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Events
Annual Events
The Judith Howard Lecture Prize
The Howard Lecture is an annual lecture which celebrates world-leading early to mid-career academics working in the biophysical sciences from anywhere in the world. It is named in honour of one of the founders of the BSI Professor Judith Howard CBE FRS. Nominations can be made for researchers working in academia or in industry and we welcome nominations for those with unconventional career paths or with career breaks.
To make a nomination please forward the name and institution link of nominees to bsi.admin@durham.ac.uk. Nominations are welcome from all areas of biophysical sciences, self-nominations are also welcome.
BSI Thesis Prize
This annual prize celebrates Durham's interdisciplinary postgraduate students. The prize focusses on students who have applied creativity and initiative to their research, particularly those who have driven the research far beyond expectations.
To make a nomination please follow the guidance on the Thesis Prize webpage.
Early Career Researcher Symposium
Our ECR Symposia provide an opportunity for ECRs working in research into physical biology to meet and to share their research. Although the symposia are primarily aimed at ECRs, we welcome everyone with an interest in biophysical sciences to join in the lively discussions and questions.
Register for the 2025 Symposium here: https://forms.office.com/e/cQHTFSVZjH
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Judith Howard Lecture
This prize celebrates world-leading early to mid-career academics working in the biophysical sciences from anywhere in the world.
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BSI Thesis Prize
This annual prize celebrates Durham's interdisciplinary postgraduate students.
Judith Howard Lecture
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BSI Thesis Prize
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2025-2026 Calendar of Events
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9 October 2025 |
Welcome Session 3.30-5 pm, L50 and Biosciences Atrium Join us for the 2025 Welcome session to find out about new schemes, UG bursaries and grant writing clubs. 3.30-4 pm L50 - Welcome presentation 4-5 pm Biosciences Atrium - Reception sponsored by Physics of Life Network |
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24 October 2025 |
BSI Lunchtime Seminar: Dr Vatsal Sanjay (Durham, Physics) 12 - 1.30 pm, Pennington Room, Grey College |
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3 December 2025 |
2024 Early Career Researchers' Winter Symposium 10 am-5 pm, John Snow College Hub Hall Find out more on the symposium webpage: BSI ECR Symposium - Durham University Register here: BSI Early Career Stage Researchers Symposium 2025 – Fill in form |
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12 December 2025 |
BSI Lunchtime Seminar: Dr Jose Munoz (Durham, Biosciences) Adapting to the Extremes: Dissecting Molecular Adaptions in CAZymes in Response to Harsh Conditions. 12 - 1.30 pm, Pennington Room, Grey College Register here: December 12th 2025 - BSI Lunchtime Seminar – Fill in form |
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10 February 2026 |
Fellowship Information Session 10-11 am, PCL050 For Early Career Researchers looking to start or establish themselves as independent researchers. Session will include information about available Fellowships, how to apply for them and how they can shape your career. Register here: BSI Fellowship Writing Information Session – Fill in form |
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19 February 2026 |
Bursary Information Session 1-2 pm Palatine Centre, PCL050 |
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23 February 2026 |
Applied Math Seminar joint with BSI and WRI Dr Joshua Bull from Oxford (Mathematics and the CRUK Cancer Centre) 12 - 1 Lunch (register here: February 23rd 2026 - BSI Lunchtime Seminar – Fill in form) 1-2 pm Seminar: Location Department of Mathematical Sciences |
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19 March 2026 |
Grant Writing Session 1 - 2pm Geography, W007 |
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27 March 2026 |
BSI Lunchtime Seminar: Dr Adam Bentham (Biosciences, Durham) 12-2 pm, Pennington Room, Grey College 12 - 1 Lunch 1-2 pm Seminar and discussion Register here: March 27th 2026 - BSI Lunchtime Seminar – Fill in form |
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20 April 2026 |
BSI Lunchtime Seminar Joint Experimental-Theoretical talk Dr Sarah Heaps (Durham) and Professor Yujiang Wang (Newcastle University) 12-2 pm, Pennington Room, Grey College |
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24 April 2026 |
Grant Writing Session: Preparing Large Grants 12 - 2 pm Mountjoy Event Space - MJC2012 |
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28 April 2026 |
Grant Writing Session Fellowship Writing Workshop 10-12 pm Mountjoy Event Space - MJC2012 |
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18 May 2026 |
Grant Writing Session UKRI Panel Session 11-12 noon Lunch for attendees 12-1 pm Mountjoy Event Space - MJC2012 Register to attend: https://forms.office.com/e/E10Kz5p7LY |
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29 May 2026 |
BSI Lunchtime Seminar 12 - 1.30 pm Mountjoy Event Space - MJC2012 |
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9 June 2026 |
Grant Writing Session: Equipment Focus 10 -11 am Mountjoy Event Space - MJC2004 |
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22 June 2026 |
BSI Lunchtime Seminar 12 - 1.30 pm Mountjoy Event Space - MJC2012 |