Aquaculture Student Workshop 2004

Background
The Aquaculture Student Workshop is a new event for European Aquaculture students. The event is funded by the Directorate General Fisheries of the European Commission, and is organised by AquaTT in collaboration with Fish Farming International, Gent University and Aqualex Multimedia Consortium (AMC).

AquaTT launched this initiative to create an event specifically for European aquaculture students where they could;

1. Gain exposure to and discuss the perspectives of leading experts in an informal setting
2. Learn complimentary skills that are important for work in the future aquaculture industry
3. Meet and network with other students and colleagues from Europe
4. Interact with industry members through an international tradeshow and fieldtrip

Objectives
The workshop is an innovative event developed to compliment participants’ current study. Leading experts will stimulate informal debate through talks on current and future state of play of the industry. Participants will also learn about support skills that will help them in their future careers (oral presentation skills, scientific papers, networking etc). A role play module where groups of participants act as stakeholders, will bring together all of the above.

Participants will have the opportunity to visit the international tradeshow, several other workshops and a field trip. Networking will also be promoted through organised social events.

(see http://www.heighwayevents.com/aquaculture_2004/index.htm) for more information on the tradeshow.
All participants will receive a manual for future reference and access to online courses and support material developed for the workshop.

Timetable
Wednesday 19^th - Participants arrive (pm) and welcome event
Thursday 20^th – Workshop and tradeshow
Friday 21^st – Workshop and tradeshow + social event
Saturday 22^nd – Excursion (optional)
Sunday 23^rd – Participants depart

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Target Group

Any student currently studying or a recent graduate of a course in aquaculture may apply.

However, students studying for Masters qualifications in Aquaculture sciences or recently qualified within the last 18 months are the target participants for the workshop and will be given priority.

The number of participants is limited to 44.

The official language of the workshop is English (applicants may be asked to provide evidence of their level of English)

Other applicants may apply but it is expected that the event will be oversubscribed.

Registration

Registration for the event is €75 and is non-refundable upon acceptance to the workshop.
The 1^st event has obtained funding from the Directorate General Fisheries, European Commission and there is the possibility for eligible participants to receive up to 90% of costs covered through a grant. At a minimum costs covered will include workshop participation, international travel, field trip and shared accommodation
It is expected that participants will have to cover other personal costs related to attending the workshop.

Eligible participants are candidates studying an Aquaculture Masters in the European community, candidate or EFTA country. For a full list of eligible countries consult the piscestt website.

Non-eligible candidates may also apply to participate, but if selected no costs will be covered.

The Application Form can be downloaded from the PISCES website www.piscestt.com

All applications must be submitted by e-mail or fax to AquaTT:
E-mail: aquatt@aquatt.ie
Fax : +353 1 644 9009

The following information is required and must be submitted by the deadline:

• Completed application form
• Letter of recommendation from lecturer/ professor
  

Selection Criteria:

Priority and grants will be given to candidates that meet the following criteria;

-          Currently studying for a Masters qualification in aquaculture (or equivalent, see application form for more information)
-          Completed a Aquaculture Masters (or equivalent) within the last 18 months

Each geographical region of Europe has a quota for participants. Should the organisers receive more eligible applications than the number of available spaces per geographic region a blind lottery draw will be carried out. Any places arising from unfilled quotas will be entered into a final lottery to fill the final places.

The intention is to have a broad geographical representation present. The organisers decision is final.

Organisation
AquaTT
P.O.Box 8989
Dublin 2
Ireland
Phone : +353 1 644 9008
Fax : +353 1 644 9009

For questions contact us at  : aquatt@aquatt.ie

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