Edible Bird's Nest Industry Conference (swiftlets) - EBNIC 2014 that was done on 25-26 November was the latest event that was hosted by UPM in giving the latest news on the Edible Bird Nest Industry.
"DVS, MARDI and CENTRAS UPM recently organized the Edible Bird Nest Industry Conference 2014, held in Marriott Putrajaya from the 25/11-26/11. The conference garnered roughly around 200 participants from the industry, government sectors, scientists and academicians. Speakers were from Malaysia, China and Hong Kong. "Branding Malaysia EBN for Global Market" From Centras UPM
Some of the lectures that come in supporting the EBNIC 2014
Houghton Trust Travel Grants for WVPAC2015
A fund has been established to provide grants for young research workers on avian diseases of any nationality for undertaking the following in countries other than their own:
- Attendance and participation in scientific meetings.
- Short visits to appropriate laboratories for discussions and/or learning specific techniques (normally the maximum duration will be 14 days).
- Attendance at appropriate training courses (normally not exceeding 14 days).
- It is an absolute requirement that the grant will be used in furtherance of research on avian diseases. Applicants will normally be aged 35 or under.
- Grants will be awarded in full or in part.
- Applications must be made on the official form only, which can be downloaded at this site.
- Applications must be received by the secretary by 15th February, 15th June or 15th November each year.
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WVPA Admin
