The Aquaculture Systems Group of the Institute of Aquaculture University of Stirling welcomed the visit of John Paterson & Frazer Lang (Chairman and CEO respectively) of the Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA https://www.africascot.com/) . A presentation of the Institute’s work and research across the African continent & globally was given by Professor Dave Little, William Leschen and Dr Mahmoud El Tholth, followed by extensive discussions focusing on possible future collaborations. They then went on a short tour of the Institute including the tropical aquarium, with Kerry Bryson Director for Advancement at the University of Stirling giving an overview of the wider university background and linkages and opportunities into the private sector.