Centre for Industrial Biotechnology
Source: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/industrial-biotechnology/ Parent: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/
NUCoRE in Industrial Biotechnology
NUCoRE in Industrial Biotechnology
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Why industrial biotechnology?
The natural world and societies face unprecedented challenges, especially in areas such as:
- food security
- energy
- materials
- water
- green manufacturing
- chemical building blocks
- emerging threats to health
Many solutions to these challenges are bio-based and harness the power of natural products and processes.
[## Great British Chemicals
A major research centre set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology is being launched by the universities of Newcastle, Sheffield and Nottingham.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2025/06/greatbritishchemicals/)
Our work
We bring together expertise, knowledge and facilities, across the University. In the Centre for Industrial Biotechnology, we work in areas including:
- AI
- genome sequencing and synthesis
- cell-free systems
- sustainable development
- industrial enzymes
- precision agriculture
- protein design
- engineering
Partnering with industry
We work with national and international industry partners, large and small including:
- Procter and Gamble
- Astra Zenica
- Prozomix
- Centre for Process Innovation
- DSTL
- Fera Science
- Northumbrian Water
These partnerships link our research to real-life challenges faced by people every day across the globe.
Education and opportunities
We are passionate about training the next generation of industrial biotechnologists. Our MSc and MRes programmes provide inspiration, knowledge, hands-on training and contact with industry partners. Our students leave with skills essential to the world of work.
Our Doctoral training centres provide opportunities to study for a PhD within a supportive collaborative environment. PhD students often get the opportunity to work with industrial partners.
Read more about our MSc and MRes programmes
[## Nucleic Acids Innovation Network
We're part of a new £900,000 network that brings together researchers working on the fast-moving areas of DNA and RNA science.](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13235049/)
Read more about our PhD opportunities
[#### The North East England Doctoral Landscape (NEEDL)
](https://www.findaphd.com/phds/program/bbsrc-north-east-england-bbsrc-doctoral-landscape/?i177p6794)
[#### The Process Industry: Net Zero Centre for Doctoral Training (PINZ)
](https://pinzcdt.co.uk/)
[#### The Renewable Energy Northeast Universities Centre for Doctoral Training (ReNU+)
](https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-degrees/studentships/renewable-energy-northeast-universities/)