Steiropoulos enjoyed a 20-year career in the Scottish aquaculture industry
The new award, sponsored by MSD Animal Health UK, is dedicated to Nikos, who died in 2020 while head of aquaculture for MSD Animal Health UK, and it supports students with a passion for aquaculture and allows them to pursue advanced studies in sustainable aquaculture, aquatic pathobiology or aquatic veterinary studies at the university's Institute of Aquaculture.
Nikos was a proud alumnus of the University of Stirling, having completed a masters in aquatic veterinary studies before qualifying as an advanced veterinary practitioner in fish health and production.
Vicki Farr, technical and marketing lead for MSD Animal Health UK, stated: “Nikos was an invaluable member of the aquaculture industry with a clear passion and dedication to fish health and welfare. We’re delighted to be able to support a budding aqua industry professional in this way, in his honour.”
Having pursued a foundation course initially and then an undergraduate degree in aquaculture at the University of Stirling, Al Farsi has grown to have a real passion for the complexity and potential of aquaculture.
“It [the bursary] has eased a significant financial burden and given me the confidence and peace of mind to fully focus on my studies and personal growth,” she said.
The Nikos Steiropoulos Aquaculture Bursary is set to support a new student each year for the next five years,.
