BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MASTS - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://masts.ac.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MASTS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20240206T161537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T092003Z UID:10000033-1710334800-1710338400@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:Delve Deeper #3: From Pearl Formation to Shellfish Reefs DESCRIPTION:Discover the depths of marine science research with Delve Deeper\, a thought-provoking 2024 webinar series curated by MASTS. Immerse yourself in the latest marine research\, engage with interdisciplinary dialogues\, and become an integral part of our growing community. With themes spanning Environmental Impact\, Resource Exploration\, Technological Advancements\, and Coastal Sustainability\, each episode promises an exciting dive into the ever-evolving world of marine science. \n\nFrom pearl formation to shellfish reefs: applying molecular techniques to malacological questions\nBy Dr Carmen McDougall \nThis seminar explores the diverse application of molecular techniques for understanding molluscan biology and improving shellfish aquaculture. It will span research on pearl formation and biomineralisation processes\, and will demonstrate the importance of molecular tools for identification of oyster species\, particularly in the tropics. Finally\, it will demonstrate how molecular tools can contribute to shellfish reef restoration programmes. \n \nDr. Carmel McDougall’s research focuses on comparative and functional genomics to drive sustainable aquaculture and marine conservation efforts. With a keen interest in evolutionary biology\, her group delves into understanding the genetic basis of biomineralization in mollusks and annelids\, evolution of immune systems\, and gene co-option in invertebrate evolution. Additionally\, her work explores molecular aquaculture\, aiming to enhance pearl quality\, improve hatchery production of rock oysters\, and develop tools for managing gonad maturation in tropical abalone. Dr. McDougall’s group also contributes to molecular ecology by leveraging genetic identification techniques to assess biodiversity\, understand shellfish reef restoration success\, and detect exotic bivalve species using innovative eDNA methods. Find out more about Dr Carmen McDougall’s work here. \n  \n  \n  \nRegister Here\n \n\nCheck out this link to see all the up and coming webinars in the MASTS 2024 Delve Deeper series. URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/delve-deeper-3-from-pearl-formation-to-shellfish-reefs/ CATEGORIES:Delve Deeper,MASTS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pexels-victoriamycolours-12522000-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20240202T170744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T121101Z UID:10000031-1709730000-1709733600@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "Interdisciplinarity in Coastal Research" DESCRIPTION:A recording of this Webinar is now available on the SMMR YouTube Channel\n_____ \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host another free Lunchtime Webinar! This month one of the UKRI-funded SMMR projects is taking the floor: \nInterdisciplinarity in coastal research: reflections and insights from early career researchers\nIn this session early career researchers from the “Co-Benefit Solutions for Resilient Coasts” (Co-Opt) project will reflect on their individual and collective experience navigating interdisciplinary research. They have various backgrounds and are trained in disciplines spanning from social to environmental sciences. They will discuss the barriers and synergies encountered across the case studies of the project. \nCo-Opt early career researchers are: Dr Elina Apine (University of St Andrews)\, Dr Amani Becker (National Oceanography Centre)\, Dr Sara Kaffashi (Cranfield University)\, Dr Constantinos Matsoukis (National Oceanography Centre)\, Dr Marta Meschini (University of Liverpool) and Dr Marta Payo Payo (National Oceanography Centre). \nFor more information on Co-Opt please visit their Website here. \n\n \n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Programme is funded by UKRI and addresses critical marine research gaps\, which span a variety of disciplines\, from natural capital to ocean literacy and systems-based management. The growing SMMR-Network offers regular Webinars and Trainings for the marine community\, aiming at connecting science and policy to improve management of the UK marine environment. \n  URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-interdisciplinarity-in-coastal-research/ CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mat-hayward-KoRYnufLstE-unsplash_1-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20240202T091700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T150741Z UID:10000030-1709125200-1709128800@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:Delve Deeper #2: Shaving Private Ryan - a Sea Urchin's War against Ocean Stressors DESCRIPTION:Discover the depths of marine science research with Delve Deeper\, a thought-provoking 2024 webinar series curated by MASTS. Immerse yourself in the latest marine research\, engage with interdisciplinary dialogues\, and become an integral part of our growing community. With themes spanning Environmental Impact\, Resource Exploration\, Technological Advancements\, and Coastal Sustainability\, each episode promises an exciting dive into the ever-evolving world of marine science. \n\nShaving Private Ryan: The Battle between the Regeneration and Calcification of a Coastal Sea Urchin and the multi-stressor impacts of ocean acidification and warming.