Coast-R Webinar: Co-benefit solutions for resilient coasts, and ocean literacy strategies for engaging communities

Graphic with Coast-R and EEI logos

2-3pm, 14 May 2025, online In the first session in our new Coast-R Network Webinars Series, Dr Marta Meschini (Post-Doctoral Research Associate, University of Liverpool) and Dr Elina Apine (Post-Doctoral Research Associate, University of St Andrews) talked about their work on the NERC/SMMR funded project ‘Co-Benefit Solutions for Resilient Coasts’.  Also joining us was Dr … Read more

Artist Solmaz Farhang chosen for Climate Public Response project

Two people walk along a narrow rocky spit of coast with sea either side

The University of Hull’s Energy and Environment Institute and the Humber Street Gallery have announced that Solmaz Farhang has been chosen as the successful artist in their Climate Public Response 2024/25 open call. The open call sought bold, visionary proposals for a new commission of visual art that delves into the challenges of living and … Read more

Subtle and Simple Surprises: reflections on co-creating a ‘Living Glossary’

Workshop participants writing on flipchart paper

At the Coast-R Network Launch Event, delegates were invited to participate in a ‘Living Glossary’ Workshop. In this blog from, Prof Stephanie Jones and her workshop co-hosts, she discusses the process that led to some surprising outcomes. The fluidity of words can be surprising. As a participant in the Coast-R Living Glossary workshop commented, “ocean … Read more

Coastal Communities Hornsea Workshop

People walking along Marine Drive in Hornsea

10.30am – 12.30pm, 15 October 2024 Hornsea Museum, East Yorkshire Explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing our coastal communities and feed into discussions on action for UK coastal resilience. Join staff from the University of Hull in this workshop to creatively explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing our coastal communities. Through the session, … Read more