Investigating the potential conversion of wood residues into animal feed ... We welcome Dr. Ciara Lynch to the team. Supervised by Prof. Kevin O'Connor, and affiliated to BiOrbic Research Ireland Centre for Bioeconomy she spent her PhD developing sustainable bioprocess for biotherapeutics. #IrishBioeconomy

Lignin-Derived Ionic Hydrogels for Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting … New publication on the potential of lignin derived hydrogels for energy harvesting. Study led by University of Valencia with Bernal Institute collaborators. #climate #energy #lignin pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac…

Today, an open call for proposals for forestry promotion projects.has been launched. This call will support and highlight the environmental, social and economic benefits of forestry, forests and timber products. 👉gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Tom Lind, the board member of CH-Bioforce Oy and CEO of Elomatic, sheds light on how #InnovativeTechnologies open up new #CircularValueChains, and what is the role of biopolymers. ch-bioforce.com/welcome-to-the…

Thesis in Trees [1] Researchers Zoe Byrne & Jordan Conroy of the Guiry Group, communicating their research on potential medicinal applications from forest resources, in the Office of Public Works NBG Ireland. Funded via Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. #bioeconomy #circulareconomy #forests

Thesis in Trees [2] Researchers Jack Moore & Sumit Lal of Morris Research Group TCD & TCD School of Chemistry communicating their research on sustainable adhesives and composites from wood, in the Office of Public Works NBG Ireland. Funded via Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. #circulareconomy #forests #sustainability

Enjoying the Japanese Cherry tree in full bloom in the rose garden of Trinity College Dublin main campus ... tcd.ie/news_events/ar…

An Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Promotion Projects 2025/2026 has launched. We are seeking innovative projects which support and highlight the environmental, social and economic benefits of forestry, forests and timber products. 🌳🌳🌳 Learn more👉gov.ie/en/service/767…

Thesis in Trees [3] Maneesh Kumar Mediboyina, communicating his research on climate benefit of trees & life cycle assessment of CO2 in the Office of Public Works NBG Ireland. Fionnuala Murphy BiOrbic Research Ireland Centre for Bioeconomy. Funded via Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. #bioeconomy #circulareconomy #forests

Thesis in Trees [4] Anjali Ashokan, outlining her research on cellulose membranes from wood to sustainably convert waste heat to electricity ... NBG Ireland Sustainability Institute TRANSLATE School of Chemistry. Funded via Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. #circulareconomy #climate #sustainability

Thesis in Trees [5] Mauricio Troncoso Castellanos [UCD] & Jessica de Micco [TCD] on the conversion of the forest biopolymer lignin into biodegradable bioplastics via biotechnology, filmed in the NBG Ireland, with BiOrbic Research Ireland Centre for Bioeconomy. Funded via Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine #forests #wood

Thesis in Trees [6] Minu Masliha [TCD] outlining her research on the sustainable extraction of tannins from under valorised wood bark for potential applications in agrifood, construction or health. Filmed in the NBG Ireland. Funded via Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine #forests #wood

Thesis in Trees [7] Uthesh Umapathy, PhD student in the University of Galway supervised by Michelle Kilcoyne & Prof Lokesh Joshi, outlining his research on the potential health / medicinal benefits of under valorised Irish wood. Video shot in NBG Ireland. Funded via Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

The Government has published roadmaps and guides on decarbonisation pathways, low carbon construction methods and integrating renewables to manufacturing sites. 🏭 Read more in the Climate Action Plan 25: bit.ly/3Rmzr8m Darragh O'Brien MerrionStreet.ie Timmy Dooley

Well done to Muhammad Muddasar, recent Bernal Institute PhD graduate, for recognition via a 2025 IUPAC & Solvay International Award for Young Chemists. iupac.org/winners-of-the…

📢 #EUCFW In Two Weeks❗ 🌱Our European Cross-Fertilisation #Workshop is only two weeks away. On 14 May, we are co-hosting an event focused on the challenges, opportunities & existing support services of EIP-AGRI Operational Groups (#OGs). ✍Register now: forms.gle/kWhXiKaCxHpydy…

📢Let’s talk collaborations! Meet the PRIMED-project! 💡They integrate primary producers in novel #Bioeconomy value chains & develop new Circular #Business #Models in Bioeconomy to produce high-value #biobased products through advanced #Biorefineries. ➡️primed-project.eu

Come along to hear PhD student Jessica De Micco present her Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine funded research on sustainable bioplastics and biochemicals from trees in The Lombard, Dublin May 21st. AMBER TCD School of Chemistry Via Pint of Science IE & @abbott #pint25.

Top Bioeconomy Young Talent Award at the All-Island Bioeconomy Summit 2025 Nice to see recognition for the research achievements of Muhammad Muddasar on lignin for energy applications. Affiliated to Bernal Institute & supervised by @profmncollins. Funded by Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. #irishbioeconomy

🚨 Help shape the future of the forest-based sector research and innovation🔬 The 1st Open Consultation for the FTP SIRA update is now open: bit.ly/3Zgc58E 🗓 Deadline: 30 June 2025