The Pondcast

Erasmus Mundus ACES-STAR Cohort 10

🎙️🐟🦐🐚🌟💙 The Pondcast is a place where international Master’s students studying Aquaculture across Europe come together to share their adventures "in and out of the water". From the highs and lows of student life to the challenges of living away from home, The Pondcast explores the experiences that shape their postgraduate years. Whether you're already in the field, considering it, or just curious, there's something here for everyone! Don't forget to subscribe to The Pondcast to stay in the loop with new episodes. Thank you for listening! 💙

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  1. 2025/01/09

    ACES SPECIAL EP 1 | THE ACES-STAR PROGRAMME

    Kicking off our special ACES series, we’re beyond thrilled to welcome none other than our amazing program coordinator, Prof. Elizabeth Cottier-Cook, as our special guest! 🎉 Together with Verlyn and Alessio, Prof. Liz takes us on a journey through everything ACES. We explore the history of the program, what makes it unique, and the incredible success stories of the alumni.  Plus, we dive into application tips for future applicants!    Here’s to an inspiring episode – happy listening! 🎧🚀🌟 🕰️ Timestamps: (01:11) Introducing Professor Elizabeth Cottier-Cook (04:44) What does ACES-STAR stand for? (09:20) The history of ACES (15:32) The mobility of ACES and what makes ACES unique (22:34) How rapid aquaculture is growing (23:54) Success stories of alumni (28:30) Aquaculture is not just about “fish”  (30:21) Application process - What makes an applicant stand out? (39:54) Already have a masters? You can still apply! (40:47) Tips for future applicants  (47:06) More FAQs (do you have to have a scuba diving license to apply? do you have to know how to swim? do you have to come from an aquaculture background?) (50:39) What the speakers think about Oban (where you will do your first semester!) (53:40) Final words for future applicants (55:11) Special request from Prof. Liz (future episode? 👀) Thank you for listening and see you in the next pond! 🐟💙 - Special thanks to: 🎙️ Speakers: Prof. Elizabeth Cottier-Cook, Verlyn, Alessio 🎬 Socials: Zoe, Kath, Hamza 👩🏻‍🎨 Design: Jojo & Zdenek 🖋️ Writers: Verlyn, Abirami, Swapnil, Zdenek, Kath - Music by TunePocket and TP Tube

    57 分鐘
  2. 2025/01/03

    Ep 2 | Postgrad Scholarship Hunting 🕵🏻🎓📚

    Join Verlyn, Jojo, Kath, and Haris on an exciting adventure into the world of postgrad scholarships! In this episode, we’re taking you on a fun and informative “hunting trip” to help you score a spot in top postgrad scholarship programs. Whether you’re dreaming of a fully or partially funded master’s degree in Europe, the Middle East, the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, or Asia, we’ve got your back.   We’ll unpack everything you need to know—types of scholarships, where to find them, tips for crafting winning applications, and how to navigate the unique requirements in different regions. Let’s get started on turning those study-abroad dreams into a reality! 🎓🌟   Check out the timestamps and the list of scholarships we covered below!   🕰️ Timestamps:   (00:56) Europe & Middle East: Erasmus Mundus -              ACES-STAR -              Marine Biotechnology -              IMBRSea (Marine and Coastal Management) -              Aqua Health Turkey Burslari VLIR-UOS (Belgium)   (20:18) United Kingdom (Chevening, Women in STEM)   (29:50) The USA (Fulbright)   (35:30) Australia (Australian Awards)    (41:58) New Zealand (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships)   (42:53) Taiwan TIGP PhD Scholarship  (48:02) Final words for those interested in scholarships   Thank you for listening and see you in the next pond! 🐟💙   --   Special thanks to: 🎙️ Speakers: Verlyn, Jojo, Kath, Haris 🎬 Socials: Kath, Zoe, Hamza 👩🏻‍🎨 Design: Jojo & Zdenek   --   Music by TunePocket and TP Tube

    49 分鐘

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🎙️🐟🦐🐚🌟💙 The Pondcast is a place where international Master’s students studying Aquaculture across Europe come together to share their adventures "in and out of the water". From the highs and lows of student life to the challenges of living away from home, The Pondcast explores the experiences that shape their postgraduate years. Whether you're already in the field, considering it, or just curious, there's something here for everyone! Don't forget to subscribe to The Pondcast to stay in the loop with new episodes. Thank you for listening! 💙