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       <h2>The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)</h2>

       <h2>The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)</h2>

       <p> The BBSRC is one of seven Research Councils that work together as Research Councils UK (RCUK). They fund world-class bioscience research that helps to tackle major challenges such as the impact of climate change, a healthier old age , and sustainable food production, land use and energy production. We would like to thank them for co-funding our student stipends through the joint iGEM funding scheme, which was coordinated by <b>Professor Richard Cogdell FRS</b> (University of Glasgow) and <b>Professor Tracy Palmer FRSE</b> (University of Dundee). </p>

       <p> The BBSRC is one of seven Research Councils that work together as Research Councils UK (RCUK). They fund world-class bioscience research that helps to tackle major challenges such as the impact of climate change, a healthier old age , and sustainable food production, land use and energy production. We would like to thank them for co-funding our student stipends through the joint iGEM funding scheme, which was coordinated by <b>Professor Richard Cogdell FRS</b> (University of Glasgow) and <b>Professor Tracy Palmer FRSE</b> (University of Dundee). </p>

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       <h2>The Wellcome Trust</h2>

       <h2>The Wellcome Trust</h2>

       <p>A global charitable foundation dedicated to  improving health by supporting bright minds in science, the humanities and social sciences, and public engagement. We would like to thank them for co-funding our student stipends through the joint iGEM funding scheme.</p>

       <p>A global charitable foundation dedicated to  improving health by supporting bright minds in science, the humanities and social sciences, and public engagement. We would like to thank them for co-funding our student stipends through the joint iGEM funding scheme.</p>

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       <p>A membership organisation for scientists who work in all areas of microbiology. It is the largest learned microbiological society in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools. We would like to thank them for co-funding our student stipends through the joint iGEM funding scheme.</p>

       <p>A membership organisation for scientists who work in all areas of microbiology. It is the largest learned microbiological society in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools. We would like to thank them for co-funding our student stipends through the joint iGEM funding scheme.</p>

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       <h2>The Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM)</h2>

       <h2>The Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM)</h2>

       <p>The oldest microbiology society in the UK, serving microbiologists around the world. As the voice of applied microbiology, SfAM works to advance, for the benefit of the public, the science of microbiology in its application to the environment, human and animal health, agriculture, and industry. We would like to thank them for co-funding our student stipends through the joint iGEM funding scheme.</p>

       <p>The oldest microbiology society in the UK, serving microbiologists around the world. As the voice of applied microbiology, SfAM works to advance, for the benefit of the public, the science of microbiology in its application to the environment, human and animal health, agriculture, and industry. We would like to thank them for co-funding our student stipends through the joint iGEM funding scheme.</p>

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       <h2>The Society for Experimental Biology</h2>

       <h2>The Society for Experimental Biology</h2>

       <p>One of five owner societies working together at Charles Darwin House to strengthen the voice of Biology and create a national hub for the subject. It aims to promote, and increase the influence of, Experimental Biology within the scientific community and society. We would like to thank them for co-funding our student stipends through the joint iGEM funding scheme.</p>

       <p>One of five owner societies working together at Charles Darwin House to strengthen the voice of Biology and create a national hub for the subject. It aims to promote, and increase the influence of, Experimental Biology within the scientific community and society. We would like to thank them for co-funding our student stipends through the joint iGEM funding scheme.</p>

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       <h2>Santander</h2>

       <h2>Santander</h2>

       <p>Santander believes that the University plays a fundamental role in the knowledge society. Through its <b>Santander Universities</b> Division, it has collaborated with universities for 18 years, providing support for the development of academic initiatives relating to scholarships; mobility grants; research programmes; university-enterprise relations; new technologies; promotion of the Spanish language, and global projects. Santander Universities and the <b>University of York in America</b> (alumni and friends in the USA), have funded generous Santander International Connections Awards to members of the team. The awards were applied for through the <b>Centre for Global Programmes</b>, and significantly contributed towards the travel and accommodation expenses for the Giant Jamboree. </p>

       <p>Santander believes that the University plays a fundamental role in the knowledge society. Through its <b>Santander Universities</b> Division, it has collaborated with universities for 18 years, providing support for the development of academic initiatives relating to scholarships; mobility grants; research programmes; university-enterprise relations; new technologies; promotion of the Spanish language, and global projects. Santander Universities and the <b>University of York in America</b> (alumni and friends in the USA), have funded generous Santander International Connections Awards to members of the team. The awards were applied for through the <b>Centre for Global Programmes</b>, and significantly contributed towards the travel and accommodation expenses for the Giant Jamboree. </p>

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       <h2>Yorkshire Water</h2>

       <h2>Yorkshire Water</h2>

       <p>Yorkshire Water manage the collection, treatment and distribution of water in Yorkshire, supplying around 1.24 billion litres of drinking water each day. At the same time, they also collect, treat and dispose of about one billion litres of waste water safely back into the environment. They operate more than 700 water and sewage treatment works and 120 reservoirs and look after 62,000 miles of water and sewerage mains - enough pipework to circulate the earth!  Yorkshire Water donated money towards our project and also gave us advice on the wastewater industry. A special thank you to <b>Jon Brigg</b> and <b>Dr Amber Bullen</b>, for their help and support with our project.</p>

