October 2023, Tromsø The Arctic University of Norway
At a glance
PhD students attending this intensive workshop will get acquainted with recent developments in ocean science. In the field of marine technology, there will be an introduction to biotechnology and bio-prospection, fishery, and ecological research technology as well as emerging digital technology. Other aspects dealt with include the governance of the high-seas and social and cultural reflections on technology and resource exploration. There will be an emphasis on active and experiential learning, often in teams of students, with demonstration of the different techniques and approaches. The workshop takes place in the city of Tromsø and neighboring areas, which offer ample scientific, technological, and administrative infrastructure and cultural life. The multi-disciplinary approach to the different activities is followed by a formative final assignment. This demands an integrative view and advanced academic skills. The language of instruction is English.
Organization
The course is responsibility of the Norwegian College of Fishery Science (NCFS), a department of the Faculty of biosciences, fisheries and economics (BFE) of the Arctic University of Norway, campus Tromsø (UiT). The NCFS has access to diverse educational and research infrastructure, including labs, vessels, and aquaculture station. Most of the classes and demonstrations will take place on campus. Visits to organizations in the city of Tromsø and the Troms province are also possible. The UiT has also access to accommodation to visiting researchers on campus.
Intended Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop, the student has developed the following academic attributes:
Knowledge Experience of recent digital, hardware and biological technologies. Supervised utilization of technologies for marine resource research Exploration and governance of marine resources in the high seas Ethical and cultural reflection on technologies Exposure to new international research environment
Skills Reflective thinking Time management Teamwork Information retrieval Computer coding Science writing and media presentation
Competences Work in a multi-disciplinary environment Inter-disciplinary thinking Develop and contribute to scientific networks. Requirements and Level
Master’s degree with dissertation, preferably in one of the disciplines of the workshop Proficiency of the English language at CEFR level B2 Experience of oral presentations Coding Excel at basic to intermediate level Basic univariate statistics preferably Literature retrieval online Autonomy, engagement, and fitness for travel. Own funding for travel and living expenses; travel insurance. CV (published in LMS) and motivation letter