Category: Event

Between 18th and 20th of July, members of the Twinn4MicroUp consortium took part in iGEM Fest 2025, a three-day event hosted by the iGEM Athens student team under the theme “iGEMed: Synthetic Biology and Interdisciplinary Science.” Through expert talks, student workshops, and interdisciplinary dialogue, the event offered a vibrant space for learning, exchange, and scientific inspiration.

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Twinn4MicroUp researchers from NTUA, IMGGE, and TUS actively participated in FEMS MICRO 2025, presenting their work and strengthening connections within the European microbiology community.

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Researchers from IMGGE participated in Biotrans 2025 in Basel, Switzerland — a key international symposium in the field of biocatalysis and biotransformations. Through poster presentations and active participation, the TwInn4MicroUp team contributed to discussions on enzyme applications, spore-based biocatalysts, and microbial plastic degradation.

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The Twinn4MicroUp project was present and actively contributed to the 7th ISSCBSD held in Thessaloniki, Greece (June 27th - July 4th 2025), sharing insights on plastic waste upcycling as well as fostering interdisciplinary collaboration towards a sustainable future.

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As part of Twinn4MicroUp outreach activities, 219 students visited the Biotechnology Laboratory to explore how microbial biotechnology is tackling plastic pollution and contributing to a more sustainable future.

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At ChemExpo 2025, the NTUA Biotechnology Laboratory showcased its innovative research on microbial plastic upcycling, highlighting how biotechnology and digital tools can drive sustainable change. The lab’s participation strengthened connections with students, researchers, and industry, reinforcing TwInn4MicroUp’s commitment to outreach and environmental impact.

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TwInn4MicroUp was showcased at the “Microplastics for Breakfast” event in Serbia, where the team presented its synthetic biotechnology approach to transforming plastic waste into valuable products. The event fostered cross-border collaboration and opened new pathways for partnerships with regional researchers and sustainability-focused companies.

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NTUA recently hosted a three-day open event, welcoming students and the wider public into its Schools and specialized laboratories.

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TwInn4MicroUp was presented at TUS Research Week 2025 in Ireland, where project insights were shared through a talk and poster during the Circular Systems & Nature session. The event provided a platform for discussing sustainable design and exploring the real-world impact of circular, biotechnology-driven solutions.

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The TwInn4MicroUp project is delighted to share its participation in the BioRef Winter School 2025, held from February 24 to February 28, 2025, at the Cracow University of Technology (PK), Poland. This event was organized as part of the BioRef Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree, and brought together leading experts and students to explore advancements in biorefinery, biotechnology, and sustainability. Our team contributed with insightful lectures on biocatalysis and enzyme-based plastic waste valorization, reinforcing TwInn4MicroUp’s commitment to synthetic microbial biotechnology and circular economy solutions.

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