Today and to
morrow, the kick off meeting of EMB's expert group on Marine Graduate Training (WG Training) is taking place in Ghent, Belgium. The meeting is hosted by Prof. Magda Vincx, the Chair of the expert group in the venue 'Het Pand' at the University of Ghent. Eleven experts in marine graduate training will address the current graduate training landscape in marine science with a focus on identifying major shortcomings, hurdles and solutions. At the kick-off meeting the group will take part in a brainstorming session regarding the structure and scope of the future policy paper that will be prepared by WG Training members. Working group members will also discuss consultation with additional expertise from key stakeholders such as relevant DG's from the European Commission and future employers within both academia and industry.