Spotlight on the RACC Project: Meet Rhys Jones

Soft earth showing evidence of landfill

Rhys Jones is a first year PhD researcher supporting the RACC project, one of the four projects funded by the ReCCS programme. He is based in the School of Geography at Queen Mary University of London. His supervisors are Andrew Russell and Patrick Diamond. RACC will assess the harm that this pollution will do to … Read more

Join the Coast-R Network at Flood and Coast 2025

Flood and Coast logo

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

ARISE project team invitation to New Coastal Resilience Community of Practice

Looking out to sea past a row of colourful beach huts

What if we could make connections to other committed people through a shared belief that coastal lives, coastal living and our coastal environment in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Kent  could be made more sustainable, resilient and prosperous? We will share knowledge, experience and wisdom to make that future possible for ourselves and others. Imagine being … 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

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

Coastal Communities HU4 Workshop

Image of the Hornsea Coast by Jonathan Thacker

11am – 2pm, 24 October 2024 HU4 Community Hub, 18 Sibelius Road, Hull HU4 7NH Do you live or work in Hull but have strong connections to the coast? Join our friendly interactive workshop to: Explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing the East Coast and feed into discussions on action for UK coastal resilience … Read more

Creative methods for Deep Mapping the Network

Multiple polaroid photos attached to a UK map

Delegates to the recent national launch of the Coast-R Network were invited to engage in some creative methods as part of the afternoon workshops. This blog, from workshop organisers Dr Sarah Gambell and Dr Kate Smith, shares some insights into what happened when delegates were invited to get their hands on paint, clay, glue and more. … Read more