In the 7th – and last! – episode of Genomic Connections, we talk with Brent Emerson and José Melo-Ferreira about the many applications of genomic data and how their work brings genomic data into action to solve real-world problems. iboleurope.org/genomic-conn...

Good news! There is a new episode of the #Genomics Connection #Podcast by @ergabiodiv.bsky.social and @iboleurope.bsky.social. 🤩 👉 More information on our website: biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/12/12/g... 🔔Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/06SG...

Our GrBOL colleagues held a workshop gathering scientists, policymakers, & public authorities to discuss how DNA-based methods can enhance biodiversity monitoring and environmental management in Greece: iboleurope.org/strengthening-networks-and-partnerships-the-second-bge-workshop-in-thessaloniki/

Another exciting BGE workshop in Norway! 💥 Researchers from the NTNU University Museum visited a primary school to talk about #insects and their role in terrestial and aquatic #ecosystems. 🐛 🐞 🪲 🐝 🐜 🦗 🪳 Want to know more? Go to our website 👉 biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/12/11/i...

🐆 Call for proposals for the @ec.europa.eu-funded Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) programme is OPEN! Regional & cross-regional projects in #SubSaharanAfrica, #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean or the #Pacific are invited. Call: gbif.link/BID-region... FAQs: gbif.link/BID-FAQs

We are thrilled to announce a new BGE research paper! 🥳 Marius Hannes Eisele et al. wrote a paper evaluating the performance of denoising tools for metabarcoding and discusses how they can be improved. More information on our website! 👉 biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/12/02/n...

Last week we had our community meeting, and here we are with a summary, featuring Niels Raes & Urmas Köljalg's presentation of @bmd-project.eu, Eli Chadwick's introduction to the @biogeneurope.bsky.social RO CRATE model, and updates from our Working Groups. Read here: iboleurope.org/community-me...

💭 How does #genomic data translate into real-world impact? Our latest #Connections post highlights examples of how genomics supports biodiversity monitoring, risk assessment, management & more. 🔗 www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/connect... @iboleurope.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social

The 9th issue of the Connections series we produce with @ergabiodiv.bsky.social within @biogeneurope.bsky.social is all about how DNA barcoding and reference genomes drive conservation impact. iboleurope.org/connections-...

Take a look at the 9th "ERGA iBOL Europe Connections" blog! Go to our BGE website 👉https://biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/11/26/erga-ibol-europe-connections-9-how-biodiversity-genomics-drives-conservation-impact/ @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social

Our next Community meeting will take place next Monday, 24 November, from 15:30 to 16:30 CET. iboleurope.org/community-me...

BGE papers published! 🥳 Want to know more? Take a look at BGE's news and events. biodiversitygenomics.eu/communicatio... @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social

In the 6th episode of Genomic Connections, we talk with Rutger Vos & @diegomics.bsky.social about their experiences in bioinformatics and the differences between DNA barcoding and reference genomes. This episode comes in a different format than usual – it's a video! iboleurope.org/genomic-conn...

Listen to the 6th episode of the Genomics Connection #podcast by @ergabiodiv.bsky.social en @iboleurope.bsky.social 🔔Listen here! open.spotify.com/episode/4w4D... 👉 More information on our website biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/10/29/g...

Yesterday Joana Pauperio presented at the Living Data conference and talked about BGE's perspectives on FAIR data. More info 👉https://www.livingdata2025.com/ #FAIRdata @iboleurope.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social

All @biogeneurope.bsky.social outputs to date, in one place. You just have to browse and choose. That is BGE's Knowledge Platform. Go take a look 👉https://biodiversitygenomics.eu/knowledge-platform/ #genomics #barcoding #genomes @ebpgenome.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social

The #BGE #symposium was a big succes! Did you miss it? No worries! You can watch the recordings now online on the BGE youtube channel. ▶️https://www.youtube.com/@biodiversitygenomicseurope6700 @iboleurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social

Really looking forward to #LivingData2025, starting tomorrow! Below is a summary of the @biogeneurope.bsky.social sessions. For those in Europe: the conference takes place is Colombia, so mind the times! @ebpgenome.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social #barcoding #Genomics

We are over the moon to share that Dr Paul Hebert has been awarded the prestigious Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) Sustainability Awards 2025 for developing the revolutionary method of DNA barcoding. Congratulations, Paul🎉 www.nobelsustainabilitytrust.org/post/nobel-s...

