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TwInn4MicroUp at the 2nd Student Conference of Biotechnology at Agricultural University of Athens

December 2, 2025

The 2nd Student Conference of Biotechnology took place at the Agricultural University of Athens on 28–29 November 2025, gathering undergraduate […]

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TwInn4MicroUp Showcases Plastic Upcycling Innovation at the GreenTech Challenge

November 27, 2025

The Industrial Biotechnology and Biocatalysis Group of NTUA participated in this year’s GreenTech Challenge, the leading national programme promoting green […]

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TwInn4MicroUp at Biennale Architettura 2025 and the International Book Fair

November 20, 2025

As part of its outreach and science communication efforts, the TwInn4MicroUp team from IMGGE participated in two major non-scientific international events, the Biennale Architettura 2025 in Venice, Italy and the International Book Fair in Belgrade, Serbia, showcasing how microbial biotechnology can inspire sustainable design and engage the wider public.

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GPSIS 2025-Global Polymer Sustainability & Innovation Summit

November 11, 2025

The TUS team actively participated in the Global Polymer Sustainability & Innovation Summit (GPSIS) 2025, held from 29–31 October at the Technological University of the Shannon in Athlone, Ireland. The event gathered around 100 participants from academia, industry, and policy to advance sustainable polymer technologies.

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TwInn4MicroUp at the AI 4 LIFE: Biotech Future Forum 2025

November 10, 2025

As part of its industry engagement activities, the TwInn4MicroUp team participated in the AI 4 LIFE: Biotech Future Forum 2025 in Belgrade, a national event focused on biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and innovation. The Forum provided a key opportunity to strengthen collaboration with industrial stakeholders and align the project’s research goals with Serbia’s expanding BIO4 ecosystem.

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Yeast in the Bioeconomy Conference (YBC) 2025

October 30, 2025

The UNIBA team participated in the Yeast in the Bioeconomy Conference (YBC) 2025, held from 22–24 October in Compiègne, France. The event gathered researchers, industry experts, and innovators to discuss the pivotal role of yeasts in advancing a sustainable bioeconomy.

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Plastic Upcycling Research at Researchers’ Night 2025

October 11, 2025

At the Zografou Campus of NTUA, TwInn4MicroUp joined the European Researchers’ Night 2025, engaging hundreds of visitors with its vision for a circular bioeconomy through microbial innovation.

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Mikrobiokosmos 2025 and Twinn4MicroUp Satellite Symposium: Celebrating Microbial Science and Collaboration

October 5, 2025

The Mikrobiokosmos Conference 2025 in Thessaloniki gathered scientists, students, and industry to explore advances in microbiology and biotechnology. As part of the event, the Twinn4MicroUp project and ISME hosted a satellite symposium on career development and funding, offering early-career researchers insights into lab culture, teaching, ERC opportunities, and career paths.

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European Biotech Week – B-Factor

October 5, 2025

The Twinn4MicroUp team participated in the European Biotech Week – B-Factor event, held on 30 September 2025 in Taranto, Italy. The event brought together institutions, companies, and the academic community to highlight the role of biotechnology in innovation, sustainability, and regional development.

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Upcoming Satellite Symposium at the Joint International Conference of Mikrobiokosmos & CEESME 2025

August 26, 2025

This September, the TwInn4MicroUp project will actively participate in the Joint Mikrobiokosmos & CEESME Conference in Thessaloniki (22-24/09/2025), contributing a satellite symposium dedicated to supporting and inspiring early-career researchers in the field of Biotechnology and beyond.

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