The HOTSPOT project aims at enhancing the research capacity and improving the skills and competences of the professionals working in maritime environment.
Overview of activities to build research capacity
Strengthening of the research capacity will be reached by
- Common research activities between Denmark and Ghana.
- Dedicated courses and workshops.
- Student projects.
- Shorter research stays in Denmark.
- Capacity building in the University of Cape Coast in terms of protocols, procedures and laboratory facilities.
Training courses
The dedicated educational activities in the HOTSPOT project includes training courses.
Learn more about the training courses
Student projects and research stays
The HOTSPOT project will offer possibilities for master thesis projects, both for students from Ghana and from Denmark.
Learn more about the students in the project
In addition, short research stays will be organised for 2-3 post-graduates, junior staff members or PhD students from Ghana in Denmark. These stays can be used for developing research capacity, visiting relevant private companies, or for participating in 3-week post graduate courses at DTU.
Updating of lab facilities
The research capacity will also be strengthened by setting up and maintaining up-to-date laboratory in the University of Cape Coast, for analysis of marine and maritime pollutants and for experimental work on plankton.