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Driving Societal Change: eBio-hub’s Policy Conference on Sustainable Chemistry and Bioengineering Education - 19 - 20 June 2025, Madrid, Spain

Driving Societal Change: eBio-hub’s Policy Conference on Sustainable Chemistry and Bioengineering Education - 19 - 20 June 2025, Madrid, Spain

19/06/2025
The First Public Policy Conference “Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering Research & Education as Valuable Tools for Societal Changes” was held within the workshop “Educating Sustainability in Chemistry Programs Using Transdisciplinary Challenge-Based Learning” on 19–20 June 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

During this socio-political event, key discussions focused on:
- Challenges and opportunities in attracting and retaining students in these fields
- The role of transdisciplinary learning in sustainable education
- The impact of chemistry and bioengineering on societal development and change.Dr. [Project

Project Director of eBio-hub, presented the eBio-hub project, emphasizing its impact on society and its role in sustainable education and development. The presentation highlighted how the project fosters PhD and postdoctoral training opportunities, equipping the next generation of researchers to address pressing societal challenges through bioengineering and translational research.

Alongside the scientific discussions, participants engaged in laboratory visits and networking activities, fostering new collaborations and insights into best practices for integrating sustainability and challenge-based learning in higher education. The participation of eBio-hub at this event reinforces its commitment to societal impact, sustainability, and the development of future leaders in bioengineering..