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Learn about what we have been up to: on this page you’ll find all the latest news and musings from the Biorenewables Development Centre.

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Let’s play with rubbish: a new board game for the bioeconomy

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Focus Games Ltd has developed the Bioeconomy Game, an educational board game that challenges players to create value from waste and develop their community. The game was developed in collaboration with MeLoop Foundation, India, and the THYME Project, a North…

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Apply now: THYME proof of concept funding.

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Staff at the THYME Universities can apply for up to 50K to fund proof of concept projects that address one of THYME’s three Grand Challenges areas for the regional bioeconomy.  Each project must involve a minimum of two of the…

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Circular Yorkshire Campaign November 2019.

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We are part of the #CircularYorkshire Campaign month, in conjunction with the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Enterprise Partnership and Circular Economy consortium aiming to build an understanding, encourage behavioural change and enhance connectivity upon which a circular economy…

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A new resource for schools outreach – the Bioeconomy Outreach Centre.

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Through the THYME project, the Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) is able to offer up to 50 delegates a unique, flexible space to hold events, meetings or away days which includes both ground and mezzanine floor space, kitchen facilities and free…

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Apply now – THYME Entrepreneurship Training, York

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So you want to be an entrepreneur in the bioeconomy? Date: Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th October 2019, Hawkhills, Easingwold, YO61 3EG For staff from Hull, York and Teesside, there is fully funded specialist training available to help you kick-start…

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