Study

Bio-Boost Induction

A 3-day residential induction workshop will introduce students to the aims and objectives of the Bio-Boost programme, concepts of water water treatment, societal, regulatory and policy challenges and the end user significance of the programme.

In-Depth Primer Training

Compulsory on-line training course comprising modules focused on: 

• the principles of environmental engineering and wastewater treatment 

• green chemistry and the circular (bio)economy 

• climate change awareness and the impact and opportunities it poses to the water industry 

• management of chemical pollution and the CIP programme 

• health surveillance and (eco)epidemiology 

• future potential impacts on the water industry with a focus on demand management, chemical pollution and the epidemiology of communicable diseases. 

Transferable Skills Workshops

Four 3-day residential workshops will be held to enhance the student’s wider skills and cohort development. Each workshop includes invited lectures from relevant experts and end-users, panel discussions, group working and plenary discussions. The workshops will focus on: 

• Responsible Research and Innovation

• Project and Programme Data Management  

• Policy, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurism 

• Achieving Impact 

Cohort Development

Cohesion within and across the Bio-Boost cohorts will be maximised via induction programmes, regular year group meetings, the close geographical proximity of University of York and Newcastle University

Placements

All students will undertake a minimum 3-month placement (in situ, hybrid or mixture of both) with one of the Bio-Boost partners. Placements will be aligned to support the science around a student project, allow research outputs to be translated into science-businesspolicy impacts, or assist the project partner with a bespoke strategically important project aligned to Bio-Boosts core themes. 

Conferences

Bio-Boost science conferences (2-day) will run in Year 2, 4 and 6. Events will be designed to facilitate cross-cohort exchange of knowledge and to build critical thinking and negotiation skills. Students will also attend relevant international scientic symposia (e.g. SETAC Europe, IWA, CIWEM) to further their understanding of the science around the water water treatment with other researchers and practitioners in the waste water treatment, pollution and health area.

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