Events

Join the second in the OCF series of free marine restoration webinars continues with a focus on the policy and regulatory landscape.

Swimming against the clock: The genetics of salmon migration timing in a changing climate with Dr Samantha Beck

Join us in Galway City from 1st to 2nd April for a two-day conference hosted by the Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), bringing together the Native Oyster Network community to exchange insights, share project updates, and discuss key developments in oyster restoration, monitoring, and oyster production. The event will explore how policymakers can […]

Life sciences encompass the study of all living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions. The field includes biology, genetics, microbiology, and ecology with the aim of understanding life at all levels – from molecules and cells to ecosystems. Innovations in medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental conservation are all driven by life sciences. […]

The Scottish AI Alliance will facilitate an interactive digital workshop exploring how ethics relates to the use of Artificial Intelligence technologies. Starting with a wide introduction to the history of ethics to establish a common understanding of the language and importance of ethics within the world of tech, we will then explore where ethical issues […]

The Copernicus Marine Service is organizing a training workshop dedicated to the health and sustainability of the oceans.  An event that aims to engage the marine communities of all around the world, and share its ocean data products and knowledge. After last edition's training dedicated to Africa, gathering around 1300 participants, it is clear training sessions are much appreciated […]

Webinar by Takaaki Iwai Fisheries are internationally crucial in food supply, so it is important to understand the origin of mathematical models used in the field. Kuzma Kirillovich Tereshchenko (1893-1930), who had a career background in politics, published a paper on bream (Abramis brama) population in 1917. This influenced famous On the Question of the […]

Do you need to build your skills in qualitative research methods? Are you planning to conduct research interviews…but you’ve not had any training? If you’ve answered yes to either of these questions, you need the Qualitative Methods for Conservation course running online at the end of April. Qualitative research methods such as interviews or focus […]

Join this free webinar to discover three secrets of social science to prompt the sorts of discussions, skills and respect which could transform the way nature conservation works and therefore the impact it has.

This online workshop and clinic will explore how you can effectively include citizens in your research programmes and why citizen engagement is crucial to Open Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI).

The European Commission’s Info Day will present the research and innovation topics proposed under the Work Programme 2025 of Horizon Europe Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility. The event will provide prospective applicants with an opportunity to learn more about the funding options under the new work programme (budget: €1.2 billion), which focuses on the […]

LOCATION: Upper Hall, Portobello Town Hall, 147 - 149 Portobello High Street, EH15 1AF Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Scottish folklore as we bring to life the stories shaped by the sea.

Mini Conference, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of St Andrews Bute Building, Weds 14th May 1-6pm Metals such as lithium, nickel, and copper, underpin modern battery technology and are critical to global decarbonisation efforts. The majority of future supply will come from mining in developing nations, an activity associated with opportunities, but also […]

In this webinar, a range of experts will share their experience in relation to financing marine restoration projects, both currently and in the future.

Feel the sand between your toes and dance to the high-energy music of Kilrymont Ceilidh Band at our Beach of Dreams finale. What could be a better gathering place for the closing celebration of this coastal festival than one of Scotland’s best beaches on a late Spring evening? All are welcome at our free event on West Sands […]

Coastal and maritime tourism are major drivers of economic growth across Europe. But they also pose significant risks to marine ecosystems if not managed responsibly. Episode 8 will take a closer look at how ocean literacy can empower tourism businesses to balance economic development with environmental stewardship.

From 2 to 13 June, you will be able to discover cutting-edge EU assets and technologies and explore the EU's advancements in ocean knowledge and monitoring through a series of events and exhibitions. We can't wait to welcome you (both on-site and online)

uPcycle is delivering a workshop on nutrient sustainability in the aquaculture industry, in partnership with the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP), who are coordinating the event alongside partners in Norway. The workshop will explore key topics including: Nutrient flows Best practices in nutrient management Phosphorus recycling Emerging regulatory changes

Join us for the Marine Measurement Forum (MMF) 68 on the 11th June in Tongham at the Hogs back Brewery, hosted by OceanWise. The MMF is a series of one-day, non-profit making events that has been running since 1983 which provides excellent opportunities for networking and the informal exchange of ideas, knowledge, techniques and developments […]

NOC Southampton In-person (with online option) Registration deadline 16th May REGISTER HERE Pre-meeting questionnaire (open to all)   The purpose of this workshop is for the UK Ocean Science community to discuss and then draft a prospectus document outlining the priority Arctic research questions the community would like to address during the run up to, […]

This webinar will provide an overview of how advanced technology can be used for effective enforcement of marine regulation, including case studies from the UK’s network of MPAs that cover almost 4.5 million square kilometres in some of the most remote locations on the planet, drawing comparisons to the enforcement needs of high seas MPAs.