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- UKRI Digital Research Skills Catalyst
- On demand courses.
- Accelerate your research with digital skills – discover 50+ learning resources, events, and training. Led by experienced instructors, these sessions are often offered at a reduced rate or completely free of charge.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Science Webinar Series
- Often daily, various times.
- NOAA host hundreds of webinars throughout the year on topics such as climate and the marine environment.
- Leadership for Conservation in Africa Webinars
- Every Thursday, 5.00 pm UTC.
- Weekly live talks presented by conservationists, researchers, and environmental heroes from across Africa.
- Ecological Forecasting Initiative Statistical Methods Webinar Series
- Every first Monday of the month, 4.00 pm UTC, from November to May.
- A virtual seminar series that demonstrates a variety of quantitative methods applied within Ecology and Environmental Science in the R programming language.
- Crustal Ocean Biosphere Research Accelerator (COBRA) Webinar Series
- Every first Tuesday of the month, 7.00 pm UTC.
- A regular rotation of science and professional development topics.
- European Marine Board Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Wednesdays
- Every first Wednesday of the month, 10.00 am UTC.
- These events present a chance to learn more about the European and international marine science policy landscape and interact with research and policy professionals and other stakeholders working within it.
- European Marine Board (EMB) Science Webinar Series
- Every third Thursday of the month, 10.00 am UTC.
- These webinars showcase the research from EMB member institutes and by the authors of EMB publications.
- PR Stats Online Training Courses
- Various dates and times.
- Online courses in applied statistics, genomics, bioinformatics, ecology and social sciences.
- Transmitting Science Online Training Courses
- Various dates and times.
- Specialised courses to develop your research skills, improve the quality of your publications, and connect with a global network of scientists committed to lifelong learning.
- Physalia Online Training Courses
- Various dates and times.
- Their programs cover bioinformatics, genomics, statistics, and data science, attracting a diverse community of scientists.
- Open Communications for the Ocean (OCTO) Webinar Series
- Various dates and times.
- OCTO webinars aim to help ocean professionals stay current on research and tools in the sector.
- Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland (MASTS) Webinar Series
- Various dates and times.
- With themes spanning Environmental Impact, Resource Exploration, Technological Advancements, and Coastal Sustainability, each episode promises an exciting dive into the ever-evolving world of marine science.
- NERC Environmental Omics Facility (NEOF) Bioinformatics Training
- Various dates and times.
- NEOF provide training courses to support a range of capabilities including, for example, genome assembly, metabarcoding, population genomics and RNA sequencing.
- The Biological Recording Company Webinars
- Various dates and times.
- With topics ranging from species ID to data skills, there’s something for beginners, enthusiasts and professionals alike. Led by specialist tutors, these sessions are designed to build your skills, confidence and enjoyment of natural history.
- Field Studies Council Natural History Courses
- Various dates and times.
- These courses cover all aspects of the natural world for beginners, enthusiasts, volunteer recorders and professionals, including animals, plants, habitats and conservation.
- HWDT Winter Webinars by Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust
- Various dates and times in Winter.
- The HWDT are a marine conservation charity based on the Isle of Mull. They present a series of friendly and informative talks on marine species, research and conservation topics.
- Discovery of Sound in the Sea Underwater Acoustics Webinar Series
- Annually April to November, certain Wednesdays, various times.
- Topics on underwater sound and it’s impact and mitigation. Professional development certificates are available to those who attend or watch the archived video of all webinars in a calendar year.
- Saving Species Conference
- Monday 19 to Tuesday 20 October.
- Brixham.
- From £18.
- A relaxed, community-focused event where anyone passionate about wildlife and the environment can learn, share, and connect.
- Managing Marine Data, a MEDIN Online Training Course
- Monday 19 to Friday 23 October (repeated in February).
- Free!
- This training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry or for education or research. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential.
- Navigating the Wriggly Garden Path, an Equate Webinar
- Wednesday 21 October, 12.30 pm-1.30 pm.
- Free!
- Join Friends of Equate who will explore career breaks, pivots, and the reality that careers are rarely a straight line. Together, we’ll discuss how to navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and build a career that reflects who we are and what we want at different stages of life.
- Nature Restoration Academy – Marine and Freshwater Restoration Training
- Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October.
- Berlin.
- Free!
- The Academy is a new training opportunity designed to build practical, hands-on skills in marine and freshwater restoration for the next generation of professionals and practitioners.
- Apply by Tuesday 15 September.
- The 8th International Marine Conservation Congress
- Friday 13 to Tuesday 17 November.
- Edinburgh.
- Early bird pricing from £285 until Friday 26 June, additional 15% thereafter.
- With over 800 delegates, IMCC is the world’s largest gathering dedicated to ocean conservation, bringing together scientists and practitioners, including regulators, fishers, educators, artists, students, journalists, and more.
- Abstract deadline is Friday 6 March.
- Early Career Perspectives on Freshwater Ecosystems Online Conference
- Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 November.
- Online.
- Free!
- Topic of this year’s meeting will be: Nature Restoration Law, which serves as the overarching theme. However, presentations on topics beyond restoration are also very welcome.
- Registration and abstract deadline is Wednesday 16 September.