\nBy Angus Taylor\nAnthropogenic CO2 emissions are increasing at an unprecedented rate\, highlighting the importance of understanding the effects that climate change stressors such as ocean acidification and ocean warming have on marine ecosystems. Single-stressor effects have often been studied in isolation\, yet as these stressors are experienced concurrently by marine organisms\, interactive stressor impacts are an increasing priority in current research. Sea urchins (Echinoidea) are biomineralisers that exhibit extensive calcification and tissue regeneration capabilities\, making them an ideal model for our study. Using a phenotypic assay to assess long-term regeneration and calcification rates in conjunction with histology to investigate the cellular mechanisms driving the initial stages of regeneration\, we aim to provide an overview of regeneration and calcification in the coastal sea urchin Psammechinus miliaris and determine how these processes will be impacted by climate change. \nAngus Taylor is a marine biologist primarily interested in the impacts of ocean acidification and warming on marine environments particularly at an organismal and physiological level. Their current research is on the effects of ocean acidification and warming on sea urchins and their ability to calcify and regenerate their tissues in a multi-stressor environment. Find out more about Angus Taylor’s current project on his staff profile. \n \nRegister Here\n \n\nCheck out this link to see all the up and coming webinars in the MASTS 2024 Delve Deeper series. URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/delve-deeper-2-shaving-private-ryan-a-sea-urchins-war/ CATEGORIES:Delve Deeper,MASTS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Urchin-background-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20231212T121539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T080857Z UID:10000025-1708520400-1708524000@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar "Balance and Beauty of Science and Humanities" DESCRIPTION:Recording available on the SMMR YouTube Channel!\n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host Professor Anton Edwards\, marine physicist and independent marine consultant for this free online Lunchtime Webinar!\nJoin us for this month’s theme:\n________ \nThe Balance and Beauty of Science and Humanities\n“Science or humanities acting alone cannot deal successfully with all issues. The uses and beauties of the humanities need to be balanced by those of science. Despite the differences\, both are constrained in their creativity by their contexts. In this webinar I offer a few simple – even naïve – perspectives on this age-old dichotomy\, in the hope of promoting a little more unity and mutual respect.” \nProfessor Edwards has been the rector of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)\, independent scientific panel member for the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) and has focused his work on applying oceanography to issues of ocean circulation coastal pollution\, defence\, aquaculture and marine management and regulation. \n________ \nInterested? Just select the number of tickets you’d like to acquire below\, register and a link to join will be send to you shortly before the event. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n  \n________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Programme is funded by UKRI and addresses critical marine research gaps\, which span a variety of disciplines\, from natural capital to ocean literacy and systems-based management. The growing SMMR-Network offers regular Webinars and Trainings for the marine community\, aiming at connecting science and policy to improve management of the UK marine environment. URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-balance-and-beauty-of-science-and-humanities/ CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ian-schneider-XJfHMPJ0e-g-unsplash-banner-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20240206T105231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T101912Z UID:10000032-1708002000-1708005600@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "Speaking outside our Echochamber" DESCRIPTION:Join the Ocean Partnerships Network for another free online Speed Networking event over lunchtime! After a 10 minute introduction to this month’s theme\, the Speed Networking begins and you will be paired up with different people for 7 minutes at a time over the course of the hour. A fantastic way to meet people outside your usual network! \nOur aim is to connect people and foster collaborations\, worldwide. Ocean Partnerships recognises the need for practitioners from different disciplines to interact\, exchange experiences and ideas. Based