The University of Plymouth Coastal Processes Research Group (CPRG) in partnership with the National Network of Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes (NNRCMP) are pleased to announce the first UK Coastal Research Conference to be held in July 2023 in Plymouth.
This conference will be to showcase and celebrate the coastal research being undertaken within the UK. Principally focused on UK academics, organisations and institutions working on UK coastal science, we also welcome research using overseas case studies that are of relevance to the UK. The conference will highlight the current state of knowledge and the research that is being undertaken to address coastal issues.
CENTRAL THEMES
- Coastal processes in the UK – focused on process-based research of coastal systems
- Innovation in coastal research – developments in the field of techniques, methodology, instrumentation and sensors to capture and analyse coastal data
- Coastal data access and applications – presentation of UK coastal datasets and projects, e.g. sources beyond the National Monitoring Programme to promote collaboration and wider access
- Applied research and FCERM (flood and coastal erosion risk management) – application of science in active coastal management projects and partnerships.
We envisage the conference to start a wider conversation about national coastal research strategies and coastal knowledge gaps to inform researchers, practitioners and end-users to help promote sustainable management of our coast.
CONFERENCE FORMAT
We invite participants to submit abstracts below and share their work via Oral Presentations, dedicated Poster Sessions and ‘Hot Plot’ slots. More information will be given to authors before the conference but in brief:
We invite participants to submit abstracts below and share their work via Oral Presentations, dedicated Poster Sessions and ‘Hot Plot’ slots. More information will be given to authors before the conference but in brief:
- Oral Presentations will consist of 15 minutes presentation with 5 minutes for questions,
- Poster Sessions will begin with a minute introduction to each poster by the author
- Hot Plots will be a 3 minute presentation on a single slide to showcase a figure/result/new project or something that confuses you (!) to start a discussion.
We encourage submissions to all formats but reserve the right to switch between Oral and Poster depending on the schedule allowance.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
If you wish to submit an abstract for a poster, oral presentation or 'Hot Plot' in line with the themes and sub-themes listed above, please download and follow the instructions in the UKCRC Abstract Submission Template and email to UKCRC@plymouth.ac.uk
If you wish to submit an abstract for a poster, oral presentation or 'Hot Plot' in line with the themes and sub-themes listed above, please download and follow the instructions in the UKCRC Abstract Submission Template and email to UKCRC@plymouth.ac.uk
PROGRAMME
The three-day event on 4–6 July 2023 will be hosted at the University of Plymouth. The draft conference programme will include:
The three-day event on 4–6 July 2023 will be hosted at the University of Plymouth. The draft conference programme will include:
Tuesday 4 July
- Optional site visit: Start Bay day trip (£50)
- Optional training course: Introduction to XBeach Modelling (£150)
- Welcome drinks reception at the University of Plymouth
Wednesday 5 July
- Conference day 1 – keynote, oral and poster presentations
- Conference dinner at the National Marine Aquarium
Thursday 6 July
- Conference day 2 – keynote, oral and poster presentations
- Conference close
Target audience: academics, industry, coastal practitioners and local authorities.
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open. Please register via the above link.
Registration is now open. Please register via the above link.
- £250 – general registration
- £150 – student registration
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
- We invite all delegates to join us on Tuesday 4 July for welcome drinks following the site visit/short course.
- A conference dinner will be held on 5 July at the National Marine Aquarium and will include time to explore some of the tanks at this incredible venue.
ACCOMMODATION
Both Leonardo Hotels and the Copthorne, Plymouth, which are in close proximity to the conference venue, have kindly offered preferential rates for UKCRC2023 delegates. To access these rates, please email events@plymouth.ac.uk for a code to add during your accommodation booking. Please note accommodation is not included within the conference fee.
Both Leonardo Hotels and the Copthorne, Plymouth, which are in close proximity to the conference venue, have kindly offered preferential rates for UKCRC2023 delegates. To access these rates, please email events@plymouth.ac.uk for a code to add during your accommodation booking. Please note accommodation is not included within the conference fee.
More accommodation options including local B&Bs can be found on the Visit Plymouth website. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
CONTACT
For all conference enquiries, please email UKCRC@plymouth.ac.uk
For all conference enquiries, please email UKCRC@plymouth.ac.uk