Challenges in Food Scientist Training in a global setting

Andreas Höhl ,
Andreas Höhl
Gerhard Schleining ,
Gerhard Schleining
Charlotte Hochgatterer ,
Charlotte Hochgatterer
Wolfgang Kneifel ,
Wolfgang Kneifel
Velitchka Gotcheva ,
Velitchka Gotcheva
Angel Angelov ,
Angel Angelov
Sian Astley ,
Sian Astley
Maria Saarela
Maria Saarela

Published: 01.12.2011.

Volume 1, Issue 2 (2012)

https://doi.org/10.7455/ijfs.v1i2.68

Abstract

Education and training were an integral part of the MoniQA Network of Excellence. Embedded in the "Spreading of excellence programme", Work Package 9 (Joint education programmes and training tools) was responsible for establishing a joint training programme for food safety and quality within and beyond the network. So-called `MoniQA Food Scientist Training' (MoniQA FST) was offered to provide technical knowledge on different levels and research management skills as well. Training needs for different regions as well as for different target groups (scientists, industry personnel, authorities) had to be considered as well as developing strong collaboration links between network partners and related projects. Beside face-to-face workshops e-learning modules have been developed and web seminars were organized. In order to achieve high quality training, a quality assurance concept has been implemented. It turned out that these types of training are of high value in terms of bringing together scientists from different regions and cultures of the globe, involving highly qualified trainers as basis for a sustainable network in the future.

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