Seychelles: Launch of the ERASMUS+ project on the bleue economy at the University of Seychelles

The first session of the ERASMUS+ Blue HEI project was hosted by the University of Seychelles (UniSey). Attribution Photo License During the first session of the ERASMUS+ Blue HEI project, representatives from several universities in the region met to discuss ways to promote the blue economy. Dr. Jérôme Harlay, Acting Director of the Blue Economy Research Institute (BERI) at UniSey, highlighted the importance of transferring academic skills to the public domain, allowing students to gain training and international exposure. Harlay also mentioned that Seychelles is in an advantageous position in this field, but it is essential to keep an eye on developments in neighboring countries such as Madagascar and Comoros. The Director of the Institutional Projects Department at the University of Alicante, Carolina Madeleine, described the session as a positive experience, highlighting the need to strengthen the capacities of universities and involve students, companies and investors. Funded by the ERASMUS+ programme, this project aims to create an online platform that provides information on the blue economy, promoting innovation among students and integrating universities in a collaborative environment. A competition will also be held to encourage projects that can be implemented in the participating countries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLsvepiZydc The Seychelles have recently hosted a landmark event with the launch of the ERASMUS+ project on the blue economy, organised by the University of Seychelles

Participants and objectives of the project

Lors de cette première session, des conférenciers et des délégués de plusieurs universités, y compris cells de Madagascar, Mauriceet du Portugal , ont été présents. The main objective of the project is to develop mechanisms to transfer academic skills to the public sector. Le Doctor Jérôme Harlay , interim director of the Institut de recherche sur l’économie bleueà l’UniSey, a souligné l’importance de la formation et de l’exposition des étudiants en dehors des Seychelles et dans la région.

Development of regional collaboration Le Dr Harlay a également évoqué le besoin de se informé des avancées réalisées par les pays voisins comme Madagascar et lesComoros , qui progressive également dans le domaine de l’économie bleue. Cela témoigne d’une volonté de collaboration et d’échange d’idées pour le développement commun de cette filière essentielle au succès durable des Seychelles.Experiences positive parts Carolina Madeleine, director of the Department of Projects Institutionnels de l’University of Alicante

, the qualification of this première session d’expérience très positive. Tous les délégués ont été encouragés à réfléchir aux moyens de mise en œuvre du projet, qui jusqu’à présent n’avait été qu’un ensemble d’idées sur le papier. It is necessary for the project to aim at the establishment of solid liens between universities, students and entrepreneurs. Finance and selectionThis project is supported by the program ERASMUS + , a fonds de l’

destined for education, formation, youth and sport. Selon Ms. Madeleine, the candidature process for this subvention is three selections: over 800 candidates, 150 ont is even retained. Creation of innovative projects and platforms Un des résultats clés attendus du projet est la réation d’une plateforme en ligne qui fournira des informations académiques et entrepreneuriales sur l’économie bleue, rendant ces ressources accessible à un large public. This initiative aims to encourage innovation and the esprit d’entreprise parmi les étudiants, afin de les inciter à s’engager dans le secteur de l’économie bleue, que ce soit dans les domaines de la recherche ou des affaires.Competition for studentsAnother interesting aspect of this project includes the project in place of a concours for participating universities. Les étudiants devront soumettre des projets innovants liés à l’économie bleue, qui pourront être mis en œuvre dans leur pays, renforçant ainsi leurs compétences pratiques et leur engagement dans cette économie.For more information on the project, you can consult the articles available on Seychelles News Agency

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Facebook .Comparison of aspects of the ERASMUS+ project on the blue economy in Seychelles Aspects Details LieuUniversité des Seychelles (UniSey) main objectiveDeveloper of academic skills for the public domainParticipants Universités de Madagascar, Maurice, Portugal and Alicante

Session duration

three days Finance ERASMUS+ Programme, supported by the EU Result attendeduCreation of a platform for academic information on the blue economy

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Innovation

Concours for projects of étudiants liés à l’économie bleueImportance of liensFavor exchanges between participants

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Evaluation

Survey about the capacity of participating universities Regional focusPartage of ideas avec pays voisins with Madagascar and ComorosThe ERASMUS+ project on the economic economy is recently launched at the University of Seychelles, with the objective of promoting it academic formation

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et de favoriser les échanges entre les étudiants, les universités et les entreprises. This initiative a rassemblé des conférenciers et des représentants d’institutions de Madagascar, Maurice, du Portugal et de l’Université d’Alicante, to discuss the opportunités offeringtes par l’économie bleue dans la région.

Objectives of the ERASMUS+ project

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The ERASMUS Blue HEI project, organized by the University of Seychelles, aims to develop methods for transferring academic skills to the public domain. Après le Dr Jérôme Harlay, directeur par interim de l’Institut de recherche sur l’économie bleue (BERI), l’accent est mis sur la formation des étudiants à l’international pour enrichir leur expérience et leur savoir-faire.