on key marine related themes\, our events are designed to provide opportunities for people from the sciences\, arts\, policy\, private and public sectors to discuss topics of interest\, network and just have fun! Register for our Newsletter to stay up-to-date! \nThis month’s theme: \n_________\n \n“Speaking Outside our Echochamber”\nIan Rowlands (Siren Calling) \nDecision-makers\, funders\, the public; we often overlook these values\, motivators and language that really influence people’s decision-making and behaviour change. This session will introduce some tools that can positively impact communication and engagement and give an overview of cultural dynamics and values\, which can be used to maker our research more applicable to others. \nIan Rowlands is a former Guardian journalist and sees communication as the key to tackling the great environmental challenges of our time. Having worked in the environmental NGO sector for many years\, Ian has gained valuable experience in leading large-scale projects with the creative community\, reaching a diverse audience about environmental issues. \nSiren Calling is a youth organisation running trainings and activities to help scientists\, environmentalists and young people to communicate better. \nRegister Here!\n  URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-speaking-outside-our-echochamber/ CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/OP-Teams-Background.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean Partnerships":MAILTO:smmruk@standrews.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20240201T165122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T092748Z UID:10000029-1707915600-1707919200@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:Delve Deeper #1: The Economics of Marine Plastic Pollution DESCRIPTION:Discover the depths of marine science research with Delve Deeper\, a thought-provoking 2024 webinar series curated by MASTS. Immerse yourself in the latest marine research\, engage with interdisciplinary dialogues\, and become an integral part of our growing community. With themes spanning Environmental Impact\, Resource Exploration\, Technological Advancements\, and Coastal Sustainability\, each episode promises an exciting dive into the ever-evolving world of marine science. \n\nThe Economics of Marine Plastic Pollution: What are the Benefits of International Cooperation? \nBy Professor Frans de Vries.\nSince the 1950s the production and use of plastics has increased exponentially. Marine plastic pollution (MPP) is a global phenomenon with significant impacts on the natural environment and economic well-being. The control and reduction of MPP is a public good\, which requires the need for international coordination of actions. This talk provides some insights into the potential economic benefits of cooperative MPP management in the North Atlantic Ocean\, and discusses its usefulness in informing current international negotiations in the context of the global plastic treaty. \n \nProfessor of Environmental and Resource Economics at the University of Aberdeen\, Frans de Vries’s research is centered around the design and functioning of environmental markets and incentive-based policy mechanisms for pollution control and biodiversity conservation. \nFind out more about Professor Frans de Vries research here. \n  \n  \nRegister Here\n \n  \n\nCheck out this link to see all the up and coming webinars in the MASTS 2024 Delve Deeper series. URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/delve-deeper-1-the-economics-of-marine-plastic-pollution/ CATEGORIES:Delve Deeper ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pexels-lucien-wanda-2827735-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20231213T165103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T101817Z UID:10000027-1707310800-1707314400@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar: "The Marine Planning Problem" DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host Dr Heather Ritchie\, Lecturer in Planning at the Queen’s University Belfast for this free online Lunchtime Webinar! \nThis month’s theme:\n \n________ \nMaritime Spatial Planning: ideas\, evolution and the ‘Marine Planning Problem’\nHeather’s presentation will look at introducing the topic of Maritime Spatial Planning\, providing some ideas of the rationale of MSP\, the provenance of MSP\, the evolution of the governance of MSP and will highlight some issues with property rights. She will also look at what is meant by the ‘Marine Planning Problem’\, and will draw upon some comparisons between MSP and Terrestrial Spatial Planning. The presentation will conclude with a look at the marine plans that have been adopted within the UK and Ireland\, and finally some recent areas of research. \nDr Heather Ritchie is specialized in Marine Spatial Planning and Stakeholder Engagement\, with experience in marine social science research\, action research and policy appraisal in the fields of coastal and marine spatial planning. Her research interests include land-sea interactions\, transboundary marine planning\, enviromental impact assessment and planning law. \n________ \nInterested? Just select the number of tickets you’d like to acquire below\, register and a link to join will be send to you the week before the event. