Founded in May 2005 in Norway, the European Aquaculture Society - Student Group (EAS-SG) has evolved into one of the leading student organizations in the field of aquaculture. Our mission is to unite students from over 20 countries who are passionate about aquaculture and related disciplines.
Our Mission
EAS-SG aims to:
- Increase Participation: Engage young individuals in EAS activities.
- Facilitate Exchange: Share research information and work experiences.
- Voice Concerns: Represent student perspectives and concerns.
- Connect Students: Provide networking and exchange opportunities.
- Organize Events: Host Student Workshops and other activities at Annual EAS Conferences.
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- Student representative on the EAS Board of Directors
- National Coordinators
- Let's get in touch!
- Sponsors
- Past Permanent Representatives on the Board of Directors
- Past EAS-SG Presidents
Our Structure
Student Representative on the EAS Board of Directors
The Student Representative on the EAS Board of Directors plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between students and the European Aquaculture Society (EAS). This position is designed to ensure that the voices and concerns of students in aquaculture are effectively represented and addressed at the highest levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advocacy and Representation: The Student Representative advocates for the needs and interests of the student community within EAS. They ensure that student perspectives are included in discussions and decision-making processes, bringing forward issues and suggestions that are important to the student body.
- Liaison Role: Acting as a liaison between students and EAS, the representative facilitates communication and collaboration. They work closely with other board members to relay feedback from students and help integrate student-focused initiatives into EAS activities and policies.
- Promotion of Student Engagement: The Student Representative actively promotes student involvement in EAS events, workshops, and conferences. They help organize and coordinate student-related activities and ensure that opportunities for student engagement are accessible and well-publicized.
- Support and Guidance: Providing support and guidance to fellow students is a crucial aspect of the role. The representative offers advice and assistance on academic and career-related matters, connects students with resources and opportunities, and helps address any challenges they may face.
- Enhancing Visibility: They work to increase the visibility of student achievements and contributions within the field of aquaculture. This includes highlighting student research, awards, and successes, and fostering a sense of community and recognition among students.
Current Representative:
For the term 2024-2026, Silvia Natale from Italy serves as the Student Representative on the EAS Board of Directors. Silvia is a PhD candidate at the University of Bologna, Italy.
Silvia Natale, Student Representative
In December 2023, Mariana Ferreira, Student Representative 2022-2024, recorded a podcast for EAStalk about the role of a student representative. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for insights into the responsibilities and experiences of this important position.
National Coordinators (NCs) are dedicated students or recent graduates who serve as the primary point of contact for EAS-SG in their respective countries. As ambassadors of aquaculture education and research, they play a crucial role in enhancing the visibility and reach of EAS-SG by:
- Boosting Participation: NCs actively engage with students in their country, encouraging them to join EAS-SG and participate in various events, workshops, and conferences.
- Sharing Valuable Information: They regularly disseminate information on relevant courses, job opportunities, internships, and research projects, ensuring that students have access to the latest resources in the field of aquaculture.
- Providing Support: NCs are available to assist students who are interested in studying or working in their country, offering guidance on academic programs, local research institutions, and potential career paths.
- Fostering Connections: By facilitating networking among students, researchers, and professionals, NCs help build a strong community of young aquaculture enthusiasts, both within their country and internationally.
If you're passionate about promoting aquaculture and supporting your fellow students, consider becoming a National Coordinator. It’s a rewarding opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the growth of the global aquaculture community.
If you're interested in promoting EAS and the EAS-SG in your country, and your country isn't listed here, please send us an email at eassg at aquaeas.eu.
