24 September 10.00- 14.00 – Registration Open Climate Connect: Bridging Science and Action in the IPCC

“Climate Connect: Bridging Science and Action in the IPCC” will provide a platform for the UK expert community to share ideas, knowledge, and experiences on how the Seventh Assessment Cycle can deliver timely and policy-relevant information that informs global ambition and climate action across all sectors of society. It will also provide information on ways in which the UK research community can get involved. If you would like to participate in this event, please get in touch with our team at ipccauthorsupportuk@energysecurity.gov.uk so we can provide you with access to register.

25 September 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon – The effect of shellfish, kelp and sea grass beds on flood risk and coastal erosion in Scotland: what do we know and why should you care?  Register here

We’d like to invite you to participate in an expert-led online workshop explaining the current status of an ongoing CREW project (CRW2022_02: The effect of shellfish, kelp and sea grass beds on flood risk and coastal erosion in Scotland,  PI: Prof. Q. Zou, CIs: Dr. A. Lyndon, Prof. B. Sanderson, Prof. J. Porter, Dr. D. Harries, RA: Ms. Y. Yan). The overall aim of this project is to inform whether shellfish (oyster and/or blue mussel beds), kelp and sea grass should be incorporated into natural flood management (NFM) in Scotland and whether (and which) existing features should be protected or restored for NFM and coastal erosion mitigation.

26 September  10.00 a.m. –   Relational Approaches to Policy Engagement, a SPRE Workshop –  Register here

An introduction to research-policy engagement in Scotland. Anyone interested in developing their policy-engagement practice, and deepening their understanding of how evidence informs decision-making. Priority will be given to those working in the Scottish context.

2 October – The State of the Science on Environmental Effects of Marine Renewable Energy – Register here

OES-Environmental will present on findings from the 2024 State of the Science Report: Environmental Effects of Marine Renewable Energy. The report brings together the most up-to-date information on potential environmental effects of marine renewable energy; shares helpful resources, such as education and outreach tools, strategies to aid consenting, and data information systems; and identifies a path forward.

17 October 10:00am-11:00am EDT /2:00pm-3:00pm UTC  – Using eDNA for wind energy and wildlife studies – Register here.

18 October – Quiet, please! Bridging Science and Policy on Underwater Noise – Register here

Recognising the urgent need to address the escalating burden of human noise in our oceans, we are hosting an online round table discussion on the latest developments and bridges between science and policy. This free online event brings together a diverse group of international experts from various sectors to discuss recent developments in science and policy, with a focus on actionable steps to mitigate underwater noise pollution.

21 -24 October – Responsible Seafood Summit 2024

Does your work involve sustainable seafood?
Come along to the Responsible Seafood Summit 2024, hosted by Seafood Scotland & GSA Seafood, to discuss the foremost issues shaping the future of the seafood industry. 
Register here.

22 October 2.00 p.m.-  Knowledge mobilisation in practice, a SPRE Workshop –  Register here

A workshop to support the practices of dissemination, knowledge exchange, and co-production of research evidence to support action.

23 October European Marine Board “Navigating the Future VI Launch” Event – Hybrid / Brussels (Belgium) 

The European Marine Board’s flagship “Navigating the Future” series provides critical periodic foresight and recommendations on emerging marine science topics and needs, as well as associated societal challenges and opportunities. NFVI will be launched in a dedicated hybrid event on 23 October 2024, 15:00-18:00 CEST at Talk C.E.C, Brussels, Belgium and online. 
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1 November 9.30 -13.30 – Addressing waste reduction in the Scottish seafood industry @Meeting room 4, P&J Live, East Burn Road, Stoneywood, ABERDEEN, AB21 9FX

 Join us for this free event to hear findings from research about the barriers, opportunities and innovation needs of the seafood sector to create additional value in the Scottish fish supply chain and the Scottish economy.  This event will discuss waste causes & hotspots, and opportunities for adding value to seafood surplus materials, and will discuss potential ways forward.To register your participation, please go to our Eventbrite registration site here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/addressing-waste-reduction-in-the-scottish-seafood-industry-tickets-1023433415897 

5- 7 November – Challenge of Science Leadership 3 Day Course – Booking here

Are you changing your role, or are at a crossroads in your professional career?
Are you facing difficult challenges that require you to learn new skills?
Are you frustrated by not having enough time for your science? Do you feel that your work is not achieving enough impact?

This 3 day in person Course provides core tools and practice to accelerate your journey to science leadership.

More information here

20-21 November – 5th European Association of Fish Pathologists (EAFP)UK & Ireland branch meeting at Moredun Research Institute

The link to Registration and payment will open on the 16^th of September and close on the 6^th of November 2024.The registration fee covers attendance for 1.5 days, including coffee breaks and refreshments, lunch on September 20th, and bus transportation from the centre of Edinburgh to Moredun. Additionally, it includes the conference dinner on the evening of September 20th, located in the charming Shore area of Edinburgh. For more information on EAFP membership, including how to join or renew this, please visit the official EAFP website Join EAFP – EAFP.

22 November – Identifying your own pathways to impact, a SPRE Workshop – Register here

A workshop to deepen understanding of different strategies for impact with a focus on engaging decision makers in research evidence.

26 27 November – Mission Ocean Baltic and North Sea Arena (BANOS)  – in Amsterdam – Save the date

This Arena will focus on the North Sea region including the Netherlands, Belgium, western Germany, western Denmark, and northern France. Over the course of two days, participants will have the opportunity to discuss the most pressing blue economy issues facing the region such as multi-use of space, Mariparks, smart sea and security, marine protection and marine energy production. The event will culminate in the co-creation of a roadmap guiding the region toward achieving the goals of EU Mission Oceans & Waters.  Save the date!

28 November Workshop on Machine Vision for Earth Observation and Environment Monitoring. More details here

The primary goal of this workshop is to foster collaboration and idea exchange between the Computer Vision, Remote Sensing, and Environmental Monitoring communities, both nationally and internationally. We aim to bring together researchers and experts from these fields to promote interdisciplinary research, encourage innovative computer vision approaches for automated interpretation of Earth observation and Environmental data, and enhance knowledge within the Computer Vision community for this rapidly evolving and highly impactful area of research.

27-28 November – AI Forum at  Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow

1st Workshop on Advancing Non-invasive Human Motion Characterization in the Clinical Domain: Methods and Applications – Details here

Media Authenticity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence – Details here

DIFA: Deep Learning-based Image Fusion and Its Applications – Details here

Synthetic Realities and Biometric Security: Advances in Forensic Analysis and Threat Mitigation (SRBS) – Details here

Privacy, Fairness, Accountability and Transparency in Computer Vision – Details here

The 2nd Workshop in Video Understanding and its Applications – Details here

Robust Recognition in the Open World – Details here

January 14 – 17 Annual Conference of the UK & Ireland Regional Student Chapter (UKIRSC) of the Society of Marine Mammalogy.

The UKIRSC conference is open to all UK and Ireland postgraduate students and provides an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas. The conference involves student poster sessions and talks, invited keynote speakers, and workshops. Registration for general attendance and abstract submission is now open until the 1^st of November 2024 for the upcoming January conference:

UKIRSC 2025 Abstract Submission & Registration (google.com)

January 2025 – Inclusive Coasts and Seas – Connecting Diverse Voices by MISS x SIARC  – Applications now open