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TwInn4MicroUp Hosts Workshop on Bacterial Pigments: Bridging Science and Art
The Laboratory for Eco-biotechnology and Drug Development organized a three-day Workshop on Bacterial Pigments, introducing students from the University of Arts in Belgrade to the fascinating world of microbial pigments and demonstrating how microbial biotechnology can inspire sustainable artistic practices.
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TwInn4MicroUp Holds Year 2 General Assembly Meeting in Bari
On 16 June 2026, TwInn4MicroUp partners gathered in Bari, Italy, for the Year 2 General Assembly Annual Project Meeting, reviewing scientific progress, dissemination achievements, industrial engagement activities and the next steps toward microbial plastic upcycling.
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NTUA Biotechnology Lab Earns Runner-Up Distinction at the GreenTech Challenge
A team from the Biotechnology Laboratory of NTUA was distinguished at the GreenTech Challenge, Greece’s largest national programme for green […]
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INRAE Senior Scientist Jean-Guy Berrin visiting NTUA
We were delighted to welcome Dr. Jean-Guy Berrin from INRAE to NTUA, where he delivered a seminar titled “Oxidative CAZymes: […]
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A recap on Twinn4MicroUp’s Year 1 Knowledge Transfer Activities
During Year 1 of TwInn4MicroUp, our project’s activities brought together researchers, students, and project professionals through a wide range of expert-led learning, knowledge transfer experiences. From mastering financial rules and proposal writing to advancing green technologies for plastic waste degradation, our Year 1 Knowledge Transfer activities were all about building capacity, sharing expertise and gaining insight, within a growing community.
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63° SIB / 63rd Congress of the Italian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Twinn4MicroUp team participated in the 63° SIB Congress, held between 10–12 September 2025 in Palermo, Italy. The event gathered leading scientists and young researchers to discuss recent advances in biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology.
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Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building through Secondments – Year 1 Recap
In its first year, the Twinn4MicroUp project carried out a series of research and administrative secondments across partner institutions. These exchanges advanced expertise in plastic pre-treatment, microbial engineering, and research management, while strengthening collaboration within the consortium.
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38th International Specialized Symposium on Yeasts (ISSY38)
The Twinn4MicroUp team took part in the 38th International Specialized Symposium on Yeasts (ISSY38), held from 1–5 September 2025 in Warsaw, Poland. The event gathered leading researchers from academia and industry to discuss advances in yeast biology, biotechnology, and fermentation processes.
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