International collaboration

Les participants au projet comprennent des représentants de plusieurs universités, notamment de Madagascar, de Maurice et de l’Université d’Alicante, qui gère cette initiative. This international collaboration is essential for sharing better practices and developing innovative ideas in the domain of the economic economy. Le projet permettra également d’évaluer la capacité des universités participants à répondre aux enjeux actuels de l’économie bleue. Importance of the blue economy L’économie bleue représente un potentiel important pour les Seychelles, et les acteurs locaux doivent être conscientes des avancées dans ce domaine dans d’autres pays voisins, tels que Madagascar et les Comores. En se concentrant sur cette thématique, le projet encourage l’innovation et l’esprit d’entreprise, incitant les étudiants à s’impliquer davantage dans des projets liés à l’économie bleue. Results attendus and future implicationsParmi les résultats attendus, le projet inclut le développement d’une platforme en ligne pour fournir des informations académiques et entrepreneuriales liées à l’économie bleue. Cela aims at sensibiliser et encourager les étudiants à entreprendre des recherches et des initiatives dans ce domaine. De plus, un concours sera organisé pour les étudiants, les incitant à soumettre des projets pouvant être mis en œuvre dans leurs pays respectiveifs.

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For more information on the project and further advances, you can consult the following liens:

Enjeux : Reinforce the formation and the enterprise Finance

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: ERASMUS+ Program of the European Union

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: Plateforme d’informations sur l’économie bleue

Concours

: Projects d’étudiants sur l’économie bleue

ERASMUS+ Project Launch Summary in Seychelles

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economy blue

was launched at the University of Seychelles(UniSey), bringing together representatives from several universities in the region. This project aims to promote the transfer of academic skillsto the public domain, encouraging partnerships and innovation among participants. Importance of the Blue EconomyThe blue economy is a key area in Seychelles, providing unique opportunities for sustainable development. Dr. Jérôme Harlay, Acting Director of the Blue Economy Research Institute (BERI), stressed that it is essential for Seychelles to recognize the initiatives emerging in neighboring countries such as Madagascar and the Comoros , so that they can benefit from the collaboration and good ideas that are being developed.Building Connections between Universities

• One of the main objectives of the project is to create links between the participants, who include delegates from universities in Madagascar, Mauritius, Portugal and the University of Alicante, which is responsible for managing the project. By bringing together diverse academic backgrounds, participants are encouraged to share experiences and develop innovative solutions to the challenges of the blue economy.Positive Experiences and Collective Reflections
• The director of the Department of Institutional Projects at the University of Alicante, Carolina Madeleine, described the first session as a very positive experience. The meeting provided a space for all delegates to reflect on ways to implement the project, which until then had only been on paper. These reflections are crucial to establishing a clear action plan that involves students, companies and investors. ERASMUS+ Funding and SupportThe project is funded through the
• ERASMUS+programme, a European Union fund designed to support education, training, youth and sport. The competitiveness of the application process underlines the importance and relevance of the project, as only 150 out of 800 applications were selected, indicating a high level of demand and merit.
• Expected Outcomes and InnovationAmong the expected outcomes, we highlight the creation of an online platform that will provide academic and business information on the blue economy, making this information accessible to everyone. This project also seeks to stimulate more innovative and entrepreneurial thinking among students, encouraging them to get involved in both research and business practices related to the blue economy.
• Evaluation and Future PreparationAs part of the project, a capacity assessment of the universities involved will be carried out in order to understand the particularities and realities of each institution. This understanding is vital, as each university has different entities and departments, as well as varying levels of involvement in the blue economy. The ultimate goal is to create a dedicated arm capable of driving the blue economy in a sustainable way in Seychelles and beyond.
• Student Competition and Practical InitiativesAnother important aspect of the project is the competition that will be open to students, in which they will have to present projects related to the blue economy that can be implemented in their countries. This competition not only promotes creativity, but also stimulates the development of practical solutions that contribute to the local and regional reality.
• FAQ – ERASMUS+ project on the blue economy at the University of SeychellesWhat is the ERASMUS+ project on the blue economy?
• This is an initiative aimed at transferring academic skills to the public domain, off the back of students at a formation and international exposition.Who organized the premiere session of the project?
• The première session a été organisée par l’Université des Seychelles, également connue sous le nom de UniSey.Who does the participant pay for this project?
• From representatives of different universities from Madagascar, from Maurice, from Portugal and from the University of Alicante participating in the project.What is the main objective of the project?

Le projet aim à développer l’économie bleue et à créer des liens entre les participants pour renforcer les capacités de l’enseignement supérieur.

What role does the Institut de recherche sur l’économie bleue (BERI) give to this project? Le BERI, directed by Dr Jérôme Harlay, is implied in the elaboration of strategies for the economic economy and the mise en place de formations pour les étudiants. Comment the project is financed? This is finance for the ERASMUS+ program, a fund of the European Union destined to support education, formation, youth and sport. Y aura-t-il des concours pour les étudiants ? Oui, un concours sera organisé pour que les étudiants soumettent des projets liés à l’économie bleue pouvant être mis en œuvre dans leur pays. What are the advantages of the bleue economy for the Seychelles?

L’économie bleue représente un potentiel important pour le développement durable et la croissance économique des Seychelles.

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