Event news

The NOC will be participating in a massive free public interactive science showcase in Edinburgh in November. UnEarthed, which is being organised by the Natural Environment Research Council, will give families and adults the opportunity to explore the tools used to make science happen, and see the extraordinary work of UK scientists.

Mozambique has significant coastal populations whose lives and economic security are vulnerable to the consequences of climate variability and change. The coast is highly exposed to storm surges, and coastal ecosystems are sensitive to climate change.

The 1st International Workshop on Waves, Storm Surges and Coastal Hazards hosted by the NOC and organised together with Environment Canada and the University of North Florida has been a highly successful event.

This week, NOC representatives will be attending Europe’s leading offshore exploration and production event, SPE Offshore Europe.

NOC will also be presenting at the following session:

Together with research institutes at home and abroad, the NOC is organising the 1st International Workshop on Waves, Storm Surges and Coastal Hazards.

An overview of the applications of AUVs by Kevin Forshaw of the National Oceanography Centre, UK

Wednesday 20 September 2017: 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
Nelson Mandela University Business School Auditorium,
Port Elizabeth,
Republic of South Africa.

Thursday 13 July  2017, 09:00 – 15:15

A team from the NOC Marine Geology department will be at the British Geological Survey Open Day this Saturday in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, which promises ‘something for rock lovers of all ages – from newbies to experienced earth scientists’.

Adam Schink, the NOC’s Marine Robotics Innovation Centre Manager, will present at Seawork International 2017, on Tuesday 13 June. The session will examine how businesses can engage with the NOC Innovation Centre, explore what funded support is available for collaborative R&D, and discuss how to access specialist expertise and testing facilities.