Natural Products: Harnessing Nature’s Resources for a Better World
Unleash the potential of bioactive natural products in a sustainable world
Natural Products: Harnessing Nature’s Resources for a Better World is a new short open online course developed by IKC3 and the NatPro Centre at Trinity College Dublin.
Explore the incredible potential of nature’s bounty in this Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), learners will journey through the world of natural products, uncovering their vast applications in our lives and in industry. Living sustainably is personally rewarding and ensures that future generations can enjoy a healthy, thriving planet.
On this course, you’ll discover how bioactive natural products can transform your approach to health, wellness, and environmental stewardship. Explore how these natural compounds, found in everything from food to cosmetics, play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting a circular bioeconomy.
Why should I take this course?
By diving into the world of natural product development, you’ll understand the importance of biodiversity and how it contributes to the production of these valuable resources.
You’ll gain insights into how the circular economy and sustainable living practices can be supported by natural materials, leading to healthier ecosystems and reduced environmental impact.
You’ll explore the opportunities and challenges of bioactive natural products in a circular bioeconomy, learning how to leverage these resources for sustainable growth.
You’ll be guided through the biological effects of natural products, helping you appreciate their role in promoting ecosystem health and resilience.
What will I learn?
This MOOC explores:
- Bioactivity in Natural Products
- Natural Products: Opportunities and Challenges
- Natural Products and Sustainable Development
What will I acheive?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
- Describe how nature provides us with an abundance of compounds and products that provide us with useful biological effects
- Explore the importance of healthy, biodiverse ecosystems for natural product production, applications and future discoveries
- Discuss the consideration of natural products as part of a circular economy
- Explore the pursuit of opportunities to introduce sustainability in the use and production of natural products
- Explain the potential mutual benefits of refinements and developments in natural products to well-being, the environment and the economy
Who can apply?
This course is designed for individuals interested in natural product development and sustainable living.
Whether you’re new to bioactive compounds or work in natural product production, no prior knowledge is needed—just a passion for sustainability and the circular economy.
Course Information
LOCATION: Online
AWARD: Digital Badge (when eligible)
DURATION: 3 weeks – 4 hours per week. (Participants can take this course at any time and at their own pace).
COST: Free to join and study by choosing the ‘join with limited access’ option. Upgrade to receive certification and extended access.
To find out more about this programme and to apply visit page below
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Course Coordinator
Maria Pigott – mpigott@tcd.ie
