Thursday, 15 May 2025 | 14:30 - 17:30
Thematic visit of Wallonia n°1 - By my own means of transport: Exploring Alternative Proteins: phototroph micro-organisms for sustainable nutrition
!!! Please note that participants travelling by their own means for the morning visits must also do so for the afternoon. Shuttles depart exclusively from Namur and return to Namur !!!
During your visit to UMons, you will explore innovative research into microbial biotechnologies. You will have the opportunity to see a 300L microalgae bioreactor in operation and discover how these micro-organisms can be used, notably, as a sustainable food source. You will also visit laboratories where scientists are cultivating purple bacteria, another promising approach to future nutrition, using low tech photobioreactors. Join us to find out more about these cutting-edge biotechnologies!