Signed a co-operation agreement on studies for foreign managers in the international fisheries sector at RU
The Open University of RU and Matís, in collaboration with the Association of Companies in the Fisheries Sector (SFS) and other university and research institutes in Iceland, has established comprehensive studies for foreign managers and specialists in the fisheries sector. Ari Kristinn Jónsson, Rector of Reykjavík University and Sveinn Margeirsson, CEO of Matís, signed a co-operation agreement on the establishment of the Iceland School of Fisheries at RU yesterday.
The Icelandic seafood industry is known for high quality products and responsible fishing. The Iceland School of Fisheries' goal is to share valuable knowledge of Icelandic experts in this field. The course will cover management in the fisheries sector, processing of marine products, marketing and the latest developments in technology and innovation in the fishing industry. Furthermore, fisheries management, regulations, research and monitoring in the fisheries sector will be discussed.
"At Reykjavík University, we have extensive experience of building international studies in areas where Icelanders have expertise. In the development of such studies, collaboration with leading Icelandic companies and institutions is very important and we are therefore very pleased with this agreement with Matís, "said Ari Kristinn Jónsson, Rector of RU. "We have already felt great interest from abroad and we also hope that Icelandic companies will benefit from inviting foreign customers and partners to Iceland School of Fisheries courses to gain expertise in a strong and sustainable fishing industry."
Sveinn Margeirsson, CEO of Matís, emphasizes that the co-operation platform between Matís and Reykjavík University fits in very well with Matís 'operations, as one of Matís' goals is to involve parties in the fisheries sector, whether in Iceland or abroad. In recent years, Matís has taken great strides in increasing foreign co-operation, and it is therefore a matter of great anticipation to participate with RU in building an international, strong management program for parties in the fisheries sector. "With this, we strengthen the knowledge of those who handle the important raw material that fish is and thus ensure increased quality that results in higher prices for the nations that fish," says Sveinn.
The Iceland School of Fisheries will teach three-week courses this autumn and will include instructors from the Icelandic business community and academia. Speakers include Svein Margeirsson, CEO of Matís; Þór Sigfússon, managing director of Sjávarklasan; Guðbjörg H Guðmundsdóttir, project manager for innovation at Marel; Eggert Benedikt Guðmundsson, former CEO of Grandi; Daði Már Kristófersson, President of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Iceland and Bjarni Már Magnússon, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law at RU. Visits will also be made to Icelandic fisheries companies and institutions working in the field of fisheries.
For further information:
- Eiríkur Sigurðsson, Head of Marketing and Communications at RU, tel. +354 859 5117, e-mail eirikursig@hr.is
- Steinar B. Aðalbjörnsson, Marketing Director of Matís, tel. 858 5111, e-mail steinar@matis.is