International Association of Agricultural Students

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IAAS - The International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences
Seat Leuven , Belgium
founding year 1957
Official language English , Spanish
president Josipa Arapović, Croatia
Vice-President for Communication Sam Raeymaekers, Belgium
Vice-President for Exchange Steven Adams, Belgium
Vice President for Finance Giannis Chaniotakis, Greece
Vice-President for Partnership Dicky Hasian Zulkarnain, Indonesia
Supervisory Board
("Control Committee") 		Genna Tesdall, Yahor Vetlou, Ohemaa Agbolosoo-Mensah
Web pages: http://www.iaasworld.org/
Germany http://www.iaas-germany.de/
Switzerland http://www.iaas.ethz.ch/

The International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS) has developed into one of the largest student organizations in the world with eight member countries since it was founded in Tunisia in 1957 and is also one of the most important student associations in agricultural science. The IAAS brings together students and young scientists in the field of agricultural sciences and related fields such as environmental sciences , forestry , nutritional and food sciences , landscape architecture , etc. The individual IAAS committees are spread across universities in over 40 countries.

aims

Mission Statement :

To foster the exchange of experiences, knowledge and ideas and improve mutual understanding between students in the field of agricultural science and related fields from around the world

activities

The IAAS represents students in agricultural and related sciences at an international level vis-à-vis universities, other relevant institutions in the field of university education and non-governmental organizations such as FAO , UNESCO , UNEP and others. The organization sees itself at the same time as a mouthpiece for the interests and views of the students concerned and as a learning platform for all of its members. With congresses , seminars , international exchange and the assumption of leadership positions in the national and international structures of the organization, the members are to be offered life experiences through informal learning that they cannot gain at the university.

World congress

The IAAS World Congress takes place annually in June / August and consists of the General Assembly and a two-week seminar.

Directors' Meetings

The so-called Directors' Meetings are, after the World Congress, the most important meetings for the respective regions. There is the ADM (African Directors 'Meeting), APDM (Asian Pacific Directors' Meeting), DMA (Directors 'Meeting of the Americas) and the EDM (European Directors' Meeting).

Exchange program

The IAAS exchange program offers students in the fields of agricultural sciences and related disciplines the opportunity to gain practical experience in their field of study. Internships can be arranged in any country where there is a local IAAS representative.

Themed activities

Seminars, summer schools, symposia, workshops, excursions, film evenings

Activities for cultural exchange and understanding

Exchange weeks, cultural festivals

structure

Germany

IAAS Germany eV is composed of two committees. The older committee was founded at the University of Bonn , after which a second committee was founded at the University of Hohenheim .

Switzerland

In Switzerland there is currently a committee at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.

Austria

Since 2015 there has been a small committee at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna and thus represents the IAAS Austria.

Partner organizations

Professional partners

  • ICA (partner),
  • FAO , (liaison status since 1972),
  • UNESCO , (Operational Status),
  • UNEP , (Liaison Status)

Student partner

As part of the Informal Forum of International Student Organizations (IFISO), IAAS cooperates with other student organizations in the areas of project development, fundraising, strategic planning, etc. There are close ties in particular with the following organizations:

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Association of European Life Science Universities, accessed January 14, 2009
  2. ^ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, accessed January 14, 2009
  3. ↑ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, accessed January 14, 2009
  4. ↑ UNEP December 2008 List of accredited organizations with observers status to te UNEP Governing Council

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