Empowering the Next Generation of Ocean Scientists: The Role of EMSO Academy and Personnel Exchange

EMSO ERIC is a cutting-edge research infrastructure that provides critical insights into the deep ocean's dynamics and seabed geophysics. To ensure the sustainability of ocean research and feed the next generation of marine scientists, EMSO has initiated two key initiatives: the EMSO Academy and the Personnel Exchange Program.

The EMSO Academy aims to offer a diverse selection of courses tailored to meet the needs of various audiences, including researchers, students, and industry professionals within the marine sector. It encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from introductory to advanced levels, and addresses critical subjects such as Ocean Instrumentation and Technology, Data Science and Analysis, Marine Ecosystem Monitoring and Modeling, as well as Policy, Communication and Management.

By providing accessible and engaging educational experiences, leveraging training sessions, webinars, internships, and summer schools organised by the ERIC and its network of Partner Institutions and Regional Facilities, the EMSO Academy seeks to empower individuals to acquire the requisite skills and knowledge and foster a collaborative environment.

Concurrently, EMSO ERIC is in the final stages of launching the Personnel Exchange Program, an integral component of its Strategic Plan for the medium and long-term vision. This initiative offers a distinctive opportunity to facilitate knowledge transfer and practical hands-on experience regarding operational procedures through the mobility of EMSO ERIC staff among its Regional Facilities. This initiative will promote the exchange of skills, techniques, and innovative methodologies to better address urgent oceanographic challenges.