SUMMER SCHOOL 2025
The 3rd European Summer School on Bio-Based Composites (ESBBC-3) is coming to Cambridge in September 2025, and you’re invited to be part of this exciting gathering of emerging and leading minds in the field of bio-based composites.
Organised in partnership with the University of Cambridge and hosted at the iconic St John’s College, this unique 2.5-day event is tailored for PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, early-career academics, and industry professionals working on sustainable materials and biocomposites.
The ESBBC-3 proudly features the SSUCHY-NEXT and UPWEARS projects — leading EU initiatives exploring circularity, functionality, and innovation in bio-based composite materials.
What to expect
ESBBC-3 offers a dynamic mix of formats to maximise knowledge-sharing, networking, and skill development:
Keynote Lectures from leading academic and industry experts
Masterclasses & Tutorials designed to deepen technical and interdisciplinary insights
Flash Presentations by participants (2–5 minutes)
EU Project Showcases: Highlights from SSUCHY-NEXT and UPWEARS, plus others
Hands-on Workshops on scientific writing, IP protection, biomimetic design, computational tools, and more
Networking Activities, including punting on the River Cam and college visits
Programme Themes
Five interlinked thematic sessions structure the ESBBC-3 experience:
Understanding Processing & Value Chains
Designing for Applications
Embedding Performance & (Multi)Functionality
Prospect of Computational and Data Science Approaches
Managing End-of-Life and Environmental Impacts
Each theme includes keynotes, masterclasses, flash talks, and collaborative discussions.
Draft Programme Overview
| Date | Morning Theme | Afternoon Theme | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 15 (Mon) | Processing & Value Chains | Designing for Applications | Cocktail & Punting |
| Sept 16 (Tues) | Performance & Functionality | Computational Approaches | Dinner at Churchill College |
| Sept 17 (Wed) | End-of-Life & Impact | Cultural Visits (Botanic Garden/Fitzwilliam Museum) |
The event will close with awards, a group photo, and the option of engaging workshops or an exclusive talk on AI and biomaterials.
Registration Fees (Indicative)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| PhD Students | £400 |
| Post-docs & Research Fellows | £450 |
| Academics & Industry | £500 |
Includes access to all sessions, selected meals (3 lunches, welcome cocktail, gala dinner), and social activities.
Registrations open: April 2025
Abstract submission deadline: Early August 2025
Contact & Communication
Communication and promotion are coordinated by B4C in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and all project partners.
For general enquiries, contact:
📧 Darshil Shah (UCAM)
Organising Committee (Scientific & Programme)
Includes experts from: UL, INRAE, UBS, UFC, ENIT, KU Leuven, TU Delft, University of Cambridge, University of Bristol, DTU, SCION, Citeve, Materia Nova, Hochschule Bremen