GRÓ FTP

Congratulations 2025-26 fellows

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Today, 23 fellows graduated from the GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme, after completing a six-month training course, offered by the Icelandic government, as part of the country’s international development cooperation efforts.

The GRÓ FTP graduation ceremony tomorrow, Wednesday 20th of May

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:41:00 +0000

The ceremony will take place at the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, Fornubúðum 5 Hafnarfirði and start at 15:00.

Quality Management fellows present findings

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:07:00 +0000

Quality Management of Fish Handling and Processing fellows, hosted by MATÍS, present their research findings.

Graduation Wednesday 20th of May

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:15:00 +0000

A graduation ceremony for GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme’s 27th cohort of fellows will be held Wednesday 20th of May.

Aquatic Resource fellows present findings

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:06:00 +0000

Aquatic Resource Assessment and Monitoring fellows, hosted by the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (Hafró), present their research findings.

Sustainable Aquaculture fellows present findings

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Sustainable Aquaculture fellows, hosted by the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (Hafró), present their research findings.

Fisheries Policy and Management fellows present findings

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Fisheries Policy and Management fellows, hosted by University of Akureyri (UNAK), present their research findings.

Presentations of research projects

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:01:00 +0000

We are pleased to announce the 2025-26 GRÓ FTP presentations of research projects.

Caribbean partnership strengthened

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:31:00 +0000

The GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme recently welcomed a valued partner from the Caribbean, Dr. Marc Williams, Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM).

GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme and the Iceland Ocean Cluster Sign Cooperation Agreement

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:38:00 +0000

On 17 February, GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme (GRÓ FTP) and the Iceland Ocean Cluster signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in innovation and sustainable use of marine resources.

Gender Equality Under Pressure - Recording from open event 3rd March

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:47:00 +0000

The GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme (GRÓ GEST) was the focus of the third event of the series From Knowledge to Development Impact, that took place at the University of Iceland on the 3rd of March.

Dr. Anthony Taabu Returns to Iceland as Key Guest Speaker at GRÓ FTP Event

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:53:00 +0000

The GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme (GRÓ FTP) was honoured to welcome Dr. Anthony Taabu Munyaho back to Iceland as the keynote speaker at the promotional event “From Knowledge to Development Impact: Building Capacity for Sustainable Fisheries,” held on 4 February at the University of Akureyri.

Visit from Dalian Ocean University

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:07:00 +0000

Long-standing partners from Dalian Ocean University paid GRÓ FTP a visit last week to discuss ongoing and future cooperation.

Twentieth GRÓ‑FTP PhD scholarship recipient graduates: Congratulations to Dr. Veronica Mpomwenda

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:51:00 +0000

On 16th January 2026, Veronica Mponwenda successfully defended her PhD on Nile Perch Fisheries Management.

Fellows Explore Iceland’s Geothermal Resources on Pre-Christmas Field Trip

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:39:00 +0000

Fellows visit the exhibition at Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Station, the Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel, the Strandarkirkja "miracle" church, and Hveragerði on a festive field trip.

Dr. Nasser Kasozi Addresses GRÓ FTP Fellows and Fisheries Scientists During Visit to Iceland

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:33:00 +0000

Open seminar at the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute on 16 December.

GRÓ FTP Scholarship Recipient Safina Musa Graduates with PhD in Biology

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:28:00 +0000

Safina Musa, former fellow (2013) from Kenya, defended her PhD in Biology at the University of Iceland on December 15, 2025.

GRÓ FTP Scholarship Recipient Carina Fernandes Earns PhD in Food Science

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:50:00 +0000

Carina Fernandes, a former fellow (2016) and GRÓ FTP scholarship recipient from the Cabo Verde Islands, successfully defended her PhD in Food Science at the University of Iceland on December 10, 2025.

Welcome 27th cohort of fellows

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:20:00 +0000

Last week most of the fellows, invited for this year’s GRÓ FTP Six-month training, arrived in Iceland and were busy settling in and commencing their training.

UNESCO Roundtable in Ghana Tackles Gender, Climate Change, and Exploitation in Fisheries

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:31:00 +0000

Roundtable Discussion on Transactional Sex for Fish in Coastal Ghana