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| New Business Strategies | October 24, 2022 - 4:04pm |
Walcan SeafoodOverviewCSI connected Walcan Seafood, a Quadra Island based seafood processing company with Royal Roads University where they received valuable business advice from MBA students. Walcan participated as a Capstone project client where students, all midcareer professionals, focused on critical issues facing the company in the midst of a major business pivot. |
| Shelf-life Extension of Live Scallops - Modified Atmosphere Packaging | October 26, 2022 - 3:54pm |
VIU Centre for Shellfish Research |
| Equipment Modernization | October 24, 2022 - 4:03pm |
Blundell SeafoodsBlundell Seafoods needed to upgrade some antiquated equipment to improve energy efficiency and increase productivity. CSI helped the company prepare a successful application to the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (FACTAP). |
| Let's Talk Seafood... And Eat It Too | February 14, 2024 - 3:14pm |
CSI’s popular Let’s Talk Seafood...and eat it too! Is our monthly lunch-and-learn — and a great way to digest both current seafood research and a fabulous seafood meal prepared by local chefs or VIU culinary students. |
| CSI's Oyster Challenge | October 26, 2022 - 3:01pm |
When both COVID-19 and a severe labour shortage struck BC’s seafood industry, CSI didn’t see an industry challenge: it saw an opportunity. CSI knew that the closure of BC restaurants during the pandemic had reduced the demand for fresh oysters — and that severe labour shortages also meant skilled oyster shuckers were in short supply. These unexpected challenges to the market demanded innovative alternatives. |
| GROW: Data Management | October 24, 2022 - 2:45pm |
The importance of effective data management has become more evident for researchers. Are you curious about how to manage your research data? Join this session to learn more about best practices in data management throughout the research process. A presentation followed by a discussion. Moderators: Kathleen Reed and Dana McFarland |
| GROW: Data Collection | October 24, 2022 - 2:44pm |
Many graduate students describe data collection as the best part of their experience. Are you about to begin data collection, or do you have experiences (both good and bad) to share that may help others about to embark on this part of their research process? A panel presentation about data collection experiences will be followed by a discussion. |
| GROW: Framing Great Research Objectives | October 24, 2022 - 2:42pm |
Are you developing research objectives from your reading and literature review? Do you have research objectives that need to be re-evaluated as you proceed due to changes in the field of study? Bring your draft research objectives for sharing with the group to get some constructive feedback. Moderator: Kendra Stiwich Panelist: Guy Le Masurier |
| GROW: Data Analysis | October 24, 2022 - 2:40pm |
Coding and data analysis are important stages of the research process and can often be seen as a black box. Taking data and making meaning from it can be both a painful and energizing experience. This session will offer some insights into the data analysis process from people who have done both quantitative and qualitative analysis. A question-and-answer period will follow. Moderator: Aggie Weighill Panel Session: Louise Stern, Rachel Moll, and Farhad Moghimehfar |
| GROW: Managing References | October 24, 2022 - 2:38pm |
Do you struggle with managing hundreds of book and article references? What options are out there for easier reference management? What best practices may help you be a more effective graduate researcher, as well as make your life easier? Luke and Natalie will provide information about referencing options and suggest how and why to make choices. Attendees can offer their perspectives on what works and doesn’t work for them. Moderators: Luke McLeod and Natalie Hajduk |
| Helpful Links and Resources | January 10, 2023 - 11:28am |
The Centre for Seafood Innovation will offer foodpreneurs and established seafood value chain players access to expertise, technology, and services required to foster innovation and competitiveness. Acting as a matchmaker, CSI will work with strategic partners to deliver on its mandate. A key partner will be Vancouver Island University and its Research Centres, Expertise, and Students. |
| Frequently Asked Questions | February 14, 2024 - 3:30pm |
As part of the BC Food Hub Network, the Centre for Seafood Innovation offers a shared kitchen space to help small food businesses access the facilities and resources they need to innovate and grow. |
| Our Team | May 24, 2024 - 10:04am |
The Centre for Seafood Innovation has a small team of seafood sector experts who lead and facilitate on CSI’s applied research, public education, and workforce attraction projects. |
| Survey | November 10, 2022 - 3:25pm |
We Want to Hear From YouDo you have an idea for the next great seafood product — or an interest in exploring innovative ways to grow your seafood business? |
| Our Facilities | February 14, 2024 - 3:53pm |
Commercial KitchenAs part of the BC Food Hub Network, the Centre for Seafood Innovation offers a shared kitchen space to help small food businesses access the facilities and resources they need to innovate and grow. |
| CSI Projects | July 31, 2023 - 1:32pm |
Projects of InterestCSI is always on the go with something. Below is a list of the types of projects we've been involved in and the types of projects we would like to be involved in. Please download our project list for additional details. Contact us if you would like to be involved in any of the listed projects. |
| News & Resources | February 14, 2024 - 11:37am |
Funding & ProgramsThe Centre for Seafood Innovation updates this page with funding and program information, CSI in the news, and links to resources. Check in periodically for the latest! Funding & Program InformationInvestment Agriculture Foundation of BCA not-for-profit society creating funding opportunities for BC’s food sector. |
| Who We Are | November 23, 2022 - 12:18pm |
About the Centre for Seafood InnovationThe Centre for Seafood Innovation (CSI) is an innovation hub that helps BC seafood companies extract more value from sustainable seafood harvests. As part of the Vancouver Island University ecosystem, CSI connects industry to researchers and students to capture opportunities and solve problems. |
| CREATE in the Classroom | October 17, 2022 - 3:00pm |
Workshop to help incorporate CREATE into the curriculum via communication skills and various assessment artifacts; for all in the classroom – no matter the level or discipline. Having your students participate in CREATE can be a relatively gentle introduction to acquiring the public communication skills necessary for furthering their professional and academic pursuits. Let’s see how you and your students can participate in CREATE 2023. |
| What We've Done | January 16, 2024 - 6:14pm |
What we've accomplished at the Centre for Seafood InnovationWe celebrated our grand opening in style with the Oyster Challenge. This exciting event challenged VIU culinary arts students to use oysters treated with high-pressure processing (HPP) for new recipes suitable for institutional settings. They excelled! |
