Oceans Advance Newsletter – October 31, 2024

Marine Technology Reporter

Marine Technology Reporter magazine is the world’s largest audited circulation publication serving the global Marine Technology Market. From offshore energy to subsea defence to science and technology, MTR covers it all.

Check out this 10-page Newfoundland & Labrador section in the MTR100 edition

La Vague, Corporation d’innovation et de développement des Îles, a non-profit organization that fosters innovation and sustainable growth across industries in the Magdalen Islands is hosting an Aquaculture Innovation Forum.

This event will bring together key players in the aquaculture industry, including producers, researchers, policymakers, and innovators from Quebec and the Maritimes, to share knowledge, exploring business opportunities, and driving forward innovative solutions for the sector. 

📅 November 12-15, 2024
📍 Magdalen Islands

Call For Abstracts

The Organization Committee is opening a call for abstracts for the plenary and technical sessions that will be held during the conference. Submissions will need to address one of the topics detailed in the linked document, will need to be original and specifically prepared for FOWT 2025.

The abstracts must be submitted to: [email protected] before November 29th, 2024, 4 p.m. Paris time.

FIRST LEGO League NL – Become a Sponsor

The FLL season is well underway and our 2024 championship is happening on November 23. We are looking for your support to allow us to continue this program, encouraging the province’s youth to engage with science, technology, engineering, and math, in a fun way.

Please review our sponsorship package, linked below, and reach out if you have any questions or would like to pledge your support. The deadline for sponsorships to be counted towards the 2024 season is November 20.

If you would like to learn more about FLLNL, please visit our website.

FIRST LEGO League NL is looking for Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help run this year’s competition, happening November 23 at the Prince Phillip CNA campus.

Please see our attached volunteer information package for more information about the event, descriptions of the volunteer roles, and a link to our  “How to volunteer” guide. If you have any questions about volunteering with FLLNL, please reach out to [email protected].

Gardiner Centre

Gardiner Centre welcomes opportunities to work with members of Newfoundland and Labrador industry and professional associations. Participants who learn together and share best practices build solid networks and return valuable skills to their workplace. Our flexible training opportunities delivered both in person and live online mean learning that suits any schedule and location. In addition to the Open-Enrollment dates below, all of our courses and programs can be delivered in a customized offering for your organization.

Did you know that when you register 4 employees from the same organization in a one or two-day course together, the 5th employee is free?

Essentials of Business Analysis *NEW COURSE*
In Person – November 5, 2024 Empower your career with precision and insight by mastering the fundamentals of business analysis.

Fundamentals of Project Management
In Person – November 7, 2024 – November 8, 2024 Learn the basic principles of project management and the structure that every successful project needs.

Conflict Management and Resolution
Online – November 8, 2024 Reduce the occurrence of conflict to cultivate healthier, constructive work relationships and office environments.

Building Influence and Persuasion
Online – November 21, 2024 Influence and persuade other people, without using formal authority, to increase your workplace relationships, effectiveness, reputation, and business success.

Supervisory Management Skills Program: Communications and Team Development
In Person – November 25, 2024 – November 29, 2024 Learn how communicating with different personalities, performance coaching and team building techniques will help you lead your team to higher productivity.

Social Enterprise Development, Transition & Strategy *NEW COURSE*
Online – December 5, 2024 Elevate your leadership skills, unlock the potential of your organization, and become a driving force in the evolving landscape of social enterprises.

Information Gathering Using Investigative Interviewing Techniques
In Person – December 9, 2024 – December 10, 2024 Maximize the quality and quantity of information gathered from individuals in an ethical fashion and make informed, consequential decisions. 

Got questions? Feel free to reach out to Pearce at [email protected] for more information.