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Conference presentations, awards, publications and life in the lab.
16Sep 2026
Conference Kitakyushu International Conference Center 5 presentations
11 presentations at World Aquaculture Society Meeting 2026
Our students and staff presented eleven posters and talks on feeds, fish health and ecosystem monitoring.
28Aug 2026
Award
Sofia Martins wins Best Student Paper Award
PhD candidate Sofia Martins received the Best Student Paper Award at the Asian Fisheries Forum for her work on shrimp probiotics.
10Jul 2026
Publication
New paper in Aquaculture on insect-based feeds
Our study shows that up to 50% of fishmeal can be replaced with insect meal without affecting tilapia growth.
20Jun 2026
Event
Open Lab Day for prospective students — October 12
Visit our wet-lab facilities, meet current students and learn about graduate programmes in the Faculty of Fisheries.
02Apr 2026
Announcement
Lab awarded a new 3-year national research grant
The grant will fund research on climate-resilient aquaculture strains in collaboration with two partner universities.
15Mar 2026
Event
Spring coastal fish survey completed
Students joined the faculty research vessel for a week-long survey of coastal fish nurseries.
