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AQUA-TNET NEWSLETTEROctober 2009
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1. Workshop “How to write training units” (VALLA project - Validation of All Lifelong Learning in Aquaculture), 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 Olivia (local organiser) at olivia@aquatt.ie, (cc Marieke at marieke@aquatt.ie) providing us with information on the type of case study you would like to do and your contact details, as soon as possible.
For full details of the workshop please visit http://www.vallaproject.com/index/9/events.html
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2. Qualifications: Powerful currencies in search of an exchange mechanism
Qualifications largely determine our chances at employment, our ability to access further education and our social status. But they also have limitations: much of the knowledge and competence we acquire through life is left out of our diplomas, certificates and titles. To close this gap, both the education and employment worlds need to get involved in redesigning and updating the way in which qualifications are awarded and recognised.
For more information: http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/etv/news/default.asp?idnews=4839
3. ECTS User guide
The ECTS Users’ Guide provides guidelines for implementation of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), and presents the ECTS key documents. The Guide is offered to assist learners, academic and administrative staff in higher education institutions as well as other interested parties.The 2009 Users’ Guide has been updated to take account of developments in the Bologna Process, the growing importance of lifelong learning, the formulation of qualifications frameworks and the increasing use of learning outcomes.
Please CLICK HERE to download the ECTS Users’ Guide.
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4. European Commission resumes awarding of ECTS/DS labels as of 2009
The Commission (DG Education and Culture) has decided to resume the awarding of the ECTS/DS labels as of 2009, and intends to organize yearly application rounds for the ECTS/DS labels in the coming years.Applications for the ECTS/DS labels can be submitted by a Higher Education Institution that has been awarded a Standard or an Extended Erasmus University Charter (Standard Charter and Student placements). Eligible Higher Education Institutions shall submit their request (on the official application form) to the National Agency of the country where it is located. After a screening with the assistance of independent experts, all successful applications will be transmitted from the National Agencies to the Executive Agency where an ECTS / DS jury of experts will examine the applications in order to guarantee consistency of evaluation results on a European level. The Executive Agency, in consultation with the Commission, will then take the final decision about the award of the labels.
The ECTS and DS labels will be honorary distinctions. Higher Education Institutions who held the ECTS and/or DS labels in the past are invited to apply again, given that these labels will expire in 2009.
For more information, please check: http://ec.europa.eu/education/higher-education/doc938_en.htm
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1. Special student opportunities and events at Aquaculture 2010
Aquaculture 2010 is the International Triennial Conference and Exposition of the National Shellfisheries Association (NSA), Fish Culture Section of the American Fisheries Society (AFS-FCS) and the World Aquaculture Society (WAS). Special student opportunities and events planned for Aquaculture 2010 include an orientation meeting, student reception, door prizes, free room lottery, roommate finder service, paid work opportunities, and much more. Student seminars planned include the Career Seminar and Women in Aquaculture Seminar.
For more information and to register online, visit the World Aquaculture Society (www.was.org) or National Shellfisheries Association (www.shellfish.org) and click on the Aquaculture 2010 link.
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2. News on the Integrated Maritime Policy
The European Commission released a Communication discussing how the Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP) should be extended into the wider international arena and envisages the creation of an EU framework for a global integrated approach to maritime affairs. It outlines ways in which the EU's authority, as an international maritime power, should be strengthened at the multilateral level and how this would facilitate regional cooperation with maritime neighbours with whom the EU shares sea-basins, as well as helping develop closer bilateral relations with key partners.
For more information, please check Developing the international dimension of the Integrated Maritime Policy of the European Union and Progress report on the EU’s Integrated Maritime Policy
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 October 2009 issue:
- Training: Workshop on the ontogeny of the fish immune system, 4-5 November 2009, University of Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Training: Workshop on extensive and semi-intensive aquaculture production in Southern Europe, 20-21 January 2010, Tavira (Portugal)
- Training: "Stock assessment (Introduction)", 11-15 January 2010, ICES, Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Training: "Stock assessment (Advanced)", 1-5 February 2010, ICES, Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Training: Ecosystem Modelling for Fishery Management, 8-12 March 2010, Copenhagen, (Denmark)
- Trainning: Advanced course: Establishment and Management of Marine Protected Areas for Fisheries, CIHEAM, 8-13 March 2010, Zaragoza (Spain)
- Advanced course: New perspectives on marketing chains in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, 26-30 April 2010, Zaragoza (Spain)
- Symposium: International Symposium on Aquaculture and Fisheries Education (ISAFE), 27-29 November 2009, Bangkok, (Thailand)
- Education: Aquaculture Train-the-Trainer Workshop, 26-28 October 2009, Washington, D.C., (USA)
- Education: Ph.D. course “Physical and biochemical methods for analysis of fish as food”, 16-20 November 2009, Kgs. Lyngby (Denmark)
- Please check AquaTT Training News October 2009 for a complete overview of upcoming events, conferences and workshops
CLICK HERE for the latest AquaTT Training News (October 2009)
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 the latest BibMail (Winter 2009)
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 (Winter 2009)
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 14 interesting jobs are listed:
- Professor In Aquaculture (Sweden)
- Tropical Marine Ecology Internship (Netherlands Antilles)
- Ingénieur Environnementaliste (France)
- Postgraduate Research Opportunity: PhD (Ireland)
- Fully Funded Environmental Sciences PhD Studentship (United Kingdom)
- Marine Turtle Conservation Project Volunteers (Cyprus)
- Research Fellow In Deepwater Clastic Systems (United Kingdom)
- Post-Doc Aquaculture (Sweden)
- PhD Studentship Applications 2010 (United Kingdom)
- Flagship PhD Scholarships - Wealth From Oceans Flagship (Australia)
- OCE Honours Scholarships - Human Impacts On Marine Ecosystems (Australia)
- OCE Honours Scholarships - Climate Predictions Via New Ocean Observing System Technology (Australia)
- Fishery And Aquaculture Officer (Egypt)
- Marine Area Officer (United Kingdom)Tropical Marine Ecology Internship (Netherlands Antilles)
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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