11-12 September 2025
University of Glasgow
How can we work well together across interfaces to build more resilient coastal communities and seas?
*Interfaces refer to working with communities of people across the dynamic land-sea interface to co-create practices to help society shift to live more resiliently with our changing coastal seas.
Join us in Glasgow for the Coast-R Network Annual Forum 2025: Co-creating Resilient Coasts
Registrations are open for our two-day gathering, bringing together researchers, community partners, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how we can collaborate to co-create more resilient coastal futures.
We’ll focus on working at interfaces – the meeting points between land and sea, research and practice, science and lived experience – to share insights, deepen relationships, and develop strategies for change.
What to Expect
The Coast-R Annual Forum is an active, collaborative space to explore how we work across interfaces to build coastal resilience.
Over two days, you’ll engage in a mix of workshops, creative activities, and reflective discussions, drawing on diverse case studies and lived experiences from across the UK.
Day 1 features a keynote address and interactive workshops, including a pre-mortem exercise and a radical futures session led by Culture for Climate Scotland. The day ends with a relaxed networking reception.
Day 2 opens with short presentations from the Resilient Coastal Communities and Seas (RECCS) projects, followed by a roundtable on working across interfaces. You’ll then choose from hands-on sessions exploring creative, technical, and policy-focused approaches to resilience.
The event will take place at the Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, a flagship new space for working across disciplines, sectors, and boundaries to inspire, co-create, and develop strategies at the cutting edge of research, policy, and practice.
Contribute to a Growing Community of Practice
Throughout the event, we’ll explore lessons from working at environmental, academic, social, and policy interfaces, drawing on the experiences of practitioners, researchers, and communities.
By taking part, you’ll contribute to an evolving body of knowledge on co-creating coastal resilience. Together, we’ll surface practical insights and collaborative strategies that support more adaptive, inclusive, and transdisciplinary approaches to change.
Share Your Work
We want to spotlight the experience and insight you bring to the Coast-R network.
Are you involved in a project or collaboration that touches on coastal resilience, transdisciplinary working, or community engagement? We’d love to include your perspective.
Do you have a case study, success story, or current challenge that would enrich a workshop or dialogue? Let us know at coastaladaptation@glasgow.ac.uk, we’re especially keen to hear from those working across disciplinary or sectoral boundaries.
Join the Poster Session
We’re also hosting an informal poster session, open to researchers, practitioners, artists, and community partners. Posters will be on display throughout the event, with space for conversation and networking.
Fill in the form to apply. Spaces are limited, and we’ll prioritise contributions most relevant to the event themes.
Event Schedule & Practical Info
The Coast-R Annual Forum 2025 will take place at the Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow on 11–12 September 2025.
There is no cost to attend, and bursaries are available to support travel and participation for those who may need it. You can either fill in your travel bursary requirements on the registration form or get in touch with us at coastr@hull.ac.uk.
Draft Agenda
Day 1 – Thursday 11 September
• 12:00 – Registration & Lunch
• 12:45 – Welcome
• 13:00 – Keynote
• 13:30 – Workshop Intro
• 14:00 – Workshop 1: “Pre-Mortem”
• 15:30 – Break
• 16:00 – Workshop 2: “Imagining Radical Futures” (Culture for Climate Scotland)
• 17:15 – Networking Drinks & Poster Session
Day 2 – Friday 12 September
• 09:00 – RECCS Presentations
• 09:45 – Roundtable Discussion: Working Across Interfaces
• 10:30 – Break
• 11:00 – Thematic Sessions: Block 1 (choose one of four)
• 12:15 – Thematic Sessions: Block 2 (choose one of four)
• 13:15 – Closing Lunch & Informal Networking
Why Attend?
- Inclusive Dialogue: Engage in meaningful conversations with participants from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Networking Opportunities: Build stronger connections with peers and collaborators.
- Innovative Ideas: Gain fresh insights to enhance your research and projects.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the resilience of our coastal communities and seas. Mark your calendar and join us to co-create a hopeful, resilient future for coastal communities and seas.
Remember to register on our Eventbrite!
We look forward to welcoming you in Glasgow!
