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On Friday, 25 September 2026, the European Researchers’ Night once again brought science and research closer to the public across hundreds of European cities. The annual event aims to showcase the role of research in society, highlight its contribution to addressing environmental and societal challenges, and inspire younger generations to engage with science and innovation. … Read more
The 5th PLAST4H2 Project Meeting took place on 24-25 September 2026 at the Université de Bretagne Occidentale (UBO) in Brest, France, bringing together all partners to review the latest developments and look ahead to the final months of PLAST4H2. Over the two-day meeting, partners presented the most recent progress across the different work packages, with … Read more
On 4 September, Dr Chaitra Venkatesh and Dr Bor Shin Chee from our PLAST4H2 partner, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), attended the Mná na Mara gathering in Galway. Invited by Mná na Mara, the event brought together women from across Ireland’s marine sector, providing a valuable space for knowledge exchange, networking and the development … Read more
From 15–17 September 2026, the PLAST4H2 team at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) took part in the National Ploughing Championships, held in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland. As part of the TUS exhibition, the PLAST4H2 team showcased its research into innovative and sustainable materials, highlighting the potential of bioplastics and bacterial cellulose as alternatives … Read more
On 26 August 2026, our partner Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) participated in the Innovation Pathways to Impact: From Business Challenge to Funded Research event, hosted at the TUS Athlone Campus. The event brought together Midlands-based SMEs, researchers and innovation support organisations to explore opportunities for research collaboration, technical solutions and access to funding. … Read more
This year’s beach awareness campaign “El mar lo nota, tú decides II”, developed by PLAST4H2 partner MARE, received coverage across several media and institutional channels, increasing the visibility of PLAST4H2 and bringing its message to a wider public. The campaign is aimed at raising public awareness of the impact of microplastics on the marine environment … Read more
Research from PLAST4H2 project partner Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Lisbon, was showcased at two international conferences over the past months, highlighting the project’s work on understanding how plastic is transported and accumulates in the marine environment. The first event was the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026, held in Glasgow from 22 to 27 February, where Catarina … Read more
Research from PLAST4H2 project partner University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) was showcased at three international conferences over the summer, highlighting the project’s research on the valorisation of plastic waste and its presence within the international scientific community. The first event was the 25th International Symposium on Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis (PYRO2026), held in Pisa, … Read more
As summer draws to a close, we are highlighting some of the outreach activities carried out by our partners in recent months. On 8 June, World Oceans Day, Innoceana took part in an outreach fair dedicated to raising awareness of the marine environment. At Innoceana’s stand, visitors could take part in interactive and engaging activities … Read more
New research in the framework of the PLAST4H2 project was presented at two international hydrogen energy conferences in 2026. In March, University of Cantabria (UC) researchers presented their work in an oral presentation titled “Matrimid/LaNi5 Hollow Fiber Membranes for Hydrogen Recovery from Industrial Waste Streams” at the European Hydrogen Energy Conference (EHEC), held in Seville, … Read more