Bioinformatics is the art that turns barcodes and reference genomes into usable knowledge. In the 8th Connections, we explore the essential role played by bioinformatics in both DNA barcoding and reference genomes. iboleurope.org/connections-...

Earlier in September, @sangerinstitute.bsky.social & @nhm-london.bsky.social organised a Taxonomython focusing on critical specimens from the UK BIOSCAN dataset. The outcomes of the Taxonomython, funded by @biogeneurope.bsky.social, are impressive: iboleurope.org/uk-bioscan-t...

Today we join the global mourning the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall, the "tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world" who inspired generations protecting biodiversity. Thank you, Jane Goodall, for all your work and reminding us that we can choose the impact we make.

♨️Live from #BGEconnects in Brussels: We’re currently having an interesting discussion about #Biodiversity #Genomics in #Europe. Don’t forget to ask your questions online! ▶️ Join us and watch live (free): lnkd.in/eQmVztQq @iboleurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social

BgBOL, part of @iboleurope.bsky.social, was established two years ago to contribute to the broader dissemination and popularisation of #DNAbarcoding research in the region. blog.pensoft.net/2023/10/04/n...

Ready for the #EuropeanResearchersNight at the National Museum of Natural History in Sofia! 🇧🇬 Spotlight on #biodiversitygenomics with our brand new exhibit, generously supported by @biogeneurope.bsky.social 🧬🧪🦣 #ResearchersNight2025 @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social

Last call! We'll broadcast @biogeneurope.bsky.social two-day symposium "Unlocking the power of #genomic science for nature and the #bioeconomy in Europe" live via streaming. Secure a seat to watch online! biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/08/27/b... @horizoneu.bsky.social @bmd-project.eu

We're thrilled to share that the government of France has awarded Dynabiod, an unprecedented scientific programme dedicated to terrestrial biodiversity, with a 45 million € grant. iboleurope.org/france-funds...

📢 We are joining the Symposium and Networking event ‘Unlocking the Power of Genomic Science for Nature and the Bioeconomy in Europe’ 🗓️ 30Sept–1 Oct 2025 | Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/4mtadubr #Genomics #BGE #Science @biogeneurope.bsky.social

Good news! @biogeneurope.bsky.social's two-day symposium "Unlocking the power of #genomic science for nature and the #bioeconomy in Europe" will be streamed live from Brussels! Make sure you get a seat to watch online for free 🔊🎥▶️👉 biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/08/27/b...

SAVE THE DATE for the @biogeneurope.bsky.social symposium on 30 September-01 October! The symposium will focus on unlocking the power of genomic science for nature and the bioeconomy in Europe, with contributions from experts in the field and key stakeholders. biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/08/27/b...

Communication bridges knowledge to action, helping to address biodiversity decline. In the 5th episode of Genomic Connections, Ela Sari (@naturalis.bsky.social) and @luisamarins.bsky.social (IZW) share their experiences communicating biodiversity genomics. iboleurope.org/genomic-conn...

🌊 Join us! 📢 Online Workshop: Blueprint for an eDNA Digital Ecosystem in Europe 🗓️ 8–9 Oct 2025 | 14:00–18:00 CEST 🔬 Co-create the future of #eDNA data: from fragmented to FAIR & interoperable 🌍 👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3hwnkzex #Biodiversity #OpenScience #FAIRdata @vliz.be

Our @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social #Biodiversity #Genomics #podcast made it onto an EU Commission European Research Executive Agency TOP TEN list! rea.ec.europa.eu/news/listen-...

