News Archive
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Masters degree in Biotechnology for Aquaculture 6 Feb 2012 We welcome enquiries now for places on our NEW Masters in Biotechnology for Aquaculture which stars in September 2012. Learn More |
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Facebook and Twitter Launch 20 Jan 2012 Immediate relaunch of our immensely popular Facebook presence with more up-to-date content of the Institute's work and addition of a Twitter feed (coming soon). Learn More |
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MSc students visit Scottish companies 19 Jan 2012 Students participating in the MSc Advanced Engineering topic visited Fusion Marine (cage manufacturer), W & J Knox (nets) and FPM Henderson Ltd (moorings) this month. Learn More |
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Wrasse Population Genetics 17 Jan 2012 Exciting new PhD opportunity to study broodstock management and population genetics of native wrasse species. Fully funded studentship starting April 2012. Learn More |
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Aquaculture Talent Hatchery is born 11 Nov 2011 Institute students crowned first winners of the Aquaculture Talent Hatchery at the recent European Aquaculture Society meeting in Rhodes, beating competition from Greece, Ireland and Spain. Learn More |
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Former Deputy Director honoured internationally 11 Nov 2011 Dr Jonathan Shepherd was presentated with the Global Aquaculture Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent GOAL conference in Chile. Learn More |
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Doug Allan inspires our students 8 Nov 2011 The Institute was once again delighted to welcome Professor Doug Allan to give an inspirational presentation on his underwater polar wildlfe work to our "Blue Planet" cohort. Learn More |
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Fishmeal (and oil) Futures 28 Sep 2011 As part of our successful seminar series, today we enjoyed a presentation from Dr Andrew Jackson, Technical Director, International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organisation (IFFO) on the future of fishmeal and fish oil demand. Learn More |
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"GOLD STANDARD" for Institute's Masters programmes 26 Aug 2011 External Examiners again emphasize that our Masters degree programmes are the "Gold Standard" for training in the sector, worldwide. Learn More |
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Prize-winning students reflect on their year at Stirling 26 Aug 2011 Students from 22 countries have successfully completed their Masters degree programmes this week. Here, some prize-winning students give their thoughts on their time in Stirling. Learn More |
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Bangladeshi orphans get a chance of education 26 Aug 2011 Institute staff and students help underprivileged children in the Bangladeshi city of Mymensingh receive a better education. Learn More |
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UoS/SEAT shortlisted for award 15 Aug 2011 We are proud to announce that Stirling has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Award for International Collaboration of the Year for its leadership and co-ordination of the Sustaining Ethical Aquaculture Trade project. Learn More |
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Access to our worldclass facilities 18 May 2011 An incredible opportunity to join us and access our laboratories, fish holding facilities & recirculation systems as part of AquaExcel a 16-partner EU-wide project. Funding is available for visitors to support innovative research. Learn More |
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Aquaculture Agreement with Chinese University 30 Jun 2011 Agreement with Guangdong Ocean University sees post-graduate students from China coming to Stirling to study Aquaculture as the culmination of a long-standing research partnership between the two institutions. Learn More |
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New Zealand delegation visit 6 May 2011 We hosted a delegation from the New Zealand Government and aquaculture industry, including the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Phil Heatley, pictured here. Learn More |
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Stirling tilapia genome is sequenced 7 Apr 2011 The Nile tilapia is arguably the most important cultured foodfish globally after carp, even outstripping salmon. Our researchers, with Broad Institute colleagues, have made a breakthrough in sequencing its complete genome. Learn More |
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Distance learning MSc expands 19 Apr 2011 The latest module on the MSc Sustainable Aquaculture by distance learning is currently up and running with 20% more students registered than previous modules. Learn More |
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Visit to W & J Knox net factory 6 Mar 2011 Last week as part of the MSc Advanced Engineering Module, students welcomed the opportunity to learn more about the manufacturer, rigging, treatment and maintenance of nets for fish farm cages at W & J Knox net Learn More |
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Shellfish: our undervalued resource 13 Feb 2011 Under this theme, the 14th International Conference on Shellfish Restoration (ICSR), comes to the University of Stirling; the first time in the UK in its 26 years history. Learn More |
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Institute helps shape Food Security 27 Jan 2011 The Institute of Aquaculture makes a major contribution to the UK Government project on Global Food and Farming Futures. Learn More |
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SARNISSA hits 1600 members 19 Jan 2011 SARNISSA - Sustainable Aquaculture Research Networks in Sub Saharan Africa - now has more than 1600 registered members sharing information and contacts across borders and languages. Learn More |
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Teaching the poorest in Bangladesh 20 Dec 2010 Building on our extensive 30-year involvement of the Institute in Bangladesh, Dr Andy Shinn is a regular visitor to the country, where he teaches and supervises aquaculture research. Learn More |
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FAO Workshop on Carrying Capacity 20 Dec 2010 Lindsay Ross, Trevor Telfer & Richard Corner, recently hosted a meeting of world experts on global aquaculture carrying capacity and site selection. Learn More |
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Nairobi fair trade fish meeting 23 Nov 2010 Stirling Aquaculture Manager John Bostock is part of a team assessing the potential for a fairly traded fish product in Africa. Learn More |
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21 nationalities on this year's MSc courses!! 22 Oct 2010 For the next 12 months students from 21 nations will study in Stirling for their Masters degree in Sustainable Aquaculture, Aquatic Veterinary Studies or Aquaculture Pathobiology. Learn More |
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Aquaculture News 37 now available 10 Sep 2010 This edition focuses on the wider impact of our research and teaching, with examples from all areas of the Institute's work, including our successful 2nd PhD research conference Learn More |
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Major New Institute report on Scottish shellfish 10 Jul 2010 New Institute report identifies growth prospects for Scottish shellfish industry. Learn More |
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Major New Institute report on Future of Food And Farming 9 Jul 2010 Institute of Aquaculture contributes to major study on the future of food and farming. Learn More |
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2nd Research conference June 2010 2 Jul 2010 The conference was once again a raging success with many compliments received from conference delegates. It provided an excellent opportunity to detail the high quality research being carried out in the Institute. Learn More |