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n  \n________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Programme is funded by UKRI and addresses critical marine research gaps\, which span a variety of disciplines\, from natural capital to ocean literacy and systems-based management. The growing SMMR-Network offers regular Webinars and Trainings for the marine community\, aiming at connecting science and policy to improve management of the UK marine environment. \n  URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-the-marine-planning-problem/ CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dean-ward-zweVqqXV7SE-unsplash_1-scaled-e1721818526440.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20231213T142356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T101945Z UID:10000026-1706619600-1706623200@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "Coastal community wellbeing - why should we care?" DESCRIPTION:Join the Ocean Partnerships Network for another free online Speed Networking event over lunchtime! After a 10 minute introduction to this month’s theme\, the Speed Networking begins and you will be paired up with different people for 7 minutes at a time over the course of the hour. A fantastic way to meet people outside your usual network! \nOur aim is to connect people and foster collaborations\, worldwide. Ocean Partnerships recognises the need for practitioners from different disciplines to interact\, exchange experiences and ideas. Based on key marine related themes\, our events are designed to provide opportunities for people from the sciences\, arts\, policy\, private and public sectors to discuss topics of interest\, network and just have fun! Register for our Newsletter to stay up-to-date! \nThis month’s theme: \n_________\n \n“Coastal community wellbeing in a changing environment – why should we care?”\nSpeaker: Dr Karen Alexander (Heriot-Watt University\, Scotland) \nWe are at a pivotal moment in the future of our ocean. Disputes over the use of marine resources and real estate are ubiquitous but are likely to increase in frequency and intensity. We can carry on with established ‘ways of doing’ which risk embedding management processes resulting in conflicts that can become increasingly hard to untangle or we can instead set a precedent for a more balanced ocean future by exploring how wellbeing might be considered in environmental management and decision-making. \nDr Alexander is a marine socio-ecologist focusing on environmental stewardship and ocean and coastal conflict. She is currently Assistant Professor in Marine Governance and Blue Economy in the International Centre for Island Technology at Heriot-Watt University.\n_________ \nInterested? Just select the number of tickets you’d like to acquire below\, register and a link to join will be send to you the week before the event. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n  URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-coastal-community-wellbeing-why-should-we-care/ CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ocean-Partnerships-Copy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean Partnerships":MAILTO:smmruk@standrews.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231212T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20231026T123656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T124713Z UID:10000020-1702386000-1702389600@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "Women in Ocean Science" DESCRIPTION:Join the Ocean Partnerships Network for another free online Speed Networking event over lunchtime! After a 10 minute introduction to this month’s theme\, the Speed Networking begins and you will be paired up with different people for 7 minutes at a time over the course of the hour. A fantastic way to meet people outside your usual network! \nOur aim is to connect people and foster collaborations. Ocean Partnerships recognises the need for practitioners from different disciplines to interact\, exchange experiences and ideas. Based on key marine related themes\, our events are designed to provide opportunities for people from the sciences\, arts\, policy\, private and public sectors to discuss topics of interest\, network and just have fun! Register for our Newsletter to stay up-to-date! \nThis month’s theme: “Women in Ocean Science”\nSpeaker: Lindsay Grant\, Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) \n“I recently started working as a Marine Support Officer within the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Team at the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) after completing the Marine Ecosystem Management masters at the university of St Andrews. I work on projects relating to offshore MPA’s within the UK and internationally through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).