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“I was pleased to attend the Norway–Scotland Wave Modelling Symposium on 22–23 October 2025 at the Royal Society of Edinburgh. The event was co-directed by Peter Davies and John Grue, with support from Mark Inall, Masoud Hayatdavoodi, Alan Cuthbertson, and David Dritschel. It provided an excellent opportunity to learn about recent advances in waves modelling and experiments, and to network with researchers from both Norway and Scotland. The MASTS NEHM Forum bursary, which covered my registration fee, was greatly appreciated. It enabled me to participate in this high-quality event, engage with experts in the field, and explore links between advances in modelling wave dynamics and my research on wave-induced material transport. I am grateful to MASTS for supporting early-career researchers and facilitating valuable knowledge exchange within the marine science community.”
“The bursary from the MASTS NEHM Forum allowed me to attend the Norway–Scotland Wave Modelling Symposium, where I had the opportunity to hear from leading experts in the physical oceanography and wave science community. The sessions covered a wide range of topics, from fundamental investigations of wave-induced flows and internal solitary waves to applied discussions on offshore wind and ocean mixing, providing a comprehensive overview of current research directions and their real-world applications. I found the practical aspects and case studies particularly interesting. Throughout the event there were many opportunities to meet and talk to researchers from both the UK and Norway, catch up with existing connections, and establish new ones. These interactions developed my professional network and offered fresh ideas for my PhD, including how my own research could integrate similar methodologies. The bursary was therefore valuable for supporting my professional development and enabling connections that may lead to future collaborations.”
Hosted in Scotland in February/March, the 2024 International NoWPaS workshop, (European – formerly Nordic – Workshop of PhD and Post-Doctoral fellows working on anadromous salmonids) aims to build and maintain an international network of young scientists working on salmonids, such as Atlantic salmon and brown trout. Sharing the results of recent research can benefit the conservation of these iconic species and aid fisheries managers in their decision-making process. MASTS provided funding to support the travel costs of two individuals to attend this workshop. Each individual was supported with £200.
With awards of up to £5,000, we would like to congratulate the following recipients of the MASTS 2021 Emerging from Lockdown small grants round.
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