The team from the Transformative Research Actions for resilient Coastal Communities (TRACC) project met in Greenwich from 10-12 March for their second project retreat. The TRACC project will explore and implement new transformative place- and values-based ways of governing coastal resilience and sustainability across Mid-North Wales, the Firth of Clyde (Scotland), Lough Foyle (Ireland), and … Read more
On 5-7 of March, 20 researchers from across the UK gathered in Aberystwyth for an intensive training in dialogue and engagement. Hosted by the Aberystwyth University Dialogue Centre, their Principal Lead, Dr Jennifer Wolowic recounts how the workshop equipped participants with foundations for hosting meaningful conversations and running workshops as part of their work with … Read more
A January online workshop update from Dr Kate Smith of the University of Hull, with news of the new Coast-R Network webinar series. Following the success of our in-person Coast-R Network event in Hull in November we were keen to maintain the launch event’s energy and enthusiasm by starting to deliver our ongoing programme of … Read more
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
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
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