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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
Sit back and relax as we go on a vitrual tour of Oilean Glas Teoranta’s Seaweed Processing Plant in Kilcar, Donegal, Novamont's facility Italy which manufactures Compostable Resins & Pannonia Bio-Biorefinery in Hungary. OGT’s Seaweed Processing Plant in Kilcar, Donegal Oilean Glas Teoranta (OGT) was established in 2004. The company harvests seaweed in Donegal […]
BiOrbic, in collaboration with Pint of Science, presents an evening of engaging talks that will give you a window into the latest 'bioeconomy' research! What's a bioeconomy? It's an economy that moves away from fossil fuels and instead relies on living organisms like microbes, plants and animals to provide the things we need - from […]
