1:30-3pm, Weds 29 April 2026, online
Join us for the next Coast-R Network webinar, where we will be showcasing eight newly funded Small Grants projects.
Researchers and practitioners from each project will provide an overview of their work and share how their research will contribute to our collective understanding of coastal change and community resilience across the UK.
This is a great opportunity to hear about the breadth of innovative work being supported through the Coast-R Small Grants Fund and to connect with others working at the forefront of coastal adaptation.
The webinar will be chaired by the Coast-R Network’s Prof Stuart McLelland. Stuart is Deputy Director of the Energy and Environment Institute at the University of Hull and Professor of Water Science, conducting research focused on the experimental modelling of rivers and coasts, and particularly understanding how climate change impacts on these environments.
The webinar will take place via teams. To book your place please click the link below:
Meet the Projects
Fishfingers and Fresh Ideas – University of Plymouth, Project Lead Dr. Louise Hunt: Co-creating a visual ‘good practice blueprint’ to share learning from The Plymouth Fish Finger, enabling other coastal communities to replicate successful social innovation.
Engaging with the Coast – Swansea University, Project Lead Dr. Matt Howell: Investigating how increased use of coastal outdoor spaces in Wales may create barriers for some groups, and facilitating community dialogue to support more inclusive access.
Co-creating Coastal Resilience – Geological Survey of Northern Ireland, Project Lead Dr. Melanie Biausque: Engaging citizens in monitoring coastal change at Tyrella and Minerstown ASSI, combining community science, education, and outreach.
Shifting Shores – University of Hull, Project Lead Dr. Steven Forrest : Developing a serious gaming toolkit to support dialogue between communities and authorities at Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby, helping translate local experiences into policy relevant insights.
SEAS: Shrimp Environment Assessment Study – University of Salford, Project Lead Dr. Jajati Mandal: Addressing the crisis in shrimp stock health in Morecambe Bay by combining ecological monitoring, contaminant analysis, and local knowledge to co-develop sustainable fisheries strategies.
Planning for Uncertainty – London South Bank University, Project Lead Dr. Malachy Buck: Exploring how planners in England and Northern Ireland interpret and manage uncertainty in coastal change and flooding policy, generating shared learning for adaptive planning.
Archive to Action – Museum of London Archaeology (MoLA), Project Lead Dr. Claire Harris: Evaluating how effectively the new Coasts in Mind Community Archive supports knowledge exchange between coastal communities and policymakers.
Listening to North Sea Coastal Communities in Transition – University of Aberdeen, Project Lead Dr. Rebecca Macklin: Examining how environmental and energy transitions are reshaping ecocultural heritage in Yell (Shetland) and Torry (Aberdeen), and how communities can navigate the arising opportunities and pressures.
