Challenger Society for Marine Science
The Challenger Society is the UK's premier professional society for marine scientists. Open to academics, professionals and students in all areas within marine science.
- New initiative! GO-Science works to foster two-way trusted connections between government and theresearch community, supporting the use of excellent science advice in policy and decision-making. See thread for examples of resources included.
- Photo competition open at the moment!! Open through 15 August.
- Are you a scientist with an interest in photography? We're delighted to announce that the Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition is now open for entries until 15 August 2025! 🎉 Find out more: royalsociety.org/journals/pub... #RSPphotocomp
- Travel Award Deadline today!! The next deadline for our Travel Award is today - 15 July! if you're heading to a conference or meeting or needing some extra funds for fieldwork, we can offer support of up to £500. full details on our website! www.challenger-society.org.uk/Applicant_Gu...
- Well done @sijing-ocean.bsky.social from @sosbangor.bsky.social for presenting at #EGU25! Thanks for sharing your experience - read about it on our blog! challengercaptainsblog.wordpress.com/2025/05/28/a...
- Great to support the work of @arianwenherbert.bsky.social on CarTRidge research cruise! Read about it on our blog: challengercaptainsblog.wordpress.com/2025/05/28/c...
- Next History SIG talk: 5pm UK time on Wednesday 21 May. It will be given by Jo Williams of the National Oceanography Centre and will be called "Using Citizen Science to Rescue Historical Tide Gauge Data".
- Council Position available! We are looking for a new Student Travel Awards & Stepping Stones Portfolio member to administer the travel & research grants available for Early Career Researchers. Main tasks are communicating with applicants & tracking completed reports. Deadline 16 May 2025.
- Workshop Announcement: Discussing the UK contribution to the Arctic Ocean science to the International Polar Year 32/33. At NOC Southampton on 11 & 12 June 2025 (with hybrid option). Registration deadline 16th May Register: noc-events.co.uk/workshop-con...
- Our next issue of the Challenger Wave is out today! check it out for latest news, events and opportunities! www.challenger-society.org.uk/Challenger_W...
- Next History SIG talk tonight at 5pm! 19 March 2025: John Gould, National Oceanography Centre: From Swallow Floats to Argo, 50 years of Technology Development. Please use this link to join: lnkd.in/eqAfXpQr
- Excellent job opportunity at University of East Anglia Hiring for a Lectureship in Marine Science based in the School of Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with CEFAS. Closing date: 2 May 2025 vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/11...
- Save the date! Townhall on the UK Arctic Ocean contribution to the International Polar Year 2032/2033 12:00 11th June – 16:00 12th June 2025 NOC Southampton More details: challenger-society.org.uk/Home International Polar Year details:
- Registration for Deep-Sea Ecosystems Special Interest Group meeting in Newcastle is now live (lnkd.in/e9KNwaMd). Closes on the 9th of May. Meeting will be 15-16 July 2025 in person (remote attendance TBC), hosted by Will Reid at Dove Marine Lab on the outskirts of Newcastle.
- Job opportunity 🙌 Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) is hiring a Offshore Industries Coordinator. This full-time, fully funded three-year role focuses on reducing the impact of offshore industries on whales and dolphins. Deadline: 12 March 2025 Details: uk.whales.org/about/job-va...
- Next online History SIG talk is today at 5pm! 19 February 2025: David Bowers, University of Bangor: The Loch Ness Monastery: a Tale of Edwardian Scientists and Monks. Zoom link to join ukri.zoom.us/j/9523329470... Full list of talks here: www.challenger-society.org.uk/News/httpsuk...
- Registration open for the 14th NOC Association AGM! This free event will be over Zoom on 15 & 16 May 2025 10-12:30. Proposed topics: national capability (science, ships & AUVs), community engagement, updates on AtlantiS & new marine science scoping group. Register: noc-events.co.uk/noc-associat...
- January issue of Challenger Wave is now out! Get it here: www.challenger-society.org.uk/files/pagefi...
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- First History SIG webinar this Wednesday 15 January at 5pm! Philip Pearson: Remembered Lives, The Remarkable Seamen of the Challenger Expedition. i0.wp.com/a-challenger... Joining Link available on our website. challenger-society.org.uk/News/httpsuk... i0.wp.com/a-challenger...
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- Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the year!
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- Reposted by Challenger Society for Marine ScienceDon't miss out! 📣 The 4th round of applications for the @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social Scholarships are open until 31 Jan 2025. 12 Scholarships are available in any research area where the University can supervise. Plus mentorship, placements, networking and much more! ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships...
