BioLaMer project team had the pleasure of participating in a school outreach visit hosted at CRANN, Trinity College Dublin, engaging with a group of enthusiastic primary school students aged 11–12 years, which was held on June 24th, 2025. The visit formed part of BioLaMer’s ongoing commitment to science communication, sustainability education, and early engagement with future innovators.
Engaging Students Through Real-World Science
During the session, Sivakumar Krishnan and Samuele Messina, BioLaMer partners from Trinity College Dublin, introduced the students to the core objectives of the BioLaMer project. This session centred on the microplastics topic, sparking lively discussions on sustainability and real-world scientific research among the young minds.
The students demonstrated remarkable curiosity and enthusiasm, asking thoughtful questions and actively participating in discussions around sustainability, pollution, and the role of science in protecting marine ecosystems. The interactive nature of the session helped bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world research, making complex scientific concepts both engaging and relatable.
Dissemination & Encouraging Sustainability Awareness
Beyond the technical presentation, the session placed strong emphasis on dissemination and sustainability education. As part of this effort, BioLaMer project materials developed by SocLineTech, the project’s dissemination partner, were shared with the students. These included specially designed educational comics and brochures, created to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging content.
The visual storytelling approach were effective, helping students grasp the core ideas behind the BioLaMer project and the challenges posed by microplastics in an enjoyable and memorable way. Through these materials, students were introduced to how innovative research idea of BioLaMer aim to address future environmental problems and contribute to sustainable solutions.
Funding Acknowledgment
This project is funded by European Innovation Council under Grant Agreement no. 101099487. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
