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relating to the circular bioeconomy, the sustainable use of natural resources, the protection of the environment and rural development.
We aim to enhance our members' success in education, research and innovation for a sustainable bioeconomy and society, by engaging with European and global institutions and networks, to share experience, cooperate in new ventures, and benefit from the resulting synergy.
The Forum offers a high level opportunity to discuss the following issues starting with keynote presentations from the Commission and industry speakers, and responses from panel members on a number of challenges faced by the agriculture and life sciences in the future – looking 10 - 20 years ahead.
What has made the Universities/Faculties of Life Sciences unique when compared to other related faculties/disciplines? What of their delivered outcomes have defined this unique position?
What defining missions and structures should life science universities/ faculties develop to successfully meet the needs of the rural economy, and the food and non food chains?
How to keep a strong profile in applied research and a good collaboration with the green sector, and still compete for research funding nationally and internationally to achieve research excellence?