\nSomething that became apparent to me on the master’s programme within St Andrews is that I had many questions about what it is to be female within the field of marine science and what that meant for my future. There are many amazing women within the field at St Andrews\, so it was hard to know exactly who to talk to! I also felt that many people may benefit from the answers I may find. With the help of Dr Carol Sparling\, Director of the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU)\, I put together the Women in Ocean Sciences in St Andrews (WOSiStA) panel event where 5 incredible women from academia and industry shared their experiences and advice.” \nJoin us and register below\, the Event Link will be sent to you closer to the time. See you there! URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-women-in-ocean-science/ CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ocean-Partnerships-Copy.png ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20231108T041707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T042031Z UID:10000022-1701345600-1701349200@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "#IESTurningTheTide: Working across disciplines" DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Partnerships Network is hosting another Speed Networking event\, this time in collaboration with the Institution of Environmental Sciences! After a 10 minute introduction the Speed Networking begins and you will be paired up with different people for 7 minutes at a time over the course of the hour. \nA fantastic way to meet people outside your usual network! \nThis Week’s Theme: “Working across disciplines and sectors to solve environmental challenges”\nSpeaker: Dr Kathryn Fradera\, Howell Marine Consulting \nWithin the wide array of marine-related disciplines we all have our niches and specialties\, and we all have important roles to play in the offshore projects we help to make happen. In our focus on our specialties are we risking limiting innovation and problem-solving? The environmental challenges we face need joined-up thinking\, and nowhere is this truer than with the large-scale developments\, and conservation challenges\, in our marine spaces. We need solutions where the engineering design is compatible with environmental protection. Interested? \nMore Info on Content and Registration Here! \n  \n \nNot yet subscribed to the Ocean Partnerships Newsletter? Our aim is to connect people and foster collaborations. Ocean Partnerships recognises the need for practitioners from different disciplines to interact\, exchange experiences and ideas. Based on key marine related themes\, our events are designed to provide opportunities for people from the sciences\, arts\, policy\, private and public sectors to discuss topics of interest\, network and just have fun! Stay up to date regarding all upcoming Speed Networking events\, Trainings and Webinars! \nTo the Newsletter! URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-iesturningthetide-working-across-disciplines/ CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/shifaaz-shamoon-9K9ipjhDdks-unsplash1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean Partnerships":MAILTO:smmruk@standrews.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20231107T180620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T030746Z UID:10000021-1700744400-1700748000@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:SMMR-Net Webinar "Fishing For Information" DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Network is excited to host Clara Ortiz Alvarez and Sohini Dudhat from the University of St Andrews\, Scotland\, for this free online Lunchtime Webinar! Join us while we explore this month’s Theme: \nFishing for Information: Why and How to work with Fisherfolk?\nFrom our experiences of working with fishing communities in India and Peru\, we will be talking about how to tap into the traditional knowledge of fishers\, what motivates them and how they can contribute to the conservation of marine megafauna.  \nClara Ortiz Alvarez is a PhD student at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on the conservation of the Burmeister’s porpoise and its interactions with gillnet fisheries in Peru. She completed her Masters in Marine Biology at James Cook University and has worked in marine conservation and the interaction of marine megafauna with fisheries for 7 years\, before starting her PhD. \nAlso a PhD student at the University of St Andrews\, Sohini Dudhat’s work focuses on strandings of marine mammals and turtles in Oman. After completing her Masters from Pondicherry University in India she continued to work in India for 5 years on seagrass and coral ecosystems before starting her PhD in Scotland. \nJoin us for this interesting topic and acquire a free Ticket below! A link to the event will be send to participants closer to the time. We look forward to seeing you there! \n \n  \nThe Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Programme is funded by UKRI and addresses critical marine research gaps\, which span a variety of disciplines\, from natural capital to ocean literacy and systems-based management. The growing SMMR-Network offers regular Webinars and Trainings for the marine community\, aiming at connecting science and policy to improve management of the UK marine environment. \n  URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-net-webinar-fishing-for-information/ CATEGORIES:SMMR Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/knut-troim-tEjBzUns8SQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T134500 