CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering

Research Centre at the University of Minho

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🍇🌱 CEB will be at the event on Decarbonisation & Sustainability in the Wine Sector! 🍷♻️

🎟️ Free participation (registration required).
👉 Scan the QR Code on the poster to register.
#CEB #UMinho #Sustainability #WineIndustry

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🍄 FRG @ CEB

Fungi for health, environment & food safety.
From bioremediation to antifungals and mycotoxin prevention, FRG turns science into sustainable innovation.
▶️ Watch the video!
#FRG #CEB #Biotechnology

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🧫 Can we change what a microbe produces?

Miguel Francisco explains it in the new episode of “Q? – The Answer Lies in Science”! 🚀

Discover how microorganisms can be reprogrammed for biotech applications.
▶️ Watch now!
#CEB #Biotechnology #ScienceCommunication

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🚶‍♀️ Update | Biological Engineering Walks
The June 3 walk has been cancelled.
📅 New date: June 22 | 🕕 18:00
📍 Departure from the main entrance of DEQB

Join us for another moment celebrating 40 Years of Biological Engineering! ✨
#40YearsOfBiologicalEngineering #UMinho

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CEB involved in the discovery of a new fungal species!

Researchers from MUM & CEB helped identify Banningia arbuti, a new fungus isolated from strawberry trees in Oleiros.

A contribution to biodiversity knowledge & future biotech applications. ✨

#CEB #UMinho #Fungi

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📢 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships | LABBELS 2026
Research opportunities in biotech, engineering, health & environmental sciences.

📅 Expression of interest: May 31
📅 Call deadline: Sept 9, 2026

👉 https://t.co/lZ0T3K7MUE
#MSCA #Postdoc #LABBEL

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STARTUP ZERO 2026

Ideas & Business Competition in bioeconomy and circular economy. ♻️

📢 Applications open until May 31!
Support for innovative ideas, startups & sustainable solutions.
👉 More info: STARTUP ZERO 2026

#StartupZERO #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

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📢🔬 CEB at the VII Education, Science & Technology Fair
From May 14–17, CEB showcased projects like Naturtex 🌿 and VIIAFOOD 🍎 at Expolima, highlighting biotech for sustainability & innovation.

Thanks to everyone who visited us in Ponte de Lima! ✨

#CEB #UMinho #Expolima

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💬🔬 FNAC Talks
A great first session of the FNAC Talks! ✨
Thanks to Francisco Pereira, Madalena Lemos & Pedro Mota for sharing their journeys in Biological Engineering.

And thank you to everyone who joined us at FNAC Braga! 🚀
#40YearsOfBiologicalEngineering #FNACBraga

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🍻🔬 Pint of Science Braga is on!

From May 18–20, researchers meet the public in Braga’s bars for relaxed science talks. 🧠🍺

📍 Galeria 101, Estúdio 22 & Letraria
👉 More info: Pint of Science Portugal
#PintOfScience #CEB #UMinho

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🔬✨ National Scientists Day

Today we celebrate everyone who transforms curiosity into knowledge and science into impact. 🌍

Inspired by José Mariano Gago, we continue to believe in science for all.

#NationalScientistsDay #Science #MarianoGago

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📢🔬 CEB at the VII Education, Science & Technology Fair

📅 May 14–17
📍 Expolima, Ponte de Lima
Discover Naturtex 🌿 and VIIAFOOD 🍎 projects and explore biotech for sustainability & innovation. ♻️

#CEB #UMinho #Expolima

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💬🔬 What Does a Biological Engineer Do?

📅 May 16 | 🕕 18:00
📍 FNAC Braga
The FNAC Talks begin with Francisco Pereira, Madalena Lemos & Pedro Mota sharing their professional journeys in Biological Engineering. ✨
#40YearsOfBiologicalEngineering #FNACBraga

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📢 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships | LABBELS 2026
Interested in applying? LABBELS welcomes candidates in biotech, engineering, health & environmental sciences.

📅 Expression of interest: May 31
📅 Call deadline: Sept 9

👉 https://t.co/lZ0T3K7f56
#MSCA #Postdoc #LABBELS

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🎤🔬 “Conversations with Biological Engineering”

A great start to the lecture series! ✨
Thank you to everyone who joined Teresa Tavares at BLCS.
📅 Next session: June 13 with Miguel Gama
#40YearsOfBiologicalEngineering #CEB

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🎓🔬 PhD Defence – Leandro Madureira

📅 May 12 | 🕒 10:00
📍 Azurém, Guimarães
Research on methane biofixation using microalgae/cyanobacteria systems — turning greenhouse gases into value. 🌍✨
#CEB #UMinho #Biotechnology #Sustainability

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🔬🌍 XII IBA – Abstracts open until May 31!

📅 Sept 9–12, 2026
📍 Braga, Portugal
Join researchers & professionals in industrial bioprocesses, biotech, food tech & bioenergy.

👉 More info: XII IBA Official Website
#CEB #UMinho #IBA2026

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🎤🔬 This Saturday!

📅 May 9 | 🕚 11:00
📍 Biblioteca Lúcio Craveiro da Silva
Teresa Tavares presents:
“Rehabilitation of Contaminated Ecosystems – A Sustainable Path for Global Health” 🌍
#40YearsOfBiologicalEngineering #BLCS

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🔬📢 CEBinars 2026 | May Session
📅 May 8 | 📍 CEB Auditorium
Internal Sessions com:
• L. Sousa
• E. Coelho
• M. Barreiros
• A. Colunga
Partilha científica & colaboração 🤝
☕ Traz a tua chávena!
#CEBinars #CEB

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🚶‍♀️🌿 This Wednesday!
May 6 | 🕔 17:00
📍 DEQB entrance → city centreJoin the 1st walk of the 40 Years celebrations! 🎉
👕 T-shirts (€5) available on the day.#40YearsOfBiologicalEngineering