This fourth Quarterly Newsletter addresses the activities of the International Biological Security Education Network (IBSEN) following its first year and LMU BSRC’s future projects on strengthening global biosecurity education. The feature column within this Newsletter analyses the work of the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA). This Special Topic examines the achievements and challenges of … Read more
The Biological Security Research Centre invites you to join Dr Matteo Gerlini online on Tuesday 30th April 3pm. The Nuclear Security Short History, and Its Meaning for the CBRN International Agreements: Nuclear security is the third concept in order of appearance after nuclear safety and safeguards. Compared to its emergence as an autonomous field, distinct … Read more
This Third Quarterly Newsletter will address the achievements of the International Biological Security Education Network (IBSEN) during its first year and LMU BSRC’s current activities on strengthening global biosecurity education. The feature column within this Newsletter analyses the aim and structure of the Global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life sciences: Mitigating … Read more
We are pleased to announced that Professor Matteo Gerlini will be joining the BSRC as a visiting fellow! Matteo Gerlini, PhD in history of international relations, is associate professor in the University of Siena. He chaired the International Nuclear Security Education Network, the academic partnership promoted by the IAEA. He has ran research and gave … Read more
This 2nd Quarterly Newsletter addresses the achievements of the International Biological Security Education Network (IBSEN) during its first six months and LMU BSRC’s future projects on strengthening global biosecurity education. The feature column within this Newsletter analyses the development of the Advisory Board on Education and Outreach (ABEO), of the Organisation for the Prohibition of … Read more
As a Nuclear Threat Initiative | biosecurity (NTI|bio) Next Generation Delegate, Ms Iris Magne presented the work of the IBSEN during a side event of the BTWC Working Group. She introduced the recent achievements of the network, such as the publication of the book Essentials of Biological Security: A Global Perspective and of the First … Read more
Ms Olivia Ibbotson and Ms Iris Magne presented the work of IBSEN at the London Metropolitan University Student Staff Research Conference Past – Present – Future: Research at London Met which took place at the beginning of July. The International Biological Security Education Network: an imperative and timely tool for global biosecurity The risks of … Read more
On the 24th of June 2024, the Interdisciplinary Research Forum hosted the book launch of Essentials of Biological Security: A Global Perspective published by London Metropolitan University’s Biological Security Research Centre (LMU BSRC) and Wiley. This book aims to be a one-stop-shop resource to help people teach biological security in support of the Tianjin Guidelines that have been developed … Read more
This 1st Quarterly Newsletter introduces the work of the International Biological Security Education Network (IBSEN) and the IBSEN’s team at the London Metropolitan University and around the world. It explores the current advances in biosecurity education, how IBSEN will raise awareness of these risks and develop adequate biosecurity education material. The main article analyses the … Read more
Professor Lijun Shang has been awarded a grant from the British Academy (BA) for his work to address biosecurity education in the agribusiness sector. Professor Shang highlights that “This grant will enable my centre to prepare a sustainable grant with European colleagues and extend our recent work on developing an international biological security education network. … Read more