"There is no such thing as a failed experiment, only experiments with unexpected outcomes."
- Buckminster Fuller
Nutrient Loops: Fish, Plants & Microalgae in Circular Flow
12th March 2026
Our Speakers:
Kevin Fitzsimmons is a Professor at the University of Arizona & an internationally recognised expert in sustainable aquaculture, alternative fish feeds, and global aquaculture development.
Ioannis Tzovenis is Assistant Professor at the University of Patras, Greece, & founder of MicroPhykos, specialising in algae biotechnology and sustainable aquaculture.
Cláudia Costa, director of the F4S Academy, brings over a decade of management expertise to the forefront of sustainable agriculture education.
Complementary material
Laurie C. Hofmann et al. (2025) The green seaweed Ulva: tomorrow’s “wheat of the sea” in foods, feeds, nutrition, and biomaterials, https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2024.2370489
Microalgae Engines: Turning Wastewater into Soil Value
19th March 2026
Our Speakers:
Jon Brage Svenning is Associate Professor in Biology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway and Research Scientist at SINTEF Nord, specialising in marine microalgae and sustainable aquaculture.
Etiele Morais is researcher at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain, specialising in microalgae biotechnology and sustainable wastewater valorisation.
Jorge Antunes is a microbiology specialist at Food4Sustainability CoLAB with expertise in microbial communities & bioactive microorganisms applied to sustainable food systems.
Complementary material
Álvarez-González, Ana, et al. (2023) Enhancing sustainability through microalgae cultivation in urban wastewater for biostimulant production and nutrient recovery In Science of the Total Environment,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166878
Wang, Xinxin, et al. (2012) Discharge of nutrient wastes from salmon farms: environmental effects, and potential for integrated multi-trophic aquaculture. In Aquaculture Environment Interactions,
From Science to Plate: Algae & Bioponic Herbs as Circular Agriculture Solution?
26th March 2026
Our Speakers:
Joana Duarte is a chef & gastronomic consultant with a background in marine sciences, founder of Rota das Algas, where she connects gastronomy, ocean literacy & sustainability through the valorisation of Portuguese macroalgae.
Joana Silva is Head of Biotechnology at Arborea Ltd, UK, specialising in large‑scale microalgae cultivation and applied bioproduct development for sustainable systems.
Catarina Vasconcelos is a nutritionist & project manager at Food4Sustainability CoLAB, working on sustainable food systems, public health nutrition & food policy.
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