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 -Â 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