Conference: Society and the Sea

Conference Programme

Keynote Speakers

We are delighted to announce that the following keynote speakers are confirmed:

  • John Tuckett, Marine Management Organisation
  • Dr Emma McKinley, The Marine Social Sciences Network
  • Lasse Gustavsson, Oceana Europe
  • Paul Rose, National Geographic Pristine Seas Expedition
  • Tony Juniper, Campaigner, Writer, Sustainability Advisor and leading British Environmentalist

Draft Programme

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DAY ONE SCHEDULE - Thursday 6 September 2018

08:30

Registration

09:15

Welcome

Dr Tim Acott, Greenwich Maritime Centre, University of Greenwich

Professor Javier Bonet, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Greenwich

Peter Green, Chief Executive, National Maritime

Opening Keynote Address – John Tuckett, Marine Management Organisation

10:45

Morning Break

11:15

Parallel Session 1

 

1A – Investinblue - Investing in Globally Competitive Shipbuilding and Ship Repairers

1B – Scuppering Invisibility

1C – Maritime Infrastructure & Industry

1D – Small-Scale Fisheries

1E – Conservation & Engagement I

1F – Maritime History & Heritage

13:00

Lunch

 

13:20 – 13:50 Audio Visual Installation - Loud un-clear: marine acoustic pollution everyday listening (an audio visual installation using spatial audio and headphones)

Angela McArthur, Queen Mary University of London, UK

14:00

Parallel Session 2

 

2A – Investinblue – Value of Maritime Heritage in Blue Economy (Part One)

2B – Making Socio-Cultural Values Count (Part One)

2C – Maritime Governance

2D - Conservation & Engagement II

2E – Ocean Literacy

 

15:00

Short Break

15:15

Parallel Session 3

 

3A – Investinblue – Value of Maritime Heritage in Blue Economy (Part Two)

3B – Making Socio-Cultural Values Count (Part Two)

3C - Conservation & Engagement III

 

3D – Maritime History

3E - Marine Environment & Meanings

 

16:15

Afternoon Break

16:45

Keynote Addresses:

Dr Emma McKinley, The Marine Social Sciences Network

Lasse Gustavsson, Oceana Europe

18:00

End of Day One

19:00

Conference Dinner – Cutty Sark

Keynote Speaker: Paul Rose, National Geographic Pristine Seas Expedition