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20231114T110641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T145012Z UID:10000024-1700658000-1700660700@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:Beaches of Scotland by Professor Bill Ritchie DESCRIPTION:Historical photographs of Scotland’s coastline represent a priceless archive of information of how Scotland’s coastline has changed over time. During the 1960s and 1970s\, Professor Bill Ritchie\, University of Aberdeen\, was commissioned by the then Nature Conservancy Council to undertake a study of the ‘Beaches of Scotland’. The results of this study were published as a series of over 20 separate reports and are now regarded as classics. They provide important information on how various parts of Scotland’s coastline have changed over the last half-century and this\, in turn\, provides us with a key perspective on how Scotland’s coastline is responding to the effects of recent climate change. As a result of a MASTS initiative\, the ca. 1500 photographic slides taken over 50 years ago by Professor Ritchie for these reports are being digitised and published online. This webinar is an introduction to this ‘Beaches of Scotland’ historical photographs initiative coastal archive. We hope you can join us. URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/beaches-of-scotland-by-professor-bill-ritchie/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/414c80ee43b243a3b9ca4dcbc7004104RQfZgwqYEgBDJDtd-0.png ORGANIZER;CN="MASTS":MAILTO:info@masts.ac.uk LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWJlNzQ4YjgtNjY5Zi00YmYxLTkwOTItM2Y1MmNhZjVmNjgy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f85626cb-0da8-49d3-aa58-64ef678ef01a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224e71276b-2967-404e-a804-0bddcd57aeba%22%7d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20231005T152506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T084704Z UID:10000017-1700571600-1700575200@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "Seaweed: to farm or not to farm?" DESCRIPTION:Join the Ocean Partnerships Network for another online Speed Networking event over lunchtime! After a 10 minute introduction to this month’s theme\, the Speed Networking begins and you will be paired up with different people for 7 minutes at a time over the course of the hour. A fantastic way to meet people outside your usual network! \nOur aim is to connect people and foster collaborations. Ocean Partnerships recognises the need for practitioners from different disciplines to interact\, exchange experiences and ideas. Based on key marine related themes\, our events are designed to provide opportunities for people from the sciences\, arts\, policy\, private and public sectors to discuss topics of interest\, network and just have fun! \nThis month’s theme has been chosen by Dr Andrew Blight\, Lecturer at the School of Biology\, University of St Andrews: \nSeaweed: to farm or not to farm? \nThere is growing interest in the sustainable use of seaweed or seaweed products for use in food\, skincare or other health industries. Much of the industry in Scotland is based around wild harvest of seaweeds from intertidal habitats. However\, there is growing interest in the development of nearshore seaweed farms to boost this industry. \nWild harvesting or seaweed farms are viewed as sustainable practices which utilise what is considered to be an abundant ocean resource. This discussion session will examine some of the benefits and potential impacts of this industry and what can be done to make sure this practice remains sustainable. \nJoin us as we examine some of the benefits and potential impacts of this industry and what can be done to make sure this practice remains sustainable. \n*Register Here!* URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-seaweed/ CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ocean-Partnerships-Copy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean Partnerships":MAILTO:smmruk@standrews.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20231110T153456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T153456Z UID:10000023-1700559000-1700571600@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:Careers Skills Session: CV Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Laurie Macpherson for a skills event that is guaranteed to boost your career prospects. \nThis session will cover will cover: \n\nDifferent types of roles/funding and where to find them;\nHow to apply for a role\, i.e.\, CV\, application form\, UKRI’s Résumé for Research and Innovation;\nAnalysis of job adverts and how to read job specifications; and\nHow to present evidence to show how you fit the role\, including that gained completing the PG Cert.\n\nThere will also be a live opportunity to practice matching evidence for currently advertised roles in academia\, research\, and industry and a CV workshop will be held post-event. \nIf you are interested please sign up before noon on Friday 17th Novembers. URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/careers-skills-session-cv-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5673488-scaled.