A UK-New Zealand Partnership: exploiting algae and marine biomass for IBBE
Lead Research Organisation:
University College London
Department Name: Structural Molecular Biology
Abstract
New Zealand
| Description | This 3-day workshop held under the auspices of the BBSRC funded NIBB "PHYCONET" at the Cawthron Institute Nelson, New Zealand provided an opportunity for UK researchers and industry leaders working in the algal biotechnology field to network with their counterparts in New Zealand. The workshop involved formal presentations, informal networking and discussion events, and visits to local companies and facilities in the Nelson area. A number of on-going UK-NZ collaborations have been established as a result of the workshop, adding an important International dimension to PHYCONET's activities and impact. |
| Exploitation Route | This year, a similar workshop will be held at the Institute of Hydrobiology, Wuhan, China to held establish bilateral collaborations between algal researchers in the UK and China. |
| Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Energy,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| URL | http://www.phyconet.org.uk/uncategorized/new-zealand-uk-algal-biotechnology-workshop |
| Description | On-line presentation at webinar "Algal Biotechnology for Sustainable Aquaculture in 2021 and Beyond" |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | The webinar was organised by the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) in Thailand to bring together researchers and industries interested in using algal biotechnologies in the aquaculture sectors. Over 200 participants joined from all round the world and there was significant engagement in the Q&A sessions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |