WORKSHOP
SHARE research sandpit – 6th and 7th of April (Leeds)
REGATEC 2016 (May 2016)
Latest SUPERGEN Newsletter
SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly – Agenda now available
1st International Biomass Emissions Conference
WHA conference 2015
Biomass and Energy Crops V – register now.
Energy from Biomass Combustion (Monday 11th -Wednesday 13th January 2016)
Call for abstracts now open!
Registration now open for the 2015 SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Bioenergy System Modelling
Young Researchers Conference: Energy Efficiency & Biomass (Feb 2016)
Call for abstracts now open – 1st International Biomass Emissions Conference
SUPERGEN Researchers Day (Thursday 21st May – Bath) – Registration now open
Two new articles about uncertainties in bioenergy
Gasification and its potential – Workshop 9th July
The 5th UK Algae Conference – 10th July
Next SUPERGEN SHARE event – 20th May, University of Bath
Gasification Workshop – Delft University (22nd April)
A bioenergy research prospectus for Southern Africa
SUPERGEN Newsletter
Biomass and Energy Crops V – Call for papers
Fuels Program Internship 2015
CombGen networking Event
Bioenergy in the UK – Prospects and Future R&D Needs
European funding for bioenergy projects
Rothamsted Research event on Wednesday 4th February 2015
We had over 30 posters at the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly from researchers across the UK.
Winners of the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly 2014 poster prize
We had over 30 posters at the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly from researchers across the UK.
Video Presentations from Hub Assembly, Nov 5th 2014
Links to all the presentations made at the Assembly are now available on Vimeo.
SHARE Network Meeting 6th November 2014
Details of the early career researchers meeting following the Assembly.
SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2014 – Timetable
Conference registration has now closed. However, there will be a live stream on this website on the day of the event.
Hub News Autumn 2014
Download the latest issue.
Report on EUBC&E Side Event – Can bioenergy pay back carbon debt in time?
The SUPERGEN Bioenergy hub successfully hosted a parallel event attended by scientists, decision makers and stakeholders at the 22nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition in Hamburg on Tuesday 24th of June. Click here for further details and a brief report.
International Bioenergy Conference 2014
Registration now open!
Call for papers
International Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Resilience
Announcement of Centre for Doctoral Training in Bioenergy
The University of Leeds (one of the partners in the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub) has been successful in its bid to the EPSRC to establish a Centre for Doctoral Training in bioenergy.
First SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly
Our first SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub assembly took place in Leeds on 19 November 2013. This attracted almost 90 people from the UK’s bioenergy community.
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