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Bioeconomy tends to become a key technology and a substantial element for development and growth in Europe. It is based on a novel concept including the valorization of natural resources and human manpower in a sustainable way. Multidisciplinary and Cros-Sectorial consideration are the main characteristics of the whole bioeconomy frame, meaning that a wide spectrum of scientific disciplines and technical expertise are required. Adding to this the need for appropriate regulations and the expertise for necessary finances, it is obvious to conclude that a new generation of experts adapted to the current requirements is mandatory. These experts will have also to adapt to the changing dynamics of the current business and market needs. A dedicated bioeconomy education means to satisfy these emerging needs and to prepare this new skilled generation of working force. Many higher education institutions across Europe are facing these challenges, and they are adapting their programmes accordingly. However, a careful analysis of the educational aspect is imperative considering a wide number of lateral parameters such as the regional and sectorial particularities, the concrete detection of the target groups to be educated, the alliance of the educational curricula with socioeconomic priorities, the expected impacts and the potentially raising technical issues.
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Sakellaris, G. (2021). Bioeconomy Education. In: Koukios, E., Sacio-Szymańska, A. (eds) Bio#Futures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64969-2_22
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