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20231010T123012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T123012Z UID:10000018-1700139600-1700150400@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:SMMR Training "Grant Writing for Researchers" DESCRIPTION:The SMMR-Net are excited to host Dr Kate Smith for this half day training on Grant Writing for Researchers! \n‘Grant Writing’ with Dr Kate Smith covers all you need to know to write successful grant applications speedily and effectively. Offering lots of do’s and don’ts and practical tips and techniques from lived experience\, the session includes research councils and other grant-awarding bodies including philanthropic foundations\, Fellowship applications\, and collaborative applications. Exemplars from the pack are reviewed and discussion about narrative structure\, financial narratives and recommendations for outputs and dissemination are set out. Includes Q&A and direct advice on applications. \nDr Smith has had successful applications to Yale for a Fellowship and won a global competitive Fellowship competition to Harvard in 2013.\n​\nThe Training will cover the following topics: \n\nIntroducing Grant Writing as a key researcher development skill. Developing a Grant Writing strategy.\nDemonstrating the RCUK applications process (J-es etc).\nSetting out non-RCUK grant-awarding bodies.\nInternational applications including Fellowships.\nWhat does a winning grant application contain (exemplars)?\nWhat does an unsuccessful grant application look like (exemplars)?\nThe financials (Full economic funding\, research assistants\, contingencies etc).\nPutting it all together: the narrative\, the financials and the proposed outputs.\nSuccess! Responsibilities of a PI\, budget codes\, end of grant reports.\nNext steps.\nQ&A and individual advice.\n\n  \nPlaces will be limited to 25 participants\, first come first serve! URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-training-grant-writing-for-researchers/ CATEGORIES:SMMR Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/christin-hume-Hcfwew744z4-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk LOCATION:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-training-grant-writing-for-researchers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20231005T145658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T111745Z UID:10000016-1698757200-1698760800@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:Ocean Partnerships Speed Networking "Pace Paradox" DESCRIPTION:Join the Ocean Partnerships Network for another online Speed Networking event over lunchtime! After a 10 minute introduction to this month’s theme\, the Speed Networking begins and you will be paired up with different people for 7 minutes at a time over the course of the hour. A fantastic way to meet people outside your usual network! \nOur aim is to connect people and foster collaborations. Ocean Partnerships recognises the need for practitioners from different disciplines to interact\, exchange experiences and ideas. Based on key marine related themes\, our events are designed to provide opportunities for people from the sciences\, arts\, policy\, private and public sectors to discuss topics of interest\, network and just have fun! \nThis month’s theme has been chosen by Dr Mark James\, MASTS Operations Director at the University of St Andrews: \n \nPace Paradox in a Fast-Moving World\n \nIn our rapidly evolving world\, we experience a mismatch between the speed of global and environmental change\, technological advances and decision making processes. Many factors contribute to this imbalance which hinders the progress of positive initiatives\, causing a delay in their implementation. As new realities unfurl around us at an unprecendented rate\, our responses appear to lag behind. Join us as we explore the challenges posed by this pace paradox in a fast-moving world and the potential solutions to bridge the gap between intention and implementation. URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/ocean-partnerships-speed-networking-pace-paradox/ CATEGORIES:Ocean Partnerships ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ocean-Partnerships-Copy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean Partnerships":MAILTO:smmruk@standrews.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20230921T142126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T101536Z UID:10000004-1697547600-1697560200@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:SMMR Training (2 half days): Skills for Collaborative Interdisciplinary Research Training DESCRIPTION:Join the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources-Network (SMMR) for this 2 half day online Training on Collaborative Interdisciplinary Research\, run by Dr Frank Siedlok of Heriot-Watt University: \n17th and 18th of October 2023\, \neach day from 1 – 4:30pm \nThe course will cover 4 main sections:\n \nDisciplines and interdisciplinarity\nExploring what we understand by a discipline and being aware of how disciplinary communities function is an essential starting point. It helps us understand (i) the nature of our own expertise that can be of use in collaborative projects and (ii) how and why our terminologies and processes might be unfamiliar