Farm to hotel: A circular bioeconomy in Brazil
BiOrbic PhD student, Julia Virgolino, sets up a circular food system in Brazil. Verdegreen is an environmentally conscious hotel located in the popular holiday destination of João Pessoa, Brazil. While boasting all the standard features of a tourist hotel, the management is also focused on sustainability and implements numerous green policies, even winning Sustainable Hotel…
Read MoreSustainable Christmas Podcasts
Looking for a way to entertain your kids this Christmas? BiOrbic has released two podcasts, each featuring a Christmas Story with a sustainable message. Written by PhD students at the centre, the stories are suitable for children aged 7 or older and bring an element of science into the magic of the holidays. The first…
Read MoreBiOrbic Researcher of the Year Awards 2021
While 2021 provided new challenges for all with the additional lockdowns this year, once again, our researchers have proved themselves more than capable through their commitment, creativity, and positive attitudes towards the Centre and their research, throughout another tough year. To recognise their achievements and celebrate the researchers continued dedication to their world changing work,…
Read MoreAgricultural Innovations for People, Nature and Climate Discussion – a collaborative event with British Embassy Dublin
On the 26th of October, BiOrbic joined the British Embassy in Dublin in leading the workshop on “Agricultural Innovations for people, nature and climate discussion” for the lead up to #COP26. 40 experts from across the UK and Ireland came together to discuss how agriculture can tackle climate change ahead of COP26. The event was…
Read MoreHemp Seeds Win Green is the New Black Competition
Congratulations to the ‘Hemp Seeds’ team, who won our Green is the New Black competition! Each member of the team will win a €50 voucher to use at a sustainable fashion retailer of their choice. Just in time for Christmas! Green is the New Black is a short evening course in sustainable fashion, hosted by…
Read MoreTalent4BBI Launch
The BiOrbic and Marie Curie COFUND Talent4BBI: Developing Talent for Bio-Based Industries of Europe programme launched earlier this month on the 12th of November. This is the first industry-led PhD/MSCA programme in Ireland and offers a unique opportunity for graduates to thrive in both industrial and academic research settings. The primary aim of Talent4BBI is…
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