Our Team:
- EAS Students Representative - Group Coordinator: Silvia Natale 🇮🇹 (LinkedIn profile)
- Group Co-Coordinator: Lenka Kajgrová 🇨🇿 (LinkedIn profile)
- Student Support: Nevena Kitanović 🇭🇺 (LinkedIn profile)
- Membership: Laura Ballesteros-Redondo 🇩🇪 (LinkedIn profile)
- Content Creation and Design: Tomáš Pěnka 🇨🇿 (LinkedIn profile)
- Events Organisations: Anıl Tellbüscher 🇩🇪 (LinkedIn profile)
- Funding: Francisca F. Azeredo 🇵🇹 (LinkedIn profile)
Student Support Group
👥 Meet the Team:
Nevena Kitanović 🇭🇺 (LinkedIn profile)
Augustin Dumoulin 🇧🇪 (LinkedIn profile)
Claudia Marín Parra 🇪🇸 (LinkedIn profile)
Neele Schmidt 🇸🇪 (LinkedIn profile)
Steffi Reji 🇫🇷 (LinkedIn profile)
Adriana Oliveira 🇵🇹 (LinkedIn profile)
Olayemi Razaq 🇧🇪 (LinkedIn profile)
Oliver Barić 🇭🇷 (LinkedIn profile)
📌 What We Do:
1. Monthly Catch Newsletter: Our team curates and shares monthly lists of interesting courses, job vacancies, and research news for all EAS student members. Launched in February 2023, our newsletter got a fresh design update at the start of 2024, transforming into an appealing attached PDF. This format includes direct links to positions and deadlines, along with banners featuring announcements and sponsor messages. The new edition of the Monthly Catch will be released on June 20th and subsequently every 20th of the month.
2. Student Guidance: We provide direct help and guidance to students who reach out to EAS-SG, ensuring they get the support and information they need.
3. Map of Universities and Research Centres: Our team keeps the map of European universities and research centres involved in aquaculture up-to-date. This resource is available on the EAS website exclusively for EAS registered members.
🤝 Our team closely collaborates with other teams to keep our group dynamic and supportive.
Membership Team
👥 Meet the Team:
Ajithkumar Munusamy 🇫🇷 (LinkedIn profile)
Mashood Zaynab 🇵🇱 (LinkedIn profile)
Laura Ballesteros-Redondo 🇩🇪 (LinkedIn profile)
Abhipsa Panda 🇵🇱 (LinkedIn profile)
Niklas Warwas 🇸🇪 (LinkedIn profile)
Agatha Egwemi 🇳🇱 (LinkedIn profile)
📌 What We Do:
1. Recruitment of National Coordinators (NCs): Our team focuses on identifying and recruiting NCs for countries that currently lack representation. NCs play a crucial role in connecting students within their regions and promoting the activities of EAS-SG.
2. Promoting EAS Membership: We work diligently to increase the number of students registered with EAS by promoting our group across various European institutions. Our goal is to expand our network and offer more students the opportunity to benefit from EAS-SG resources and events.
3. Map Update Collaboration: In addition to our main tasks, we assist the Student Support Team in updating the map of European universities and research centres involved in aquaculture. This resource is available exclusively to EAS registered members on the EAS website. If you're a student and not yet registered with EAS, you can do so for FREE (https://lnkd.in/dqFKwwEE)!!
🤝 Our Membership Team collaborates closely with other teams to ensure a vibrant and growing community.
Content Creation and Design Team
👥 Meet the Team:
Tomáš Pěnka 🇨🇿 (LinkedIn profile
Aleksandra Dobričić 🇷🇸 (LinkedIn profile
Jelena Stanivuk 🇭🇺 (LinkedIn profile
Despina Athena-Vasileiadi 🇩🇰 (LinkedIn profile
Anneke Bergersen 🇳🇱 (LinkedIn profile
📌 What We Do:
1. Design and Content Creation: Our team is responsible for the design concept of content shared on EAS social media and the EAS website. This includes introducing National Coordinators, the “Monday Motivation” series, disseminating information about the EAS conferences and workshops, and writing short texts about EAS-SG activities.
2. Merchandise Design and Management: We create designs for EAS-SG merchandise and manage it in collaboration with the Funding Team.
