Policy Levers in the Blue Bioeconomy

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Policy insights to promote the bioeconomy in the marine sector. In conjunction with Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2021, BiOrbic Bioeconomy Research Centre is delighted to host this session with Hannah Gould, a bioeconomy expert working in the marine sector with BiOrbic. This event will explore the policy landscape in the Blue Bioeconomy and how these policies […]

The Circular Economy in Ireland OECD Policy Seminar

The OECD  Programme on the Circular Economy in Cities and Regions Policy Seminar on plans to discuss the policy recommendations and co-create an Action Plan on n the circular economy in Ireland. Why you should attend? ►   To share your view on how Ireland can promote, facilitate and enable the circular economy ►   To highlight […]

Building a New Biobased Value Chain: Lab to Market

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Building A New Biobased Value Chain: Learnings from industry and experts on developing new functional innovative ingredients from dairy side streams for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and biodegradable packaging markets. In conjunction with Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2021, Munster Technological University and the Circular Bioeconomy Research Group present this INGREEN session where we explore the key learnings […]

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Valuable nutrients in the agri-food sector: European policy insights

European policy insights on valuable nutrients in the agri-food sector In conjunction with Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2021, BiOrbic Bioeconomy Research Centre is delighted to host this session with an expert from the European Sustainable Phosphorous Platform. This event will explore the policy landscape at the European level on valuable nutrients in the bioeconomy, and how […]

StrongWomen Science

Bangor Erris, Mayo

StrongWomen Science circus science show and accompanying workshop – including looking at the importance of scientific enquiry, ocean pollution and the value of water, how to learn from failure.

Free

Policies Driving the Bioeconomy

Ministerial Address Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Ireland   Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry The United States Department of Agriculture recently released a report ‘Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry’  on the 10th anniversary of the creation of the USDA’s Certified Biobased Product Label. […]

Amazing Algae!

Grattan Beach 3 Grattan Rd, Beach Ct, Galway, Ireland

We're off to the beach to explore some Amazing Algae! BiOrbic and the National Aquarium are taking two school groups down to the coast to explore all the amazing facts about seaweed. Including: What is seaweed? What are all the various types? How do we use seaweed? What products can we find it in? What […]

Gut Health: It’s a Pig Deal!

Does it matter what we feed our farm animals? Well, yes, it's a pig deal! BiOrbic and the AgriAware are running a primary school workshop at Airfield Estate Farm to explore all the ways we can improve animal gut health. Including: What is a pig's anatomy like? How do pigs get sick and how can […]

Breathe. Circus to Make You Gasp

Coláiste Pobail Acla, Achill Sound, Mayo

A two-person 35 minute outdoor ecology circus show about recovery Breathe is a lyrical, exciting, relevant performance about the pathway from excess and exhaustion to recovery, expressed through astounding and unusual circus. Tackling ecology and wellbeing, Breathe is a circus show for all ages filled with the hope of recovering together.

Free

The Bioeconomy to 2030: A Researcher’s Perspective

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Teagasc’s Research Directorate was closely involved in the development of the National Bioeconomy Policy Statement, which was published in 2018. It continues to support the development of the bioeconomy though research grounded in science & technology as well as social science-based disciplines. This webinar gives a flavour of some current/recent research across different Teagasc research […]

The Drivers of Investment in Bioenergy and the Bioeconomy

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As part of IrBEA's Conference Webinar Special Series 2021, focusing on the 4 thematic goals of the upcoming COP 26, this event will take a look at Goal 3: Mobilising Finance. Bioenergy is a key component of the Bioeconomy. To grow the sector, mobilising finance is a key enabler. International financial institutions and funders must […]

Irish Rural Link – Rubizbo Project Webinar Series – The Bioeconomy

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Irish Rural Link are hosting this webinar as part of its delivery of RUBIZMO, an EU Horizon 2020 funded project in which IRL are one of 16 partners. RUBIZMO- Replicable Business Models for Modern Rural Economies - aims to identify the vital ingredients for developing entrepreneurship and successful business models across the sectors of food […]