Research Trainings
- Training in sustainable aquaculture systems based on BFT: DCs need to acquire a deep knowledge of the biological concepts and management of BFT, and about BFT-based alternative aquaculture systems: IMTA and FlocPonics.
- Training in potential target species under BFT: training in biological concepts, market opportunities and management of potential species to be produced using BFT, with the aim to adapt European aquaculture species to BFT.
- Training in industry perspective: DCs will carry out inter-sectoral secondments, short visits and workshops to be aware of the interests and concerns of aquaculture industry actors, and how BFT may solve current challenges. Additionally, the industry will participate in the training programme to provide their commercial perspective and share market needs.
- Acquisition of transversal competences for personal and professional development: DCs will acquire selected transferable skills essential to accomplish a successful academic or professional career, such as management and analyses of scientific data, critical and practical thinking, effective communication, knowledge transfer, entrepreneurship, fundraising and career development.
On-Site Training Day (OTD)
| On-site training day (OTD) | Content | Location | Lead | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTD1 Sustainable Aquaculture Systems |
Provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of BFT and alternative aquaculture system based on BFT: IMTA and FlocPonics |
Valencia (Spain) |
UPV FURG LISAQUA |
September 2026 |
| OTD2 Teleost Management under BFT |
Provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of Teleost aquaculture with a focus on target European species under BFT | Porto (Portugal) |
U.PORTO VRM SRL |
May 2027 |
| OTD3 Crustacean Management under BFT |
Provide DCs with a comprehensive overview of all aspects of Penaeus spp aquaculture | Bremerhaven (Germany) | AWI Damm Aquakultur GmbH & Co KG |
November 2027 |
| OTD4 Aquaculture sector, prospective & Career orientation |
Valencia (Spain) |
KVC UPV |
June 2028 |
Virtual Workshops
| Virtual Workshops | Content | Lead | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Candidates kick-off |
First contact of DCs. Training on Doing Research |
UPV | June 2026 |
| Research data management |
Management and analyses of scientific data |
UiT | July 2027 |
| Sensorial Analysis | Description of techniques to evaluate the quality traits of BFT products | UNIPD | December 2027 |
| Economic and environmental assessment |
How to perform economic and environmental assessment of aquaculture production |
UNIPA/KVC | May 2028 |
Virtual Keynote Lecture
| Virtual Keynote Lecture (VKL) | Content | Lead | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| VKL 1 | Formulation of sustainable and organic diets for aquaculture | UPV | July 2026 |
| VKL 2 | European regulatory framework to obtain the certificate of sustainable and organic aquaculture production | UPV | August 2026 |
| VKL 3 | Intensification without losing animal welfare under BFT | FURG | December 2026 |
| VKL 4 | Food technology and biosecurity of aquaculture products production | NEW FOOD | August 2027 |