Events Organisation Team
👥 Meet the Team:
Anıl Axel Tellbüscher 🇩🇪 (LinkedIn profile
Karla Orlić 🇭🇷 (LinkedIn profile
Christina Zantioti 🇬🇷 (LinkedIn profile
Joshua Robles 🇦🇹 (LinkedIn profile
Federica Schanz 🇨🇭 (LinkedIn profile
Julia Clols Fuentes 🇪🇸 (LinkedIn profile
Michele Zoli 🇮🇹 (LinkedIn profile
Hiba Jasmin V 🇬🇷 (LinkedIn profile
Neophytos Agrotis 🇨🇾 (LinkedIn profile
📌 What We Do:
1. EAS Conference Events: Our team is responsible for organising events associated with the EAS-SG at the EAS Conferences, including the Student Workshop, Student Reception, and various social activities.
2. Annual In-Person Meeting: We assist in organising the EAS-SG Annual in-person Meeting, ensuring a productive and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
Got ideas, suggestions, or want to get involved? Reach out to us – we're eager to hear from you! Stay tuned for our next post where we introduce the final team.
Funding Team
👥 Meet the Team:
Team Leader: Rotative every 2 months
Francisca Félix Azeredo 🇵🇹
Mehmet Topkaya 🇹🇷
Luca Pettinau, PhD 🇫🇮
Rossella Debernardis 🇮🇹
Andrew Mallia 🇲🇹
📌 What We Do:
1. Funding Acquisition: Our team is dedicated to securing sponsors and external funding for the annual workshop and other EAS-SG activities. This year, we are thrilled to announce a new sponsor, PannoniaBio, joining our long-standing sponsor, Sparos.
2. Merchandise Management: We manage the EAS-SG merchandise in collaboration with the Content Creation and Design Team, ensuring our members have access to engaging and appealing products.
3. Engagement Activities: At EAS conferences, we prepare engaging activities to connect National Coordinators (NCs) with companies, promoting networking and spreading the word about our group.
Got ideas or want to get involved? Reach out to us! We’re excited to hear from you and welcome you to our dynamic community. Follow us on social media and stay updated on our activities and events.
EAS-SG has a strong and growing presence on social media - thanks to our Social Media Coordinator, Ana Visković. You can follow them on the icons below.
Join us at Aquaculture Europe, where the EAS-SG brings the excitement with our dynamic workshops and our legendary student reception! Get the most out of our events and connect with peers by becoming a member of EAS. Don’t miss out - be part of the action!
The EAS-SG network and national coordinators can also help you with aquaculture-related questions, queries or contacts, but this service is only available to EAS Student Members.
SPAROS is a spin-off company of the Centre of Marine Sciences of Algarve (CCMAR) / University of Algarve, devoted to innovate in the development of new products and processes for fish feeding and nutrition. They offer the alliance of a strong scientific background in the area of fish nutrition with a flexible pilot-scale feed technology platform to the aquaculture sector.
For more information please visit: www.sparos.pt
Pannonia Bio is the world's most advanced grain biorefinery. It has achieved its success over 12 years through an innovative approach to maximizing the value of every corn and barley grain. The company prioritizes sustainability and leverages advanced technology to continually innovate, enhancing grain utilization and reducing environmental impact. It is part of the family-owned Irish agribusiness ClonBio Group that operates biorefineries, biogas plants, and other technology companies across Europe and North America, producing protein concentrates, animal feed from grains, and a range of both conventional and advanced biofuels from grains and residues.
For more information please visit: https://pannoniabio.com
Past Leadership:
- Past Permanent Representatives on the Board of Directors:
2018/20, Kathrin Steinberg, Germany
2020/22, Elisavet Syropoulou, Greece
2022/24, Mariana Ferreira, Portugal
- Past EAS_SG Presidents:
2005/06 Foundation of the EAS SG; Magdolna Trenoszki, Hungary
2006/07 no active president
2007/08 no active president
2008/09 Goncalo Santos, Portugal
2009/10 Magdolna Trenoszki, Hungary
2010/11 Stefan Meyer, Germany
2011/12 Benedikt Frenzl, Austria
2012/13 Tsjerk Terpstra, The Netherlands
2013/14 Rob van de Ven, The Netherlands
2014/15 Joao Rito, Portugal
2015/16 Antonios Chalaris, Greece
2016/17 Gala Podgornik, Croatia
2017/18 Nuno Leite, Portugal