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Workshop on the ontogeny of the fish immune system, 4-5 November 2009, University of Copenhagen (Denmark)
The Danish Fish Immunology Research Network and the Research School SCOFDA (Sustainable Control of Fish Diseases in Aquaculture) organise a 2-day workshop on the ontogeny of the fish immune system. Participation is free of charge. For registration and abstracts please contact: pwk@life.ku.dk (deadline October 1, 2009)
Ph.D. course "Physical and biochemical methods for analysis of fish as food", 16-20 November 2009, Kgs. Lyngby (Denmark)
The aim of the course is to provide insight into the state of the art of advanced laboratory techniques and methods that are recommended for analysis of fish muscle components relevant in studies of ante mortem (e.g. feed, stress) effects on fish as well as for following post mortem changes in fish. Deadline for application to the course is 25 September 2009.
Workshop “How to write training units” workshop, 26-27 November 2009, Dublin (Ireland)
The VALLA project has developed a very interesting dedicated software tool based on existing European Best Practise which enables trainers to define non-formal training units (short courses/workshops/placements, etc) in terms of competences and learning outcomes as well as describing level/assessment/evidence requirements/delivery/credit value etc. It is hoped that by using the tool the drafted units could be of sufficient quality to be submitted to competent bodies for validation and credit valuing. By participating in the workshop, you will go through the process and apply the tool on your own unit(s).
If you are interested in attending this workshop, please contact Marieke at marieke@aquatt.ie or Olivia at olivia@aquatt.ie providing us with information on the type of case study you would like to do and your contact details, before 28th October at the latest.
International Symposium on Aquaculture and Fisheries Education (ISAFE), 27-29 November 2009, Bangkok (Thailand)
The
symposium will focus on the theme "The Future of Aquaculture and
Fisheries Education". Topics include fisheries and aquaculture
education, current status of need-base curriculum development,
innovative teaching and learning methods, distant/flexible learning,
academic and industry partnerships, support for education, research and
young fisheries scientists and future direction and strategy.
Course "Stock assessment (Introduction)", 11-15 January 2010, ICES, Copenhagen (Denmark)
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) offers courses led by high-profile scientists and instructors. The course Stock assessment (Introduction) provides instruction, demonstration, and exercises in population modelling as applied to fishery resources. The general objective of the course is to train stock-assessment scientists and advisors in basic population dynamics and stock assessment. The deadline for the submission of applications is 4 December 2009. Visit the Training web page: www.ices.dk/iceswork/training/training.asp
Contact ICES Secretariat for more information contact Søren Anker Pedersen, Coordinator for Training at training@ices.dk or tel: (+45) 33 38 67 52
Workshop on extensive and semi-intensive aquaculture production in Southern Europe, 20-21 January 2010, Tavira (Portugal)
This workshop is targeted to researchers, fish farmers, and other stakeholders interested in sustainable aquaculture practices. The workshop language will be English, with no simultaneous translation available. Please keep in mind the deadlines: Abstracts for Oral and Poster presentations November 12 and Registration December 15
Course “Stock assessment (Advanced)", 1-5 February 2010, ICES, Copenhagen (Denmark)
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) offers courses led by high-profile scientists and instructors. The general objective of the “Stock assessment (Advanced)" course is to provide additional training for stock assessment scientists who are familiar with the basic techniques of fishery stock assessment. The deadline for the submission of applications is 12 December 2009. Please register online: www.ices.dk/iceswork/training/registration/
Contact ICES Secretariat for more information contact Søren Anker Pedersen, Coordinator for Training at training@ices.dk or tel: (+45) 33 38 67 52
Ecosystem Modelling for Fishery Management, 8-12 March 2010, Copenhagen (Denmark)
The
ICES Training Programme intends to broaden our approach to fish stock
and ecosystem analysis and make all relevant modelling methods
available to our community. The course is planned as a five-day
activity, and is intended for scientists with some prior experience
with ecosystem modelling. Participants are expected to have at least a
cursory familiarity with the Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE) approach and
software, which can be downloaded freely from www.ecopath.org. The deadline for the submission of applications is 8 January 2010.
Advanced course: Establishment and Management of Marine Protected Areas for Fisheries, CIHEAM, 8-13 March 2010, Zaragoza (Spain)
The objective of the course is to provide managers, planners and researchers of marine protected areas with an understanding of how these areas may function and contribute to local fisheries from experiences acquired in different regions by various management and research teams. The deadline for the submission of applications is 18 December 2009.
Advanced Course: New perspectives on marketing chains in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, 26-30 April 2010, Zaragoza (Spain)
The key aim of the course is to provide small-scale sector participants with an integrated contemporary vision and understanding of the critical factors shaping seafood markets, with special emphasis on the Mediterranean and lessons to be learnt from elsewhere in Europe and the rest of the world. The 5-day course is intensive but selective in its coverage of topics, which span the entire marketing chain from production to consumption.
VALLA project (Validation of All Lifelong Learning in Aquaculture) organises “How to write Training Units” , 26-27 November 2009, Dublin (Ireland)
The VALLA project has developed a very interesting dedicated software tool based on existing European Best Practise which enables trainers to define non-formal training units (short courses/workshops/placements, etc) in terms of competences and learning outcomes as well as describing level/assessment/evidence requirements/delivery/credit value etc. It is hoped that by using the tool the drafted units could be of sufficient quality to be submitted to competent bodies for validation and credit valuing. By participating in the workshop, you will go through the process and apply the tool on your own unit(s).
