AQUA-TNET, the Socrates-Erasmus Thematic Network in the field of Aquaculture, Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management had their
AQUA-TNET Annual Meeting 2008
Venue: Krakow, Poland
Date: 19th September 2008
AQUA-TNET held its 2nd Annual Event in Krakow (Poland), in conjunction with EAS2008. Each Work Package presented the highlights from their activities over the past three years, which showed how much the network has achieved during that time. A PhD database, with links to full Ph.D. manuscripts, abstracts, related articles and author information, was officially launched. The AQUA-TNET Ph.D. portal is constructed as a valuable information and research tool, gathering scientific and background information on finished doctoral research work throughout Europe. AQUA-TNET members are also working on an online database for all Master Programmes and Courses in the sector, which will be expanded fully in the new phase AQUA-TNET 2008-11. Other highlights presented were the TUNING template for the Aquaculture sector, giving amongst other aspects, European degree profiles, typical occupations in the sector, and level cycle descriptors based on learning outcomes and competences, and a database of potential mobility exchanges, including recommendations and a good practice guide.
Based on the work done in the vertical Work Packages, representatives from Industry, Research and Consumers had the opportunity to comment and express their practices and needs to the academic community. The group discussion regarding whether higher education institutions are able to meet the lifelong learning needs of an innovative aquaculture industry, showed that Higher Education Institutions are still uncertain with regard to their role in the provision of lifelong learning within industry sector - whatever this role might be! This is an issue that might merit further consideration.
As AQUA-TNET activities increase, so does its relevance and influence. With the recently approved Community co-funding the network now has an excellent opportunity to build upon the first phase and continue this long-running network (1996-2008) in AQUA-TNET2008-11. The new programme will allow the network to continue its important work of helping the sectors covered to contribute to the creation of a European Higher Education Area. The renewal will allow the network to review priorities and activities and make any improvements necessary to help meet the needs of all stakeholders.
• Contact information
Do not hesitate to contact Marieke Reuver (marieke@aquatt.ie) if you have any questions or queries.
• Agenda meeting
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• Information Package
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• Presentations
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• Minutes
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• Participant list
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o Travel costs are covered for eligible participants (members of an AQUA-TNET Institution) and provided that travel costs are the lowest fares possible, with a maximum of 250 € for a return flight.
o Accommodation costs will be covered for eligible participants (members of an AQUA-TNET Institution) for maximum 2 nights (Thursday 18th & Friday 19th).
o Eligible subsistence costs will be covered for eligible participants only (members of an AQUA-TNET Institution) from Thursday 18th till Saturday 20th.
o Accommodation and subsistence costs together cannot exceed 240 €
o We hope most of you can defray the travel costs for attending the EAS2008 conference from other sources, however, if not and you want to attend anyhow we can contribute in the travel costs up to a max of 125 €
o Reimbursement will be made after the meeting following submission and approval of receipts sent to the overall network coordinator, Ghent University.
