The Judith Howard Lecture Prize

The Howard Lecture is an annual lecture which celebrates world-leading early to mid-career academics working in the biophysical sciences from anywhere in the world. It is named in honour of one of the founders of the BSI Professor Judith Howard CBE FRS. Nominations can be made for researchers working in academia or in industry and we welcome nominations for those with unconventional career paths or with career breaks.

To make a nomination please forward the name and institution link of nominees to bsi.admin@durham.ac.uk. Nominations are welcome from all areas of biophysical sciences, self-nominations are also welcome.  

BSI Thesis Prize 

This annual prize celebrates Durham's interdisciplinary postgraduate students. The prize focusses on students who have applied creativity and initiative to their research, particularly those who have driven the research far beyond expectations. 

To make a nomination please follow the guidance on the Thesis Prize webpage.

Early Career Researcher Symposium

Our ECR Symposia provide an opportunity for ECRs working in research into physical biology to meet and to share their research. Although the symposia are primarily aimed at ECRs, we welcome everyone with an interest in biophysical sciences to join in the lively discussions and questions.

Register for the 2025 Symposium here: https://forms.office.com/e/cQHTFSVZjH 

Our Lunchtime Seminars, bring together invited external speakers and members of our community to share their research and stimulate discussion. They are a great way to make connections and to discover new areas of interdisciplinary biosciences research. 

Dates for 2025-2026

Friday 24 October 2025, 12-1.30pm, Prof. Alice Pyne (University of Sheffield) 

Monday 24 November 2025, 12-1.30pm

Friday 12 December 2025,  12-1.30pm

Monday 26 January 2026,  12-1.30pm

Friday 27 February 2026,  12-1.30pm

Friday 27 March 2025, 12-1.30pm

Monday 20 April 2026,  12-1.30pm

Friday 29 May 2026,  12-1.30pm

Monday 22 June 2026,  12-1.30pm