MainstreamBIO Project 2nd Round: Revolutionizing Europe’s Rural Regions

Join us this January for a transformative webinar series hosted by Munster Technological University as part of the Horizon Europe-funded MainstreamBIO project. Titled “Revolutionizing Europe’s Rural Regions: Circular Bioeconomy Opportunities”, this series brings together leading experts to share insights, showcase innovations, and explore solutions driving progress in Europe’s bioeconomy, with a focus on the agriculture, […]
New farm-based bioeconomy demonstration project aims to turn green grass into gold

A new €8.7 million farm-based bioeconomy demonstration project kicked off in Munster Technological University (MTU), Cork, Ireland on 10th of December, aiming to demonstrate how the bioeconomy can benefit farms and rural communities. The Rural BioReFarmeries (RBRF) demonstration initiative is funded by the Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking, to deploy and optimise regional green biorefineries […]
Building a Sustainable Future: Highlights from the “Food Waste No More” Workshop at Kerry Science Festival

🌍🌱 For all young eco-explorers! 👨🔬 On 16th of November 2024, Munster Technological University (MTU) proudly launched the second round of the MainstreamBIO Project Awareness Campaign with its first in-person event in Ireland, “Food Waste No More”, held at the MTU Kerry North Campus. This exciting workshop was a part of the larger Kerry Science […]
CircBio, MTU to lead €9 million CBE JU Farm-based Grass Biorefinery Demonstration Initiative

Circular Bioeconomy Research Group (CircBio) at Munster Technological University (MTU) will lead a new first-of-its-kind decentralised green biorefinery demonstration initiative funded under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). The €8.7 million “Rural BioReFarmeries” project will advance the development of farm-centred bioeconomy approaches through the deployment of green biorefineries across grassland regions of Europe. […]
HABERDASHERY: Sustainable & Circular Wearables Design Programme

Haberdashery Sustainable & Circular Fashion Design Programme About this course Haberdashery is a two-day innovation challenge introducing circular design and circular economy principles. Students learn about the developments in new and revolutionary biobased materials which are both sustainable and circular by design, better for the environment and offer a growing range of alternatives to the […]
Postgraduate Diploma in Innovative and Sustainable Agriculture

Postgraduate Diploma in Innovative and Sustainable Agriculture Postgraduate Diploma in Innovative and Sustainable Agriculture – MTU Kerry Campus About this course The Postgraduate Diploma in Innovative and Sustainable Agriculture aims to meet the growing demand for knowledge, leadership and understanding in the protection of land and natural resources, along with the urgency for a more […]
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NFQ Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in Bioeconomy with Business

Postgraduate Diploma in Bioeconomy with Business About this course The Postgraduate Diploma in Bioeconomy with Business is a flexible, one-year part-time, blended programme designed to enable upskilling of those in the workplace and those seeking to engage in further study. The bioeconomy is one of the EU’s largest and most important sectors encompassing agriculture, forestry, […]
APOTHECARY – Biobased Personal Care Product Design

NFQ Level 8 Certificate in Circular Economy

Certificate in Circular Economy About this course The circular economy (CE) challenges the fundamentals of how we manufacture, distribute, use and consume products and services. It is recognised as the most systemic shift in global industrial economics since the industrial revolution and has the attention of policymakers, CEOs, business and society at large. Responding to […]