Coast-R Webinars
The Coast-R Network hosts a series of informative monthly webinars exploring different aspects of coastal resilience. 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
Webinar 12: 28 May 2026
Online Training – Foundations of Policy Engagement in the UK
Guest speakers:
- Dr Sarah Weakley (College of Social Sciences Research Support Office and the Centre)
- Kimberley Somerside (College of Social Sciences Research Support Office and the Centre)
Webinar 11: 30 April 2026
Small Grants Project Round 2
Speakers:
- Dr Kate Smith (University of Hull)
- Emma Platt-Lowe (University of Hull)
Webinar 10: 29 April 2026
Coastal Solutions in Practice: Small Grants Project Round‑Up
Guest speakers:
- Dr. Louise Hunt (University of Plymouth)
- Dr. Matt Howell (Swansea University)
- Dr. Melanie Biausque (Geological Survey of Northern Ireland)
- Dr. Steven Forrest (University of Hull)
- Dr. Jajati Mandal (University of Salford)
- Dr. Malachy Buck (London South Bank University)
- Dr. Claire Harris (Museum of London Archaeology (MoLA))
- Dr. Rebecca Macklin (University of Aberdeen)
Webinar 9: 18 March 2026
HDRC North Yorkshire : Understanding & Addressing Health Inequalities in Coastal Communities & Health Outcomes for Young People in Coastal Areas
Guest speakers:
- Dr. Jane Deville (NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration North Yorkshire (HDRC))
- Rachel Maw (NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration North Yorkshire (HDRC))
- Dr. Emily Murray (University of Essex)
Webinar 8: 25 February 2026
Sharing and building on climate adaptation solutions using DAFNI
Guest speakers:
- Dr Tom Kirkham (STFC Scientific Computing)
- Dr Kyle Stevenson (STFC Scientific Computing)
Webinar 7: 29 January 2026
Extreme weather on the edge of the world and Risky Cities
Guest speakers:
- Professor Neil MacDonald (University of Liverpool; Coast-R Network)
- Professor Briony McDonagh (University of Hull; Coast-R Network lead)
Webinar 6: 30 October 2025
Navigating coastal, marine and environmental careers: explore and connect
Guest speakers:
- Doug Pender (JBA Consulting)
- Ece Ozdemiroglu (EFTEC)
- Lauren Burt (Coastal Partners)
- Rick Haynes (Perth & Kinross Council & CIWEM Scotland)
- Susan Veitch (The Highland Council)
Webinar 5: 7 October 2025
Coast-R Network Small Grants Fund Round 1
Speakers:
- Prof Briony McDonagh (University of Hull)
- Emma Platt-Lowe (University of Hull)
Webinar 4: 17 September 2025
Strategic Coastal Monitoring – a Resource for Resilience
Guest speakers:
- Dr Charlie Thompson (University of Southampton/Channel Coastal Observatory)
Webinar 3: 14 July 2025
Crafting the Shore and The Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources
Guest speakers:
- Dr Suzana Ilic (Lancaster University)
- Dr Serena Pollastri (Lancaster University)
- Prof David Paterson (University of St Andrews)
Webinar 2: 14 June 2025
Coast-R & LGA Coastal SIG Webinar
Guest speakers:
- Prof Robert Nicholls (University of Southampton)
- Dr Toby Roberts (University of Southampton)
- Dr Dawn-Marie Walker (University of Southampton)
Webinar 1: 14 May 2025
Co-benefit solutions for resilient coasts, and ocean literacy strategies for engaging communities
Guest speakers:
- Dr Elina Apine (University of St Andrews)
- Dr Emma McKinley (Cardiff University)
- Dr Marta Meschini (University of Liverpool)
