©Markku Saiha The Aquaculture Innovation Programme included six work packages, one of which focused on the development of knowledge and training to meet the needs of the sector. Among the ten partners of the project led by the Finnish Institute for Natural Research, Livia Vocational College reviewed existing aquaculture learning resources and developed comprehensive new materials for use by educational institutions and companies. These resources are available in a public online learning environment, alongside a newly established aquaculture training facility in the Livia Vocational college. The University of Jyväskylä identified sectoral skills needs, carried out a study on aquaculture education in the Nordic countries, organised a five-day international summer school on recirculating aquaculture, and supported various master's theses on the theme in cooperation with the Laukaa Fish Farm. Start date1 Sep 2016Project locations Finland Overall budget€5 500 000EU contribution€2 255 00041% of the overall budget Results 13 students attended the aquaculture summer school.3 PhD theses and 9 MA theses were developed in the auspices of the programme.The programme supported the networking of the educational institutions with the aquaculture companies, helping foster skills development within the sector.A new, Nordic training programme on aquaculture - Bridges - blue sector | BRIDGES - was subsequently developed (funded under Erasmus+) as a result of knowledge and networking from this project. Funding Funding programmeEuropean Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) (2021/2027) Contact Jouni Vielma NameJouni VielmaOrganisationFinnish Institute for Natural ResearchEmailJouni [dot] vielmaluke [dot] fiPhone number+358295327522
