Annual meetings of the group are designed to promote biomaterials chemistry research and development, enhance existing links, foster new collaborations and spread expertise. Meetings give participants the opportunity to present new work, discuss data and help to shape the future of research in this important and growing area of chemistry. This 6th Annual Meeting includes plenary lectures from Prof. Sébastien Lecommandoux on "Magnetic polymersomes for therapy and imaging" and Dr Andreas Heise on "Macrolactone derived polymers - from natural fragrances to performance biopolymers".