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

Online

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

Online

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

Online

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 […]

A Circular & Sustainable Food System in Ireland

Online

A Circular & Sustainable Food System in Ireland A discussion and learning session with practitioners working on the ground implementing food waste measurement, prevention and utilisation unlocking social, economic and environmental impact. Hear from actors across the value chain including farmers, processors, businesses and innovators working to manage and utilise food waste. Hear first-hand how […]

Free

The Bioeconomy at Home- Using domestic food waste to tackle climate change

Online

Learnings on an all-Ireland level of how your domestic food and garden waste can be sustainably transformed into high value products Bringing the Bioeconomy Home: Learnings from experts on how food waste from your home and garden waste can be transformed to contribute to a valuable local circular economy and the fight against climate change. […]

Breathe. Circus to Make You Gasp

St Brendan’s College, Belmullet

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

Biopesticides and Biostimulants for Crop Production

Online

The aim of this workshop is to engage stakeholders in a discussion about the use of biobased fertilisers and biopesticides in Irish agriculture. The workshop will feature short presentations from researchers working on testing the efficacy, environmental impact and economic feasibility of biobased products in barley growth. These researchers are part of the Department of […]