Coast-R Webinar co-organised with the LGA Coastal SIG

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2-3pm, 11 June 2025, online The second session in our new Coast-R Network Webinars Series is a collaboration with the Local Government Association’s Coastal Special Interest Group. We will present three speakers on diverse projects relating to sustainability of our coasts and ports. We look forward to welcoming: The webinar will be chaired by the … Read more

Join the Coast-R Network at Flood and Coast 2025

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The annual Flood and Coast event is a major date in the calendar for all those interested in working towards a sustainable future. It’s billed as a space to share, debate and celebrate innovative solutions aimed at helping the people and places most at risk from flooding and coastal erosion.  Members of the Coast-R Network … Read more

Key takeaways: National Flood Resilience in England inquiry

A winter beach scene in Cornall

A blog from Coast-R Network lead, Prof Briony McDonagh on her 10 key takeaways from the written evidence submitted to the UK Government’s recent Flood Resilience in England inquiry. Back in mid-January, Coast-R colleague Prof. Larissa Naylor (University of Glasgow) and I appeared before the Environmental Audit Committee to offer expert testimony on UK flood … Read more

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

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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

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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’

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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

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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