       <p>Yorkshire Water manage the collection, treatment and distribution of water in Yorkshire, supplying around 1.24 billion litres of drinking water each day. At the same time, they also collect, treat and dispose of about one billion litres of waste water safely back into the environment. They operate more than 700 water and sewage treatment works and 120 reservoirs and look after 62,000 miles of water and sewerage mains - enough pipework to circulate the earth!  Yorkshire Water donated money towards our project and also gave us advice on the wastewater industry. A special thank you to <b>Jon Brigg</b> and <b>Dr Amber Bullen</b>, for their help and support with our project.</p>

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       <h2>Agilent Technologies</h2>

       <h2>Agilent Technologies</h2>

       <p>Agilent Technologies is a leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. The company provides laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise, enabling customers to gain the insights they seek.  We would particularly like to thank <b>Dr Ben Borgo</b> and <b>Caroline Tsou</b> for their help and for sending us a free SureVector kit.</p>

       <p>Agilent Technologies is a leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. The company provides laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise, enabling customers to gain the insights they seek.  We would particularly like to thank <b>Dr Ben Borgo</b> and <b>Caroline Tsou</b> for their help and for sending us a free SureVector kit.</p>

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       <h2>Zymo Research Corporation </h2>

       <h2>Zymo Research Corporation </h2>

       <p>Zymo Research Corporation is a private company based in Irvine, California.  Since 1994, it has been providing the scientific community with comprehensive nucleic acid solutions for DNA and RNA research and epigenetics. <b>Cambridge Bioscience</b> is proud to be the exclusive distributor for Zymo Research in the UK and Ireland. We would like to thank <b>Phil Dobson</b>, from Cambridge Bioscience, for sending us multiple samples of DNA Clean & Concentrator™ kits and Zymoclean™ Gel DNA Recovery kits.</p>

       <p>Zymo Research Corporation is a private company based in Irvine, California.  Since 1994, it has been providing the scientific community with comprehensive nucleic acid solutions for DNA and RNA research and epigenetics. <b>Cambridge Bioscience</b> is proud to be the exclusive distributor for Zymo Research in the UK and Ireland. We would like to thank <b>Phil Dobson</b>, from Cambridge Bioscience, for sending us multiple samples of DNA Clean & Concentrator™ kits and Zymoclean™ Gel DNA Recovery kits.</p>

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       <h2>New England Biolabs</h2>

       <h2>New England Biolabs</h2>

       <p>New England Biolabs is a recognized world leader in the discovery, development and commercialization of recombinant and native enzymes for genomic research. They donated a BioBrick® Assembly Kit, Q5® High-Fidelity 2X Master Mix, Quick-Load® Purple 2-Log DNA Ladder and NEB 5-alpha Competent E. coli. We would particularly like to thank <b>Dr Chris Lounds</b> for his advice. </p>

       <p>New England Biolabs is a recognized world leader in the discovery, development and commercialization of recombinant and native enzymes for genomic research. They donated a BioBrick® Assembly Kit, Q5® High-Fidelity 2X Master Mix, Quick-Load® Purple 2-Log DNA Ladder and NEB 5-alpha Competent E. coli. We would particularly like to thank <b>Dr Chris Lounds</b> for his advice. </p>

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       <h2>QIAGEN</h2>

       <h2>QIAGEN</h2>

       <p>QIAGEN is the world’s leading provider of innovative Sample & Assay Technologies, and a key player in the molecular biology revolution. More than half a million customers throughout the world rely on the company’s products. We would like to thank <b>Dr Rahna Ayub</b>, for donating two QIAquick Gel Extraction Kits and for arranging a discount on QIAprep Spin Miniprep Kits.</p>

       <p>QIAGEN is the world’s leading provider of innovative Sample & Assay Technologies, and a key player in the molecular biology revolution. More than half a million customers throughout the world rely on the company’s products. We would like to thank <b>Dr Rahna Ayub</b>, for donating two QIAquick Gel Extraction Kits and for arranging a discount on QIAprep Spin Miniprep Kits.</p>

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       <h2>SnapGene</h2>

       <h2>SnapGene</h2>

       <p>SnapGene offers the fastest and easiest way to plan, visualize, and document molecular biology procedures. They provided us with 4-month licences, to allow us to design our own constructs. We would particularly like to thank <b>Aline Glick</b> and <b>Dr Michael Scott</b> for their help.</p>

       <p>SnapGene offers the fastest and easiest way to plan, visualize, and document molecular biology procedures. They provided us with 4-month licences, to allow us to design our own constructs. We would particularly like to thank <b>Aline Glick</b> and <b>Dr Michael Scott</b> for their help.</p>

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