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Programme outline
Day 1

We are currently confirming the new schedule for the virtual MBA conference. We will aim to keep the below schedule where possible and anticipate the same order of session themes. The finalised schedule and timings will be sent to delegates prior to the event.

Registration

Introduction to the conference and the MBA by Professor Willie Wilson, the MBA Director

08:45 - 09:15

Keynote Speaker

Dr Michael Cunliffe, Associate Professor at the University of Plymouth and MBA Senior Research Fellow, introduces his work 

9:15 - 10:15

Session 1

Molecular Ecology and Microbiology

10:30 - 12:05

Lunch

Time to refuel and reflect on the first morning, visit the sponsor pages or perhaps go for a walk! 

12:05 - 12:45

Exeter academics' speed talks

Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Biosciences, Jamie Stevens will outline the work of the Molecular Ecology and Evolution Group (MEEG) at the university

12:45 - 13:00

Session 2

Global Change

13:00- 14:50

Coffee break

A chance to top up the caffeine and visit the virtual sponsors

14:50 - 15:00

Workshop 1

15:00 - 16:30

Dr Lucy Hawkes and resident National Geographic Explorer takes us through science communication in the workshop titled, 'Science isn't finished until it's communicated'.

Poster session 1

The first chance to visit and discuss delegates' poster presentations

16:30 - 18:00

Icebreaker social

Join us for a virtual social with the chance to win a conference T-shirt!

18:30 - onwards

Day 2

Plan Your Day

To learn more about what to expect at Marine Biological Association 17th Postgraduate Conference 2020/21 - Exeter, take a look below at the full schedule. We’re happy to answer any questions you have regarding specific activities, event timing or any other inquiries.

Keynote Speaker

Professor Christine Maggs introduces her work and career at JNCC

8:45 - 09:45

Coffee break

A chance to submit a question for our 'Careers outside of academia' Q&A panel

09:45 - 10:00

Session 3A

Conservation and Ecology: Conservation and Policy

10:00 - 11:20

Coffee break

Time to refuel, perhaps have a brownie!

11:20 - 11:30

Session 3B

Conservation and Ecology: Behavioural Ecology

11:30 - 12:45

Lunch

Time for a lunch break, perhaps think of your question for the career panel! 

12:45 - 13:15

Workshop 2

Scribing workshop with Eleanor Beer

13:15 - 14:45

Coffee

Reflect on the conference so far with a cup of caffeine

14:45 - 15:00

Session 4

Invasive Species and Community Change

15:00 - 16:30

Poster session 2

Visit our student posters and look out for novel posters aimed at explaining research to the wider public

16:30 - 17:30

Virtual social event

An optional virtual event - keep your eyes peeled

19:00 - onwards

Day 3

Keynote Speaker

08:45 - 09:45

Professor Grant Stentiford, Director of Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture Futures (Cefas) at the University of Exeter presents 'One Health Aquaculture'

Coffee

09:45 - 10:00

A chance to visit the sponsors virtually and a final chance to submit a question for our 'Careers outside of academia' Q&A panel

Session 5A

Fisheries and Sustainable Aquaculture: Management and Fisheries 

10.00-11.20

Coffee

11:20 - 11:30

A chance to visit the exhibitor stands and a final chance to submit a question for our 'Careers outside of academia' Q&A panel

Workshop 3

11:30 -13.00

Science into Policy - disseminating the gap between research and policy with training on behalf of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). Plus, PhD researchers share their experiences of policy internships. 

Lunch

13:00 - 13:45

Last chance to visit the sponsors, submit a question for the career panel and vote for 'best talk' and 'best poster' 

Exeter Academics' speed talks

Dr Richard Sherley, Pew marine fellow, will introduce his work based at Exeter's Penryn campus

13:45 - 14:00

Session 5B

Fisheries and sustainable aquaculture: Aquaculture 

14:00 - 14:50

Session 6

Anthropogenic Pollution 

15:00 - 15:45

Coffee break

Last break of the conference (anyone have a brownie left?!)

15:45 - 16:00

Q&A panel

16:00 - 17:00

Your chance to ask our panel about their career's outside of academia. We will have representatives from Natural England, JNCC, Marine Conservation Society, Devon and Severn IFCA, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and more.

Presentation of delegate prizes

Presentation of prizes to delegates for best oral, classic and novel poster presentation and more.

17:00 - 17:30

Conference close

Closing remarks and reflection on the MBA 2020/21 at Exeter and the first-ever virtual MBA conference!

17:30 - 17:45

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