Posts Tagged ‘Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA).’
WiSA 2024 awards winners announced
Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) marked International Women’s Day, and the fifth anniversary of the network’s launch, by announcing the winners of the annual WiSA awards. The awards, across five categories, were based on nominations from the network’s almost 400 members, and judged by an independent panel. WiSA’s Rising Star of 2024 was awarded to…
Read MoreMentors wanted for women’s network
A NEW mentoring programme for women in aquaculture is to be launched in Scotland in the New Year. The scheme aims to match some of the most influential leaders in the industry with aspiring women in the sector looking to develop their careers and skills. Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) is now looking for both…
Read MoreMinister\’s £20,000 boost for women in aquaculture
THE Scottish government has pledged to support an initiative to boost career opportunities for women in aquaculture, with the announcement today of £20,000 funding. The investment was unveiled by Mairi Gougeon, Scotland’s minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment, at the opening of the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers conference in Oban. Gougeon had…
Read MoreMinister\’s £20,000 boost for women in aquaculture
THE Scottish government has pledged to support an initiative to boost career opportunities for women in aquaculture, with the announcement today of £20,000 funding. The investment was unveiled by Mairi Gougeon, Scotland’s minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment, at the opening of the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers conference in Oban. Gougeon had…
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