We've given our BGE #training page a big update!💥 Over the last few months, many different training events have taken place across #Europe. 👉You can read more about it on our website: biodiversitygenomics.eu/citizen-scie... @horizoneu.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social

Citizen science powers the large‑scale, inclusive approach that modern biodiversity genomics demands. In the 7th Connection, we get to know who citizen scientists are – and who are not, what they do, and what role they play in today's biodiversity genomics. iboleurope.org/connections-...

To help address the challenge posed by the growth of data on @boldsystems.bsky.social, partners of @biogeneurope.bsky.social developed an automated pipeline and a manual curation tool to facilitate the curation of an European reference library. iboleurope.org/bge-referenc...

💚 Are you an expert in #Science4Biodiversity looking to make an impact? 🔁 In 2025, the #HorizonEU programme is encouraging new projects to join BioAgora in #biodiversity policy dialogues! 🔗 bioagora.eu/news/bioagor...

Environmental agencies are paying attention to the application of #DNA into decision-making. Take a look at this comprehensive approach by the Environment Agency of UK: bit.ly/3Z4c9sZ #Governance #Biodiversity

Highlights of our last Community Meeting: ❇️ Ben Price & Stephan Kuehbandner presented the @biogeneurope.bsky.social Library Curation tool and pipeline ❇️ Onno Calf showed us the @arisenl.bsky.social Target List ❇️ Updates from our Working Groups Read more: iboleurope.org/community-me...

Genomics for Biodiversity Conference 🗓️ 29–31 October 2025 #savethedate 💻 Fully online & free of charge! More info - including the #opencall for abstracts: ➡️ www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic... #GenomicsforBiodiversity #conference @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ebpgenome.bsky.social

The UK BIOSCAN Team will host a Taxonomython on 23-25 September at the Natural History Museum in London, and invite dipterists and other taxonomic experts to participate. iboleurope.org/uk-bioscan-t...

Our next Community Meeting will take place on Monday, 28 July, at 15:30. We will talk about the @biogeneurope.bsky.social curation tool, the Dutch Gap List developed by Arise, and we'll get updates from the Working Groups. Learn more and join us: iboleurope.org/community-me...

💡Highlights from last week's 1st first-of-its-kind training event in Bulgaria focused on portable #sequencing technologies and their use in #biodiversity #research. 🤝 Organised by @biogeneurope.bsky.social, @iboleurope.bsky.social & our consortium at the Bulgarian Barcode of Life, #BgBOL! ℹ️ See:

How to ensure equitable access to and fair sharing of the benefits of biodiversity genetic information? For the 4th episode of Genomic Connections, Dr. Amber Hartman Scholz from the Leibniz Institute DSMZ discusses with us the global policy debate surrounding Digital Sequence Information – DSI.

The Bulgarian Barcode of Life (BgBOL), in collaboration with @biogeneurope.bsky.social, organised the 1st BgBOL “Practical Course on DNA Barcoding and Sequencing” on 7–9 July 2025 in Sofia. iboleurope.org/wp-admin/pos...

Our friends at #BgBOL hosted a practical course on DNA barcoding and sequencing for early-career scientists ⬇️

Our bi-monthly newsletter is now available, featuring updates from the community, information on upcoming initiatives, and open opportunities for both individuals and organisations. You can receive it by becoming a member of iBOL Europe – it's free! www.cognitoforms.com/stichtingnat...

#BGE news from Greece! 🧬 Today, our BGE colleagues Alexandros Triantafyllidis and @rmwaterhouse.bsky.social gave presentations on #Biodiversity #Genomics during the @lifewatcheric.bsky.social Biodiversity & Ecosystem eScience Conference 2025. 🔗 www.lifewatch.eu/bees-2025/ horizoneu.bsky.social

The 20th International Colloquium on Amphipoda will be celebrated on 1-5 September in Łódź (PL), and today is the last day to register! www.20ica2025.com/home

In the 6th Connection blog post, we explore biodiversity hotspots across Europe and the role of Bioblitzes in biodiversity assessment, conservation, and restoration efforts, while also enhancing community awareness. iboleurope.org/connection-6...