The Final Event of The Erasmus+ 'Aqu@teach' Project Which Will Take Place At The University of Greenwich On Saturday 28 March.
Aqu@teach is the first aquaponics curriculum to be developed
specifically for university-level students.
The curriculum, which covers the basics of aquaponics with a focus on transferable and entrepreneurial skills, can be taught either using blended learning or as an e-learning course and will be freely available on the project website from 1 April. Given the multidisciplinary nature of aquaponics, the curriculum can be taught as an optional module in a wide variety of different degree courses, including agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, aquaculture, landscape architecture, and ecological engineering.
In light of climate change, Brexit, and concerns over the carbon footprint of the food supply chain, aquaponics, and other controlled environment farming technologies could play a key role in the future of food production, but only if there is an appropriately trained workforce.
At the event on 28 March, we will explain how the curriculum was put together, and participants will be able to explore the online modules. There will also be an opportunity to visit our green roofs and aquaponics greenhouse.