Driven by curiosity. Driving changeProf Róisín Owens appointed to top Irish science forum
Bioelectronics professor joins new National Science Advice Forum advising the Irish Government on scientific evidence in policymaking
Synthetic RNA ‘nanostars’ create programmable compartments in bacteria
Researchers from Prof Di Michele’s lab have found a new way to organise molecules inside living cells, opening possibilities for more controlled and efficient biomanufacturing. Study published in Nature Communications.
2026 CEB Robot Club tournament boots up on 12 May
CEB Robot Club has officially confirmed the date for its 2026 tournament. Bots built by staff and students from all levels and sections of the department will pit their bots against each other on Tuesday 12 May.
The ‘zombie cell’ effect
New study from Prof Ljiljana Fruk’s research group explains chemotherapy resistance in lung and ovarian cancers
Prof Dame Lynn Gladden chairs 2026 QEPrize
Nine engineers have won the 2026 award
for neural technologies restoring hearing,
movement and communication with CEB
professor chairing Judging Panel
Programme announced for Davidson Inventors Challenge 2026
Award programme released for the 2025/26 edition of the annual innovation competition for final year schools, with the final due to be hybrid for the first-ever time.
Building more than robots
The Department’s Robot Club is about to roll out University-wide as a simple, inexpensive way to build skills and bring people together. This blog – from organiser Josh Easy – gives the behind-the-scenes story of what makes it an extra special club for everyone.
CEB Robot Club set to expand across University
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB) has been awarded funding to expand its Robot Club to other departments across the University.
New research leader
CEB graduate Akshay Deshmukh will be joining the department as a research group leader in 2026, working on sustainable extraction of critical metals for low-carbon energy and transport.
CEB awarded 2 inaugural green fellowships
Two of the thirteen inaugural Green Future Fellowships from the Royal Academy of Engineering have been awarded to researchers at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB).