Category: Events

The Centre for Programmable Biological Matter is proud to be hosting the first ever Biomeccano Protein Design Competition this summer. Aimed at PhD students studying in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University with an interest in biochemistry and computational design, the competition provides a unique learning opportunity.   The Biomeccano Protein Design Competition will run for 16 weeks throughout Summer 2026, giving every student involved access…
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During the last week of March, CPBM members had the privilege of taking part in Durham University’s annual Schools Science Festival. The festival invites groups of schoolchildren from across Durham and the wider region to take part in interactive activities explaining the research conducted by scientists at the university. Over the three days, this year’s…
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During the October half-term, CPBM had the privilege of taking part in the annual Celebrate Science Festival, at Locomotion in Shildon. Aiming to inspire the curious minds of children, our team hosted a special section on the work of CPBM that featured immersive virtual reality experiences, engaging puzzles, educational models and more. The enthusiasm and…
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