The seventh Quarterly Newsletter by the International Biosecurity Education Network (IBSEN) examines implementation of education initiatives from the broader CBRN education field to identify and inform best practices in pedagogical methodologies for effective biosecurity education with a particular focus on “active learning”. This issue also reports on the successful activities undertaken by LMU Biological Security Research Centre … Read more
We are delighted to announce our forthcoming side event on 9 December 2025 at the Meeting of States Parties to the Biological Weapons Convention at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland called: Implementing Biosecurity Education: The development of a pilot IBSEN up to the 2027 Review Conference. Featuring international speakers from Brazil and Japan, as … Read more
The sixth Quarterly Newsletter by the International Biosecurity Education Network (IBSEN) continues our exploration of the implementation of biosecurity education initiatives, focusing on how active, participatory, values-driven approaches can embed a culture of responsibility at the earliest stages of scientific careers. This issue’s Special Topic examines the multifaceted approach of the International Genetically Engineered Machine … 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
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
The International Biological Security Education Network (IBSEN) was created in 2024 with the support of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. The aim of the IBSEN is to raise awareness of the risks of scientific research with dual-use implications and the necessity of biosecurity education.