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AQUA-TNET NEWSLETTERJanuary 2010
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1. LLP Call for Proposals 2010
The latest call for proposals; Multilateral Projects, Networks, Accompanying Measures and Studies under the Sub-Programmes, Transversal Programme (Key Activities) and Jean Monnet is currently underway. Deadline is 12 noon (CET) 26th February 2010. For more information please visit http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/funding/2010/call_lifelong_learning_2010.php BACK to top
2. FP7: Open call for European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research
The European Commission has issued an open call for European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST). Developing stronger links among European researchers is crucial to building the European Research Area (ERA). COST stimulates new, innovative, interdisciplinary and broad research networks in Europe. COST does not fund research itself, but supports networking activities. For more information please click here.
3. Publication: Adult Education outside of EU
dvv international and EAEA have published a book on adult learning and education in Europe outside of the European Union. To view the book online please visit http://www.eaea.org/doc/pub/ALE_outside_Europe09.pdfBACK to top
4. England and Wales: The Inquiry into the Future for Lifelong Learning
Since the publication of the NIACE sponsored report Learning Through Life, over a thousand copies of this agenda-setting publication have been sold. The report outlines a 10 to 15 year vision of radical reform. Copies of the Learning Through Life publication is available at http://shop.niace.org.uk For more information about the Inquiry, go to www.lifelonglearninginquiry.org.uk.BACK to top
5. Aquaculture training centres in France
For information on aquaculture training centres in France please click here http://ada.isara.fr/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=2. BACK to top
1. EU funds effective translation tool
Europeans recognise the importance of communicating in other languages as well as their native tongue, and the availability of effective tools facilitating high-quality translation of texts between multiple languages is pivotal to this. Enter the MOLTO ('Multilingual on-line translation') project. The MOLTO project seeks to provide the same access to knowledge on the Internet for all EU citizens. For more information please click here.
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2. Commissioner designate for Research, Innovation and Science promises 'action and delivery' to MEPs
The European Commissioner designate for Research, Innovation and Science, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, pledged to move research, innovation and science 'to the heart of European policy' in her hearing at the European Parliament on 13 January. 'Knowledge, research and scientific excellence is a cornerstone of innovation,' she stated. 'In the new economy, refined knowledge will replace crude oil as the economy's prime motive force.' To read the full article please click here. 3. “Slow fish” – a fast growing campaign to promote sustainable consumption
“Discover, enjoy, protect ” were the bywords of the second SlowFisch event, which took place in Bremen (Germany) from the 6 – 8 November 2009. One of the successes of this year’s event, which attracted 16,513 visitors and 110 exhibitors, was traditional ready to eat Norwegian stockfish, which is being promoted by the fishermen of the Lofoten Islands. The next SlowFisch will take place from 5 – 7 November 2010. Further information is available at www.slowfisch-bremen.de
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AquaTT Training News
AquaTT's Training News is a free monthly electronic newsletter. With the latest news from the European education community, opportunities for collaboration, announcements and a student corner, Training News is an important dissemination channel for education and training opportunities for the aquaculture and fisheries sectors.
Highlights of the January 2010 issue:
- Training course: Management Strategy Evaluation (including FLR), 5-9 April 2010, Vigo (Spain)
- Training course: “Opening the box: Stock assessment and fisheries advice for stakeholders, NGOs and policy-makers", 5-7 October 2010, ICES Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Workshop: Vaccination of Early Life Cycle Stages of Fish, 7-8 April 2010, Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Short course: Marine Taxonomy and Habitat Survey, 4-7 May 2010, Bournemouth University (United Kingdom)
- Short course: Freshwater Fish Ecology, 4-7 May 2010, Bournemouth University (United Kingdom)
- Short course: Introduction to Bayesian inference in fishery science, 7-11 June 2010, ICES Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Short course: Aquatic Invasive Species, 6-9 September 2010, Bournemouth University (United Kingdom)
- Advanced course: New perspectives on marketing chains in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, 26-30 April 2010, Zaragoza (Spain)
- Phd course: “The Economics of Marine Resources: Ecological-Economic Modeling of the Marine Environment: Models and Management", 19-23 April 2010, Esbjerg (Denmark)
- PhD course: Stated Preference/Choice Research, May 17-21, 2010 University of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg (Denmark)
- PhD course: “Strategic behaviour in fisheries: application of coalition games”, 6-10 September 2010, Helsinki (Finland)
CLICK HERE for the latest AquaTT Training News (January 2010)
CLICK HERE for the AquaTT Calendar with a comprehensive overview of all Events in the Maritime Sector
Please email news@aquatt.ie to submit your news which will reach almost 4,500 subscribers interested in aquaculture and related sectors education.
BibMail
BibMail is a biweekly updated overview of the content tables of the major aquaculture-relevant scientific journals.
CLICK HERE for Part 1 and CLICK HERE for Part 2 of the latest BibMail (January 2010)
To go to the BibMail website link on the AQUA-TNET site please CLICK HERE
Information of Interest
Information of Interest is a biweekly updated overview of interesting publications, reports, and manuals relating to aquaculture in a broad sense, with links to the respective files or information points.
CLICK HERE for the latest Information of Interest (January 2010)
To go to the Information of Interest website link on the AQUA-TNET site please CLICK HERE
PiscesTT Jobs
PiscesTT Jobs is a free online recruitment service used by over 200 companies globally. The innovative system, updated daily, lists jobs, PhD vacancies and student placements in Aquaculture, Fisheries and Marine Science worldwide. More than 1,000 job searchers are registered on the site and are sent e-mail alerts every time a new vacancy is posted. This service facilitates human resource development in the industry.
At the moment 8 interesting jobs are listed:
- Research Specialist (USA)
- Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship (USA)
- Extension Program Leader (USA)
- M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship (USA)
- Marine Biology Teacher For Teen Summer Programs (Caribbean, Belize, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Fiji, Vancouver)
- Interns (Thailand)
- ASI Accreditation Program Manager, MSC Program (Germany)
- Project Officer (Ireland)
If you are interested in posting a job vacancy or registering for the service, please go to the PiscesTT Jobs website or contact Marieke Reuver at marieke@aquatt.ie
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