Webinar series

The Coast-R Network hosts a series of informative monthly webinars exploring different aspects of coastal resilience

Explore our webinar archive

Each webinar consists of two or more speakers and aims to bring a range of perspectives and experiences to a wider audience on a monthly basis.
Browse our archive to access recordings of our previous webinars.

Co-benefit solutions for resilient coasts, and ocean literacy strategies for engaging communities

Webinar 1: 14 May 2025

Guest speakers:

Dr Elina Apine (University of St Andrews)
Dr Emma McKinley (Cardiff University)
Dr Marta Meschini (University of Liverpool)

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Co-organised with the Local Government Association’s Coastal Special Interest Group on coastal and ports sustainability

Webinar 2: 11 June 2025

Guest speakers:

Prof Robert Nicholls (University of Southampton/Tyndall Centre for Climate Change)
Dr Toby Roberts (University of Southampton)
Dr Dawn-Marie Walker (University of Southampton)

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Crafting the Shore and the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources Programme (SMMR) Programme

Webinar 3: 15 July 2025

Guest speakers:

Dr Suzana Ilic (Lancaster University)
Prof David Paterson (University of St Andrews)
Dr Serena Pollastri (Lancaster University)

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Strategic Coastal Monitoring – a Resource for Resilience

Webinar 4: 17 September 2025

Guest speakers:

Dr Charlie Thompson (University of Southampton/Channel Coastal Observatory)

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Extreme weather on the edge of the world and Risky Cities

Webinar 4: 29 January 2026

Guest speakers:

Professor Briony McDonagh (University of Hull)
Professor Neil MacDonald (University of Liverpool)

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Sharing and building on climate adaptation solutions using DAFNI

Webinar 5: 25 February 2026

Guest speakers:

Dr Tom Kirkham (Science Lead for Data & Analytics Facility for National Infrastructure)
Dr Kyle Stevenson (User Liason Lead for Data & Analytics Facility for National Infrastructure)

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HDRC North Yorkshire : Understanding & Addressing Health Inequalities in Coastal Communities & Health Outcomes for Young People in Coastal Areas

Webinar 6: 18 March 2026

Guest speakers:

Dr Jane Deville (HDRC North Yorkshire & University of Hull)
Rachel Maw (HDRC North Yorkshire & North Yorkshire Council)
Dr Emily Murray (Director of the Centre for Coastal Communities, University of Essex)

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