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Page 8 %u2013 Australian Pork Newspaper, December 2024 www.porknews.com.auTHE Australasian Pork Research Institute Limited is an independent participant-based entity committed to enhancing the overall human capacity base for science, innovation and training in the Australian pork industry and is calling for applications for its awards in the following areas.Applications for 2025 Education Awards now openThe education awards are only available through APRIL participant universities, which are: %u2022 Murdoch University %u2022 The University of Queensland %u2022 The University of MelbourneThe awards offer a number of different opportunities for current and prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students as follows: %u2022 Scholarship awards for Honours students %u2022 %u2018Top-ups%u2019 for postgraduate research students (PhD, MS/MSc/MPhil) in an APRILfunded research project, or related %u2022 Support for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/undergraduate veterinary science projects %u2022 Support for MS/MSc/MPhil students where a research project is an incorporated component of the program of study in an APRIL-funded research project, or related %u2022 Scholarship award for PhD student.Eligibility varies according to the different scheme being applied for. Ensure that the guidelines associated with each opportunity are read thoroughly before submitting an application. Information concerning the different education opportunities from APRIL, including guidelines and application forms, can be found on the APRIL website %u2013 scan the QR code below.Applications for Industry Placement Program now openAs part of its education and training program, APRIL is continuing to assist with human capacity building in the Australian pork industry through the IPP award scheme. A successful business applicant will receive $75,000 over the first two years of a three-year agreement, with APRIL to help cover salary and other costs associated with training an awardee for the three years. The overall aims of the IPP scheme are to: %u2022 Retain graduates %u2013 trained by APRIL, the Pork CRC, Australian Pork Limited and/or other relevant organisations at the Honours and/or postgraduate level %u2013 and attract others by sponsoring their placement in a commercial pork production organisation, or an affiliated business strongly aligned to pork production, in a structured and enhanced development program %u2022 To attract and stimulate graduates into the industry with a career interest in pork production, while continuing their development and understanding of how research and development, education and training, technology and extension/adoption can enhance industry competitiveness and success.This award is only available to APRIL participants, with the rights and benefits applying according to an organisation%u2019s tier of participation. Further information on the IPP application forms can be found on the APRIL website %u2013 scan the QR code below.Important information for all applicationsThe APRIL Education Advisory Committee will assess all applications. APRIL will determine the number and amount of any grant awarded. Funding rules stipulate that no overhead %u2013 indirect cost recovery %u2013 can be charged. Awards are conducted under the terms and conditions of the APRIL scholarship agreement.Completed applications should be lodged electronically by the closing date to APRIL executive officer Dr Charles Rikard-Bell at c.rikardbell@april.org.auAny questions on the awards or process can be directed to Dr RikardBell.Applications open October 25, 2024 and close January 24, 2025. APRILAUSTRALIAN Pork Limited, together with SunPork, again sponsored the TAFE Queensland Apprentice Chef of the Year cookery competition.The competition was a remarkable showcase of talent, with eight aspiring chefs rising to the challenge.Representing esteemed restaurants and establishments across Brisbane such as The Brisbane Club, The Star and The Westin Brisbane, each competitor was tasked with creating a threecourse meal %u2013 an appetiser, main course and dessert %u2013 from a mystery box of ingredients.A mix of second and third-year students, the apprentices were given 30 minutes to review the ingredients and plan their menus before the competition started. From that point, they had only 90 minutes to present their first dishes, which had to incorporate specific ingredients such as Australian pork, red papaya and loligo squid.Judged by current industry chefs and food representatives, the pressure was on. The creativity and skill displayed by the participants were truly inspiring.The competitors were tasked with using SunPork tenderloins and the competition encouraged them to explore their abilities and push their limits of creativity.One of the standout pork dishes was a main course %u2013 seared orange and lemon myrtle pork tenderloin with chicken liver p%u00e2t%u00e9 and polenta.The results of the competition will be announced in February 2025. A mix of second and third-year students, the apprentices were tasked with creating a three-course meal from a mystery box of ingredients.Future proofing pork with TAFE QldAPRIL calls for applications for 2025 awards