Aquaculture scientist to shape English seafood future

FORMER Stirling University aquaculture scientist Neil Auchterlonie has been appointed the new chairman of Seafood 2040, the strategic body set up to shape the long term future of England’s fish related industry. He takes over the role following the departure of the inaugural programme chairman, Alison Austin. Neil is a technical expert in fisheries, aquaculture…

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Careers fair connects students to industry

THIS year’s annual Aquaculture Careers Event, organised by Stirling University’s Institute of Aquaculture (IoA), is to take place on April 20 at the Stirling Court Hotel. The aim of the event – called #ACE2020 – is to connect students, particularly those at postgraduate level, with the wider industry, providing an opportunity for the next generation…

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Poster plaudits for Stirling trio

THREE students from the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture were awarded prizes for posters displayed at this week’s Fish Vet Society conference, held near Edinburgh. Chiara Bosco won first prize for her work, and was presented with a copy of ‘Cleaner Fish Biology and Aquaculture Applications’, sponsored by publisher 5m. Elizabeth Leuchte and Kerryn…

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Global outlook focus of forum

A SEMINAR focusing on the outlook for aquaculture in the world beyond Europe will be held in Edinburgh in May. The event will include insights into aquaculture’s role in securing global food security, and also provide examples of international collaboration in the industry. Organised by 5m Pulbishing and the Fish Site, the seminar will take…

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Women in aquaculture group launched

REPRESENTATIVES from across the aquaculture industry in Scotland are meeting today to launch Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA), which aims to encourage more women to join the sector. Aquaculture professionals from industry, academia and the public sector, gathering at Stirling University, will celebrate International Women’s Day by pledging to support women in the industry. The…

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Focus on fish health at Stirling course

EXCELLENCE in fish health and welfare is the focus of a two-day training session taking place at Stirling University next week. Aimed at entry level and experienced marine and fresh water husbandry staff, the course – from January 15-16 – will address the major fish health challenges facing aquaculture today. Delivered by Europharma, one of…

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