The Green of Blue Comes to Life at ADM (Algarve Design Meeting)
For a week, GreenCoLab was present at the Algarve Design Meeting (ADM), transforming the Old Beer Factory in Faro into a meeting point for science, art and education. At the heart of this dynamic space was the children’s book ‘The Green of Blue – Discovering Algae’, published by GreenCoLab in partnership with PROALGA, which served as the starting point for a series of […]
Discovering Algae with the Little Ones at the “Primavera Literária” event, in Faro
The GreenCoLab Outreach and Dissemination Group had the privilege of kicking off the 47th ‘Primavera Literária’ Book Fair in Faro with a special morning dedicated to children, at Jardim da Alameda, in Faro. The activities focused on the book The Green of Blue: Discovering Algae, and were enthusiastically attended by primary school children. During the session, the children listened to an […]
“The Green of the Blue: Discovering the World of Algae” – A Children’s Book that Brings Science to Young Readers
Within the framework of the Blue Bioeconomy Pact and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — namely SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 14 (Life Below Water) — GreenCoLab, in collaboration with PROALGA, has developed an educational initiative designed to promote blue literacy from an early age. At the centre of this initiative […]
Pedro Letras and Chef Leonel Pereira celebrate Student’s Day with Antena3 radio program “Logo se Vê”
To celebrate Student’s Day, PhD student Pedro Letras and our partner Chef Leonel Pereira joined Catarina Palma and Tiago Ribeiro on Antena3’s “Logo se Vê” discussing the connection between academic research and industry innovation. Pedro highlighted how, at GreenCoLab, PhD students actively collaborate with companies, addressing real-world challenges in algae biotechnology. This hands-on approach bridges […]
GreenCoLab represented at the Marine-Based & Natural Materials (MAPS) Expo, in Geneva
GreenCoLab was represented at the Marine-Based & Natural Materials (MAPS) Expo, which took place in Geneva between 3 and 5 March, under the motto ‘Ocean Economy, Trade Policy, Climate and Development’. Attending the joint booth of the ‘International Seaweed Association & Friends’, GreenCoLab was part of invited organizations relevant to the global algae sector, which included the INTERNATIONAL SEAWEED ASSOCIATION (represented […]
GreenCoLab outreach initiatives to promote creative and scientific journey for future generations
During February,GreenCoLab’s Outreach team, prepared “educational” visits to national schools, namely to Escola EB1 Ria Formosa, in Faro, Escola Secundária da Portela, in Loures, and we ended at Escola Secundária Pinheiro e Rosa, in Faro, with a lecture on algae cultivation. These initiatives seek to offer interactive lessons, to cross science with the knowledge of algae. The Primary schools […]
GreenCoLab sparkles at AlgaEurope 2024 with new algae-based solutions and a food-tasting experience
GreenCoLab’s presence at AlgaEurope 2024, which took place from December 10 to 13 in Athens and was organized by the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) and DLG Benelux, was marked by inspiring moments for the team and its partners. With a robust presence of more than 15 members, the group stood out by presenting 15 various scientific posters and 4 […]
The “Algae on the Menu” project celebrates World Algae Day and World Food Day with Creative Workshops
GreenCoLab’s partnership with the prestigious Chef Leonel Pereira from the CheckIn Restaurant in Faro gave rise to two new creative culinary workshops as part of the “Algae on the Menu” project, to celebrate two important dates in the algae industry, World Algae Day and World Food Day, which brought together food enthusiasts and connoisseurs for an immersive experience. The event […]
UALG Marine Biology Course visits GreenCoLab facilities
Last October, around 70 first-year students from the Marine Biology course at the University of Algarve, Gambelas Campus, had the opportunity to visit the GreenCoLab laboratories, where they were able to experience in practice the world of microalgae and their various biotechnological and environmental applications. During the visit, the students observed experiments in progress and attended a presentation […]
GreenCoLab Brings Algae Science to Primary Schools
GreenCoLab transformed the primary schools of Loulé and Olhão into veritable laboratories of creativity and joy. Pupils from 1st to 3rd grade immersed themselves in the fascinating world of algae, discovering its various uses through practical and fun activities. Using algae pigments, the children created beautiful works of art, where science and creativity met in an explosion of colours and […]