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Delivering bioeconomy through creative learning: Portuguese higher education curricula context

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The bioeconomy, also known as the 'economy for life', is crucial in addressing global challenges like climate change and resource scarcity. Higher education institutions must adopt innovative, interdisciplinary, and creative learning approaches to prepare students for sustainable economic growth. This study assessed students' self-perceived knowledge of bioeconomy through creative learning in higher education curricula, evaluating familiarity, value perception, and willingness to learn more. The survey conducted for 1st-year students from economy-related courses in four HEIs in Portugal resulted in 312 valid responses. Results showed no significant association between bioeconomy knowledge and participation in creative projects due to a lack of offers and low awareness. Interestingly, although students are unfamiliar with the bioeconomy concept, they believe in its value and importance. A key aspect involves understanding the perceptions of outcome importance and the skill level that can be achieved. The transformation is vital for training decision-makers capable of supporting sustainability challenges.

Source: International Journal of Agricultural Resources Governance and Ecology

Authors: Valentina Chkoniya, Raquel Meneses, Elisabete Simões Vieira, Rui Pedro Marques, N.A. Jos&, N.A. eacute, N.A. Lu&, N.A. iacute, s Tavares Pires Dias d, os Reis, Nuno Moutinho, Ana Torres, Paula Saraiva Carvalho

Institutions: University of Aveiro, Universidade do Porto, INESC TEC, University of Beira Interior

Language: English

Topic: Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Universidade de Aveiro, Universidade da Beira Interior, European Commission, Universidade de Coimbra, Universidade do Porto, Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro, Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia

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