HOW WE HELP STUDENTS

AquaTT is committed to the development of future generations of aquaculturists. Future successful aquaculturists will require a new range of competencies, in addition to the skills they develop in current tertiary or vocational training, given a rapidly changing industry which is increasingly adapting to new technology, legislation, and new consumer demands. To ensure that competencies are developed in line with the industry needs, training of the individuals in the industry must also be adapted accordingly. With this in mind, AquaTT works to devise and promote innovative useful learning tools, materials, training courses and workshops.

Education Database

AQUA-TNET, a higher education forum led by AquaTT, has a mandate to assess, compare and analyse the state of the aquaculture tertiary education sector in Europe, and to identify key curriculum development and assessment objectives leading to the dissemination of best practice and a more open, transparent and innovative system of education provision.Click here to visit the website.

Grants and Bursaries

AquaTT is not able to provide grants or bursaries itself. However, we provide an overview where you can find ways where to find them. Please click here for more information.

Student Workshop

The Aquaculture Student Workshop 2004, the first of its kind, took place at the Aquaculture International Tradeshow in Glasgow. The workshop, which received funding from the Directorate General Fisheries of the European Commission, was devised and organised by the partnership of AquaTT UETP Ltd (lead-partner), Aqualex Multimedia Consortium Ltd (AMC), Ghent University and Heighway Events. The workshop format was based on four elements:

Keynote presentations: Current Industry Issues
Keynote Presentations: Complementary Skills i.e. skills necessary for succesful career in research
Practical Interactive Exercise: Ithaca Island
Field Trip: Lamlash Marine Harvest Salmon Farm

If you are interested in supporting or hosting such a future event, please contact AquaTT. To view information on the student workshops please click here. 

Jobs and Mobility Service

The aquaculture industry has seen rapid expansion over the past decade in many parts of Europe. With this expansion, has come the development of new technologies, and thus the need for a highly skilled and specialised workforce. Today, current and potential workers are required to have recognised qualifications, to be flexible with regard to the work functions they can carry out, and to be mobile within the industry. AquaTT identified a clear need for mediation between job searchers, employers, students and universities within the aquaculture industry. This free service enables universities and employers to post employment opportunities, training placements and MSc/ PhD positions while simultaneously allowing students and job seekers to post their CVs and to apply directly to these advertisements online.To visit th website please click here.

News Updates

AquaTT through its extensive network realised that essential information on upcoming changes in the European Education Area were not being effectively disseminated to all industry members. Thus, AquaTT produces the free monthly electronic news service "TRAINING NEWS" to provide updates on education and training, and the developments taking place across Europe. If you are interesting in disseminating information through this service please email news@aquatt.ie To view archived editions please click here.

Training Courses

AquaTT has always held as one of its priorities the continuing development, running and management of short training courses especially designed to meet the needs of the ever-evolving European aquaculture industry. The development of new courses ranks high on the AQUATT agenda, as part of its remit to assist the industry on a European-wide basis. Delivered short training courses include:

  • Design and Operation of Recirculation Technologies (2006) - AQUALABS Training Course Series
  • Aquatic Animal Disease Diagnostics (2006) - AQUALABS Training Course Series
  • Quality of Fish Products (2005) - AQUALABS Training Course Series
  • Fish Welfare (2005) - AQUALABS Training Course Series
  • Aquaculture and the Environment (2005) - AQUALABS Training Course Series
  • Molecular Biology and Ecology in Aquaculture (2005)- AQUALABS Training Course Series
  • Fish Vaccination (2002)
  • Fish Immunology (2001)
  • Quality of Fish Products Course (2001) - AQUALABS Series
  • Biology of Fish Larvae Course (2001) - AQUALABS Series
  • Design & Operation of Recirculation Systems (2001) - AQUALABS Series
  • Genetics and Biotechnology Course (2001) - AQUALABS Series
  • Depuration Course (2001)
  • Smoltification Course (2001)
  • Marine Larval Production Technologies (2001)
  • Computers in Aquaculture (2001)
  • A Company Audit for Fish Farms (2001)
  • Business Management in Aquaculture (2000)
  • The Farming of Arctic Charr (2000)
  • The Farming of Eel (2000)
  • Fish Health Management in Med Aquaculture(1998)

To receive information on upcoming AquaTT training courses, workshops and conferences register on Training News by sending an email to news@aquatt.ie

Useful Tools 

AQUALEX GLOSSARY

An aquaculture glossary comprising a total of over 21,000 aquaculture terms and definitions in English, Spanish, Norwegian, French, Italian, German and Greek, with instantaneous translations to and from each of the seven languages. A CD-ROM, with definitions, translations and native speaker recordings of terms in English, French, German and Greek is currently available. The glossary is also programmed as an online database which is currently implemented on the PISCES website. To visit the website pease click here.

FISHING-4-INFO DATABASE 

The Fishing for Information guide to aquaculture and fisheries' web sites has been completely revised and updated through a partnership between Stirling Aquaculture and Aqua TT. To visit the website please click here.