Tissue and Cell Engineering Society Newsletter
July 2025
News, events, vacancies… and more!
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𧬠UKβAustralasia Joint Research Networking Workshop
We are pleased to announce a 1-hour online networking workshop co-hosted by TCES and the Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (ASBTE), covering biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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Monday 18 August 2025
π 8 am (UK) | 3 pm (WA) | 4:30 pm (SA) | 5 pm (East Coast AUS) | 7 pm (NZ)
Short 5-minute talks will be followed by Q&A in the chat. Perfect for researchers seeking collaboration or preparing for travel/exchange funding (e.g. Royal Society International Exchanges).
π To attend or present, please fill in this form by 14 July 2025.
Contact: James Phillips or Ferry Melchels.
πΌ Vacancies and PhD Studentships
- Lecturer in Chemical Engineering β University of Bath (ref KK12779)
- Research Assistant β University of Bath (ref AP12811)
- Lecturer in Biotechnology (Research & Teaching) β University of Bath (ref AP12828)
- Postdoc in Cancer Immunology β Foundation for Liver Research
- Research Assistant in 3D Printing & Drug Delivery β Queenβs University Belfast
π TCES 2025 Award Winners
π Congratulations to all the awardees announced at our 2025 annual conference in Bristol!
Oral Presentation
- π₯ Olivia Camilleri (University of Bristol)
- π₯ Rosanna Hood (University of Sheffield) (not photographed)
Poster Prizes
- π₯ Dr Mina Aleemardani (University of Bristol)
- π₯ Genevieve Schleyer (University of Liverpool)
- π₯ Samantha Heslop (University of Manchester)
- π₯ Dr Emily Atkinson (University College London)

Other Awards
- Robert Brown Early Investigator Award β Dr Holly Gregory (UCL)
- Adam Curtis Award β Dr Immaculada de Dios PΓ©rez (University of Birmingham)

βοΈ TCES Travel Awardees
Congratulations to our recent TCES Travel Bursary recipients:
- Elaine Duncan β Glasgow 3D Cell Culture 2025
- Rachel Furmidge β 2025 AEODM Joint Meeting, Sheffield
- Luke Jones β European Society of Biomaterials, Nottingham
- TERMIS-EU Attendees: Fatih Eroglu, Finlay Cunniffe, Farnaz Ghorbani, Amaziah Alipio, Emma Jackson, Kozim Midkhatov, Yu Xin, Rosalia Delint, Maya Medic, Abhinav Thareja
π These bursaries support UK-based PhDs and postdocs to attend non-TCES conferences.
π Apply for future awards
β οΈ Phishing Email Alert
Weβve been notified of phishing emails impersonating TCES committee members (e.g. Prof Sarah Cartmell). These may ask for urgent help or gift cards.
Please remember:
- TCES will never request money or personal purchases.
- Delete suspicious emails.
- Report to your institutional IT support.
π₯ Welcome New Committee Members
Weβre delighted to welcome our newest TCES Committee members:
- Dr Eirini Velliou (UCL)
- Dr Marco Domingos (University of Manchester)
- Dr James Armstrong (University of Bristol)
These appointments strengthen our community-wide engagement.
π Diversity and Inclusion Spotlight: Bioladies Network
A supportive network for professionals across the bioeconomy.
- π¬ Peer mentoring and career advice
- π Regular virtual and in-person events
- π Resources including webinars and newsletters
π Join Bioladies
βοΈ Training & Mentorship for Grant Writing
Opportunities for free or institution-supported training:
- UKRI Funding Webinars
- EMBO Grant Workshops
- Nature Masterclasses β Persuasive Grant Writing
- Stanford Grant Writing Academy
Know of more? Share with us for future editions!
π£ Submit Your Research Highlight!
We invite short submissions to highlight new research, papers, or team updates.
π Submission guidelines:
- Up to 400 words
- Related to tissue engineering
- Optional: 1 image or figure
Send to Dr Mahetab Amer: mahetab.amer@manchester.ac.uk
π¬ Have Your Say!
Got news or want to nominate someone outstanding? Email: mahetab.amer@manchester.ac.uk
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Disclaimer: Opportunities, events and resources are shared for information only and do not imply TCES endorsement.