Researching circular bio-economy solutions for sustainable aquaculture in Europe
An online summer school consisting of three half-day sessions organised by the European research projects, SAFE, AWARE and INNOAQUA to disseminate research findings and insights to students, fellow researchers and interested industry stakeholders.
Outline programme
Monday 15th June, 14:00 - 17:15 CEST- Innovations (1)
Introduction & Chair - Piotr Eljasik, West Pomeranian University of Technology (SAFE)
From Waste to Value in Freshwater Aquaculture: Circular Solutions and Cross-Sector Synergies. Remigiusz Panicz & Piotr Eljasik, West Pomeranian University of Technology (SAFE)
Mealworm in circular bioeconomy. Pablo Ramierez, Tebrio (SAFE)
Circular water reuse: Insights from AWARE case study. Cristina Pablos Carro, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (AWARE)
Food safety in the AWARE aquaponic system. Marta López Cabo, Marine Research Institute, Vigo (AWARE)
Regenerative bioeconomy case study from Chile. Rodrigo Morales Vera, Universidad Catolica del Maule (AWARE)
Programme and Speaker Profiles for Session 1
Monday 22nd June, 14:00 - 17:15 CEST - Innovations (2)
Introduction & Chair: Dorinde Kleinegris, NORCE Research (INNOAQUA)
Considerations for using circular ingredients in aquafeeds. Alex Wan, University of Galway (SAFE)
BSF in aquaponic systems. Elena Mente, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AWARE)
Sludge valorization towards micro and macro algae. Sandra Balsells, LEiTaT & Dorinde Kleinegris, NORCE Research (INNOAQUA)
Biofertilizer from aquaculture sludge. Hallstein Baarset, Waister (SAFE)
SMART-IMTA, seaweed and sole integrated production system with real time monitoring and actuation. Rui Pereira, Centre for Innovation in Macroalgae (INNOAQUA)
Programme and Speaker Profiles for Session 2
Friday 26th June, 09:30 - 12:45 CEST - sUSTAINABILITY & aCCEPTABILITY
Introduction & Chair: Richard Newton, University of Stirling (SAFE)
Sustainability Assessment in Water and Aquaculture Systems: Challenges, Benefits, and Applications. Eoghan Clifford and Bernardete Rodrigues, University of Galway (SAFE)
Circular aquaculture in the EU: Barriers and opportunities under current policies. Isabell Storsjö, SYKE (SAFE) & Bruna Maia, 3Bio (INNOAQUA)
Patent landscaping - hands on session with Aquaponics case study. Fabio Ugolini, Introvertical SRL (AWARE)
Exploring the financial and economic viability of circular bio-economy innovations. John Bostock, University of Stirling (SAFE)
Building resilience in EU aquaculture value chains through circularity. Wesley Malcorps, University of Stirling (SAFE)
Participation in the sessions is free, but pre-registration is required.
