WEGEMT mission

WEGEMT aims to update and extend the skills, knowledge and competence of practising engineers and postgraduate students working at an advanced level in marine technology and related sciences.

WEGEMT achieves this aim by encouraging universities to be associated with it for them to work collectively as a network, and to actively collaborate in relevant initiatives. WEGEMT considers collaborative R&D, E&T at an advanced level, and the exchange and dissemination of information, as activities which further the aim of the Association.

Activities

WEGEMT builds on the core business of its Associates to deliver a range of services including Research and Training Project Management, the coordination and delivery of high quality Training Events, Workshops and Seminars, Provision of Experts for project participation or evaluation, and to offer a comprehensive selection of Publications which can be used by students, researchers and practicing engineers alike.

The WEGEMT brand has been stamped on over 25 Advanced Technology Training Events called “Schools”. Since 1991 most of these have received support from the EC. WEGEMT is actively participating as administrative coordinator, manager or consortium partner in several EU funded projects

As a focal point for a network of Universities, WEGEMT is a “one stop shop” for customers seeking academic expertise for research and training initiatives in the field of marine technology and related sciences. WEGEMT seeks to add value, create synergy and focus on goal-oriented projects which actively encourage the involvement of its Associates and which serve to satisfy customer needs. This is especially true where the customer happens to be industry, although our activities will benefit any organisations which seek out the WEGEMT brand.

Services

To Universities

  • The opportunity to collaborate with other Universities in the WEGEMT Network
  • Free Access to an Annual Conference and Workshop
  • Opportunities for a seat on the Executive Committee and/or its Working Groups
  • Free Publication from WEGEMT Schools
  • Reduced fees for participants wishing to attend WEGEMT Schools
  • Access to the WEGEMT web site including the Associates’ Area which is Password Controlled.
  • Information and Invitations to participate in R&D,
  • E&T and other initiatives
  • Advice on EC programmes of research

To Other
Organisations

  • Opportunities to attend WEGEMT’s
  • Workshops and Schools
  • Opportunities for reduced participation fees for young researchers
  • Invitations to participate in collaborative R&D and E&T projects
  • Opportunities to sponsor WEGEMT events
  • Project Evaluation Service
  • Information on University courses and expertise
  • Newsletter

How to join

There is no special application form for Universities who wish to become Associates.

To become an Associate, Universities are expected to have the capacity of being able to undertake research or teaching at an advanced level. Evidence of relevant Masters Degree (or equivalent) Courses or Research in marine technology is usually requested.

More importantly perhaps, WEGEMT is most keen to recruit universities who wish to play an active part in collaborative R&D and E&T initiatives which are developed under the WEGEMT brand.

WEGEMT however recognises that the ability to participate will vary from university to university and is determined by a number of constraints. Some of the present Associates for instance are happy to receive information and publications and attend the Annual Conference but cannot participate more actively because they may be small departments.

You are invited to contact a member of the Executive Committee or the General Secretary in the first instance. Our home page also contains a link to the WWW pages of our Associates, usually the Department which acts as the point of contact if you wish to consult with a university geographically or technically closer to your own university.

Become an Associate

Get in touch!

The WEGEMT brand has been stamped on over 25 Advanced Technology Training Events since 1991. WEGEMT seeks to add value, create synergy and focus on goal-oriented projects which actively encourage the involvement of its Associates and which serve to satisfy customer needs

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