EIC, Robert Gordon University Announce Award
The Energy Industries Council (EIC) has partneredwith Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) MBA program at Aberdeen Business School to present the EIC Rising Star MBA Award, a brand new initiative designed to develop leaders of tomorrow in the oil and gas sector. The winner of the award will receive full tuition fees (worth £16,500 ($21,000)) for the MBA Oil and Gas Management course at RGU, starting in January 2018. Second prize is a £5…
Engineers Seek Flexible Benefits from Virtual Classrom
Looking at the global application of Online Distance Learning (ODL), according to a 2014 report from the International Council for Open and Distance Education, in 2007 there were 150 million students worldwide engaged in distance learning, with a predicted 400 million students by 2030. Truly highlighting the worth and potential of online learning. These predictions are certainly supported by Jee Ltd, a leading engineering and training firm…
New Distance Learning Program for MSc in Petrophysics
Global energy services company LR Senergy and the University of Aberdeen have developed a distance learning program that builds upon a collaborative initiative to attract much-needed petrophysicists into the energy industry from around the world. The organizations joined forces to launch the MSc Petrophysics and Formation Evaluation program, which was initially designed as a modular initiative to allow a flexible approach for people wishing to combine studies with their work commitments on a part-time basis.
Videotel Expands LNG Training
With its latest offering, Videotel said now provides a more extensive portfolio of training for the LNG sector. Working with experts across the globe – BP Shipping, Shell, Maersk and SIGTTO, among others – the company said it has created a package of training covering the essentials required when operating in this important market. Nigel Cleave, CEO of Videotel Marine International, said, “Twice as many LNG carriers are operating today compared with five years ago…