If you are interested in attending this workshop, please contact Marieke at marieke@aquatt.ie or Olivia at olivia@aquatt.ie providing us with information on the type of case study you would like to do and your contact details, before 28th October at the latest.
The LEONARDO da VINCI Transfer of Technology project PESCALEX (http://www.pescalex.org) has as its primary aim to deliver its materials on fish health/diseases in three of the less widely spoken European languages: Hungarian, Turkish and Galician. The PESCALEX materials (glossary, beginner language units and 4 e-learning fish health units) already exist in English, French, Greek, Norwegian, Polish and Spanish. Its website is currently being reconstructed to deal with the demands of the three new languages.
But as disease outbreaks can spread very fast, causing severe mortalities which can lead to business failure, the PESCALEX partnership is trying to find a way to speed up diagnosis by rapid recognition of symptoms. The partnership is investigating the potential of cell phone applications and would like to hear from individuals or companies who are also interested in this type of development. Please contact Margaret Eleftheriou at margaret@her.hcmr.gr
AQUA-TNET debated hot topics in education and training at Annual Event 2009 in Spain
Lifelong learning, generic skills training and discussions on how the aquaculture research and education sectors can better interact with NGOs, were just a few of the hot topics discussed during the successful Annual Event 2009 of AQUA-TNET, held in San Feliu de Guixols in Spain last month.
The pan-European education network AQUA-TNET plays a leading co-operative role between higher education institutions and other partners such as academic organisations, research institutions and industry in the European aquaculture, fisheries and aquatic resource management sector. Responding to EC reforms and policies, that emphasise the role of top-quality education as a prerequisite in developing Europe as the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world, AQUA-TNET’s multi-faceted approach has enabled the network to make a real contribution to uniting academic and vocational aspects of the Bologna reforms, aiming for greater compatibility and comparability of the systems of higher education in Europe.
During the 3 day event the network was informed about the network’s achievements in the past year and goals for the future. Key note speakers addressed topics such as “Aquaculture in the 21st century, trends to be considered in education and training”, “How can the Aquaculture Knowledge Generators better interact with NGOs”, and “Meeting the Challenge of Providing Lifelong Learning”, which led to interesting discussions among speakers and the AQUA-TNET network representatives. The discussion on integration between the AQUA-TNET network and other structures showed that the European Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Platform (EATIP) will be of high importance and value in the future, and participants were encouraged to take an active attitude.
Innovation in teaching experts gave a demonstration of the latest interactive teaching techniques and showcased several new technologies and their potential application in training/education. The interactive session, showcasing numerous new and innovative technologies, such as using backchannel in lectures and conferences, and several online survey methodologies, was of high value to participants.
An integral part of the event was a stakeholder interaction session with the work package groups. This provided an important opportunity to discuss activities and opportunities for collaboration. A lot of feedback and suggestions for progress were generated. The event was brought to a close with an intriguing mix of upcoming projects which were presented by individual participants.
The highly productive and successful event provided a great opportunity for networking of the partners, who have established even more useful contacts for successful future cooperation.
EU shines beam on single European fleet of research vessels
Work has begun on an EU-funded initiative to link up Europe's research vessels into a single fleet. Dubbed EUROFLEETS ('European fleets'), the 4-year project has been allocated EUR 7.2 million under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). EUROFLEETS will unite 24 marine institutes, universities, foundations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 16 European countries. A major part of the project will see the launch of calls for proposals for scientists wishing to spend time on board a research vessel.
Blue carbon – The role of healthy oceans in binding carbon
Out of all the biological carbon captured in the world, over half is captured by marine living organisms. This report suggests that a 'Blue Carbon' fund able to invest in the maintenance and rehabilitation of key marine ecosystems should be considered by governments keen to combat climate change.
To view the full online interactive book launched by the UN Environment Programe (UNEP), the ÚN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO please visit http://grida.no/publications/rr/blue-carbon/ebook.aspx
Call for abstracts - 8th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, VA (USA)
Tech is requesting abstracts for presentations at the Eighth International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture (20-22 August 2010). In addition to publishing a 1-2 page abstract in the conference proceedings, authors of accepted abstracts will have the opportunity to share their research through an oral presentation or as a poster.
Researchers unlock mystery of European eel's spawning migration
Tracking the movements of individual fish in oceans is not easy, but an international group of scientists has done just that. The research results, published in the journal Science, show how the scientists successfully followed a group of European eels during the first 1,300 km of a 5,000 km journey.
Space technologies in fisheries and maritime affairs: facing the future with confidence
“Be it for fisheries enforcement or border control, for general law enforcement or the prevention of marine pollution, it is clear that the integration of maritime surveillance systems holds the key to important synergies. Pivotal in this process is the collection and sharing of space-generated data and information”. Dr. Joe Borg at the "The Ambitions of Europe in Space" conference, Brussels, 16 October.
The Integrated Maritime Policy for the EU – priorities for the next Commission
On the 15th October 2009 the European Commission presented a Progress Report outlining the achievements of the EU’s Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP) over the past two years and looking out into its future. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso commented: "The first time ever launch of an ambitious integrated maritime policy is a key achievement of the present Commission. It is also a challenge for the next Commission. Maritime policy is an indispensable element of sustainable climate and energy policy.”
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