to other collaborators from other disciplines. \nUnderstanding drivers of\, and barriers to\, IDR\nIDR is more difficult than disciplinary research. In this part of the workshop we explore why that is the case and why\, nevertheless\, there are good reasons for engaging with this kind of work. Participants will be able to consider how IDR lines up with their own motivations and interests\, as well as beginning to think about how to overcome barriers. \nIDR practices and skills (part 1)\nThe primary assets collaborators bring to IDR are their disciplinary expertise and enthusiasm. But building IDR projects and communities from scratch requires thoughtful leadership. In this part of the workshop we look at the practices that help researchers grow and maintain IDR projects and build a collaborative community. \nIDR practices and skills (part 2) and conclusion\nIn this final part of the workshop\, the focus is on how researchers can begin to translate the practices and skills into their own contexts.  In this way\, the workshop group can begin to operate as a ‘community of (IDR) practice’ or problem-solving network of contacts for mutual support as new projects are explored in the future. \n \nRegistration: \nThe SMMR Network is pleased to be able to provide this Training to the community at a reduced cost of £15 per person for both days (original cost for this Training £50 per person). \nThis Training will be held online via Microsoft Teams. When purchasing the ticket you will receive an Outlook Meeting invitiation via E-Mail\, which will include the Microsoft Teams Link for the first day (17th). A Microsoft Teams Link for the second day (18th) will be send to you shortly after that. URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/smmr-training-2-half-days-skills-for-collaborative-interdisciplinary-research-training/ CATEGORIES:SMMR Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SMMR":MAILTO:smmruk@st-andrews.ac.uk LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YmNhN2Y4YmUtNTkxZS00MDZlLWI5MTAtN2RjMjdlNTk1ZjIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f85626cb-0da8-49d3-aa58-64ef678ef01a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2244db3806-7586-48e8-bbec-7ba6b7316e79%22%7d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021424 CREATED:20230919T153010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T100216Z UID:10000005-1695992400-1695996000@masts.ac.uk SUMMARY:Post-Eruption seafloor mapping follow the VEI 5-6 eruption Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Volcano\, Tonga. (Jan 2022)  DESCRIPTION:Tune in to the Live Stream here. \n  \nHunga Tonga – Hunga Ha’apai (HTHH)\, one of 22 volcanoes in the waters around the Kingdom of Tonga\, erupted violently on 15th January 2022. This eruption triggered shock waves through the atmosphere and generated a tsunami across the Pacific Ocean. No part of the caldera of the volcano remains above water following the eruption\, and the islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha’apai were vastly reduced in size. During an oceanographic surveys 3-6 months after the eruption\, we assessed the impacts of this eruption on the surrounding ocean environment\, from underwater topography to ecosystem structure and function. While the HTHH edifice was largely intact\, erosional channels were identified radiating out from the summit caldera indicating turbulent pyroclastic density flows which are supported with our modelling. At least 6 km3 of material was deposited on the seafloor in areas downstream of these pyroclastic flows\, and >50cm of fine ash deposition was observed on the seafloor in some areas. Mid-water volcanic ash layers north of the HTHH caldera were identified which indicate on-going venting from the volcano. Significant seafloor ecosystem impacts were found throughout much of the region\, with little signs of life remaining on the flank of the volcano and along the deeper slope. However\, diverse and abundant invertebrate and fish communities were seen on the summits of several of the adjacent seamounts. This study is a rare account of the initial impact of a large-scale eruption which can be used to better understand volcanic risks to the ocean environment in the future. \nKevin MacKay is a geologist who as been working for NIWA for 32 years in the Fisheries and Ocean Geology groups. He has experience in relational database management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). He has worked extensively with a variety of data sets in the marine environment including geology and geophysics\, hydrography\, freshwater fisheries\, oceanography\, fisheries\, and biodiversity. Since 2010\, he has been the IODE (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO\, International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange) National Coordinator for Oceanographic Data Management. \n  URL:https://masts.ac.uk/event/kevin-mackay-event/ LOCATION:SOI Lecture Theatre\, Scottish Oceans Institute\, East Sands\, St Andrews\, KY16 8LB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:SOI Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://masts.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/HTHH.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR