iGEM visited the University of Dhaka! As part of Dept. of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology’s Silver Jubilee, 100+ students and faculty explored synbio through lab tours, hands-on activities and information about the iGEM Competition. Read more: community.igem.org/events/igem-...

Where is synthetic biology headed next? Join GirlsLab for a webinar with Dr. Emily Aurand @ebrc.org on global synthetic biology trends, emerging innovations and the skills shaping the future of the field. Register Here: forms.monday.com/forms/208af7...

📣 Hey @igemhq.bsky.social teams! Looking for biosafety ideas for your next project? Check out this resource on engineered auxotrophy & xeno-DNA containment: 🔗 doi.org/10.1186/s130... #iGEM #SynBio #Biosafety 🧬 @igemcommunity.bsky.social @igembonn.bsky.social @puckerlab.bsky.social

1 week left to apply! From a simple spreadsheet to 84,000+ DNA parts, the iGEM Registry is evolving, and you can help guide what comes next. Join the iGEM Registry Steering Committee and influence how synbio is built, shared and applied worldwide. registry.igem.org/about/steeri...

Applications Close Tomorrow! forms.monday.com/forms/0d11df...

Meet the Topic Coordinators for the 2025 iGEM × Frontiers Research Collection! These leaders will guide submissions across four key areas shaping the future of synthetic biology. We are excited to see what our community contributes this year. community.igem.org/journals/fro...

Help grow the future of synthetic biology! High School iGEM is looking for volunteers, students, alumni, PIs, industry and policy experts, to guide, mentor and inspire the next generation of SynBio innovators. Apply below by December 16, 2025. forms.monday.com/forms/0d11df...

It was a pleasure to share my SciComm experience as part of @igemcommunity.bsky.social and @esci.eu at the Giant Jamboree last month. Already looking forward to next year.

Our colleague @larissascicomm.bsky.social  joined the iGEM Giant Jamboree by @igemhq.bsky.social sharing insights on storytelling in science, mental health in SciComm, and careers beyond the lab. She brought ESCI’s perspective on human-centred science communication to students from around the world.

Represent the global iGEM community at the OECD’s high-level consultation on emerging biotechnologies! Your experience in responsible innovation makes your voice crucial. Register your interest before 23:59 UTC - Dec 1, 2025: forms.monday.com/forms/cb654d... @oecd-ocde.bsky.social

Applications close today! Apply here: community.igem.org/recruitment/...

Congratulations to the Hamburg iGEM team for winning a gold medal in Paris for their project DeathCapTrap. @uni-hamburg.de @igemhq.bsky.social @igemcommunity.bsky.social Find out more: t1p.de/dtho1

Support the next generation of iGEMers! High School iGEM is seeking volunteers from across the community: PIs, alumni, industry, academia and policy. Your expertise can help shape the 2026 High School Competition and inspire young SynBio innovators. forms.monday.com/forms/0d11df...

Hear directly from our Ambassadors about why the iGEM Ambassador Program is a unique opportunity to lead, connect and strengthen SynBio communities around the world, and to grow both personally and professionally. Deadline: Nov 24, 2025. Apply: community.igem.org/recruitment/...

Lead a Project. Build a Community. Shape the Future of SynBio. Applications are open for 2026 iGEM Community Project Heads! Lead community-driven projects across SynBio topics and turn your ideas into real impact! Deadline: Nov 24, 2025. Apply: community.igem.org/recruitment/2026/project-heads

💚 The 2025 iGEM Competition Judges 💚 Thank you to all of the iGEM Judges for your time, your expertise and your helpful encouragement in evaluating, celebrating and guiding the next generation of synthetic biologists during the 2025 iGEM Competition! igem.org

🩷 The 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree Volunteers 🩷 A special thank you to every volunteer who made the world’s largest gathering of synthetic biologists a truly grand experience! We couldn’t have done it without your dedication, energy and love for the SynBio community! igem.org

Learn how to publish your iGEM Projects! Frontiers is hosting Publishing Workshops for iGEM teams to help you turn your project into a peer-reviewed paper, from manuscript prep to peer review, plus Q&A! Register: Nov 13: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Nov 14: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Collaboration drives science forward. Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries. jamboree.igem.org

Inclusive governance is essential for the future of SynBio! On Oct 28, I'll be participating in the panel “Governance of #SyntheticBiology in the #GlobalSouth” at the 2025 iGEM Responsibility Conference, in Paris. #iGEM2025 @igemhq.bsky.social @igemcommunity.bsky.social

The #iGEM Grand Jamboree is just around the corner, and IDT is here to support the 400+ student teams from around the world! 🌎 We talked to several—find out what they’re saying about their projects and this year’s competition: https://idtb.io/bgttjy @igemhq.bsky.social @igemcommunity.bsky.social#iGEM

Will you be at the #iGEMJamboree next week? Let’s connect at the @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social kiosk in the Community Space! I’ll also join a global #SynBio panel discussion on Wed 29th at Plaza 2. Come say hi! @igemcommunity.bsky.social @igemhq.bsky.social

🌟 We’re heading to the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris! Come chat with us about your projects, learn how Twist’s synthetic DNA can accelerate innovation, and celebrate the spirit of @igemhq.bsky.social together. @twistbioscience.com @igemcommunity.bsky.social

Collaboration drives science forward. Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries. jamboree.igem.org

Test your science smarts at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree! Stop by Booth X5 for @idtdna.bsky.social Science Trivia! 📅 Oct 28-30 🕦 11:30 & 15:00 Win prizes, meet the IDT team and put your SynBio knowledge to the test! jamboree.igem.org

As a member of the @igemcommunity.bsky.social Engineering Committee I received additional small grants to extend these toolkits both of which are now in over 50 countries around the world. Congratulations to the four other recipients. |5/5|

Happening Tomorrow at 15:00 UTC! Register Here: igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Volunteer applications for the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree will definitively close tomorrow, September 16 at 15:00 UTC. Apply today: jamboree.igem.org/volunteer

Publish your iGEM Projects in Frontier Journals! We’re excited to announce our 3rd year of partnership with Frontiers in Systems Biology, and cross-title collaboration with Frontiers in Bioinformatics and Frontiers in Synthetic Biology. community.igem.org/journals/fro... @frontiersin.bsky.social

Thinking about the next step in your biotech career? Join the BridgeBio “Navigating Career Pathways in Life Sciences” Webinars with Lauren Celano and Sankalpa Venkatraghavan! Register: forms.monday.com/forms/c7eb99...

This year for the first time, iGEM and Anthropic are working together to explore how AI can drive synthetic biology forward while supporting responsible and impactful research! Meet them at the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris this October! jamboree.igem.org/tickets

Missed the application deadline to volunteer at the largest synthetic biology event of 2025? We’ve reopened applications! Don’t miss this chance to join our team and help ensure every participant has a fantastic experience! Apply by Sept 16 at 15:00 UTC. jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunte...

What’s the simplest form of life? Prof. Petra Schwille is building it from the bottom up. Her work on self-replicating minimal biological systems is redefining how we understand life itself. Hear her speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree this Oct in Paris! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/sb8

The scale of genetic engineering is changing, and Prof. Chris Voigt is helping push it forward. From genome-scale design to next-gen DNA synthesis, his work is shaping SynBio’s future. Hear him speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree this Oct in Paris. jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/sb8

Applications Are Open! Join our volunteer team! Each year the iGEM Grand Jamboree hosts the global synthetic biology community at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, in Paris. October 28-31, over 5,000 participants are expected! For more information: jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunteers

5,000+ people. 5+ major events. 1 universal ticket. Access and participate in the World Expo of SynBio at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree from October 28-31, in Paris! 🎫Buy your ticket 🧑‍⚖️Apply as an on-site judge 🙋Volunteer Scan the QR codes on the 2nd graphic to learn more!

For the first time in nearly a decade, the SB#.0 Conference Series convenes this October at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree! SB 8.0 will highlight and discuss key developments in synthetic biology with the people shaping the field! See the confirmed speaker roster: jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...

Applications Now Open! Join our team of volunteers! Each year the iGEM Grand Jamboree hosts the global synbio community at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, in Paris. This year, from October 28-31, over 5,000 participants are expected. For more information: jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunteers

10+ new positions are up on the synthetic biology job board! We have added new open positions on our SynBio Job Board, for early, mid-career and late-career professionals. Discover them here: community.igem.org/job-board

Ticket prices for the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree increase tomorrow, July 31, 2025, at 15:00 UTC. Get yours today! jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets

Are you attending the World Expo of Synthetic Biology? From SB 8.0 to the Responsibility Conference, BioInnovation Summit, Bioinnovation Fair & showcase of 2025 iGEM Competition Projects, there’s something for everyone! Ticket Prices increase at 15:00 UTC on July 31: jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets

Looking for jobs in the field of synthetic biology? We have added new open positions on our SynBio Job Board, for early, mid-career and late-career professionals. Discover them here: community.igem.org/job-board

Are you an iGEM alum? Reconnect with the community, catch up with old teammates, meet the next generation of iGEMers, and see how synbio has evolved at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree, Oct 28-31 in Paris. Alumni receive 30% off eligible tickets. *Conditions apply. jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets

SynBio is at a turning point! This Oct, at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, SB 8.0 will convene, addressing where the field is headed, what’s working and what must change. We’ll be tackling hard problems and shaping the next era in biological engineering. Join us! jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets

Build Bold. Build Big. Build Free. #iGEM2025 peeps: Have an idea that needs GC-rich, repetitive, or structurally tricky DNA? We’re giving away 20 kb of free clonal DNA to 20 iGEM teams! The bolder, the better! 🔗 Learn more: ansabio.com/igem/?utm_so... @igemcommunity.bsky.social

What does it take to move AI from just hype to real impact in biotech? Join Stef van Grieken, CEO of Cradle, for our next BioVisionaries conversation on AI-powered tools in synthetic biology, and using protein design to empower scientists. Register: igem-org.zoom.us/j/8788837110...

Happening Tomorrow, June 20! Register Here: igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

From biomaterials to medicine, iGEM teams are shaping biomanufacturing’s future. The iGEM Biomanufacturing Village will now map these efforts to highlight their value for the synthetic biology community. Join the Village Council as a Biomanufacturing Intelligence Mapper: forms.gle/iv2q55H1kTi8...

What does it take to survive the “Valley of Death” in biotech? Join Michael Krel, Partner at Sofinnova Partners, for the first BioVisionaries webinar. With experience as an investor and a CEO, he shares what early-stage startups need to survive key growth stages. igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Why do iGEM Judges return year after year? Because it’s never the same, and it only gets better! The challenges are fresh, the teams are inspiring and the community is all in! Apply now to be a Judge at the world’s biggest synthetic biology competition: competition.igem.org/judging/judges