Category: News

  • Do you have a story for the BBC?

    Have you or your team got a fascinating, groundbreaking, or shocking (etc) story coming up that you haven’t sent the press release out for yet / you haven’t told other press about yet? Something the UK and international public would be intrigued by? Would you be interested in pitching it to me? For BBC News…

  • Defra are really excited to announce that applications for the Defra R&D Fellowship Programme for 2027/28 are now open. Full details about the programme and how to apply can be found at: Defra – Fellowships | Civil Service Careers This is has been an incredibly successful programme for individuals who would like to experience working…

  • Society’s trustees report and annual accounts for 2025

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  • 2026 Challenger Society Conference Presidents’ Artistic Image Prize

    Challenger Society members are invited to submit all kinds of images (paintings, drawings, collages etc.) as well as photographs, for a competition to be judged at the Conference in September.We are looking for images relating to marine science or the ocean that are beautiful, impressive, evocative, amusing, quirky or entertaining. The winning image will earn…

  • United Kingdom SCOR committee – call for new members

    Overview The Scientific Committee on Ocean Research (SCOR) was founded in 1957 to address interdisciplinary questions related to the ocean, with more than 2,300 individuals involved in SCOR activities to date. SCOR has had a specific focus on supporting ‘working groups’ of international scientists that are established in response to proposals from the scientific community.…

  • CSMS Council Vacancies

    The CSMS Council have several vacancies to fill important portfolios within the Society. Please see our website here for further details: Challenger Society for Marine Science Vacancies

  • The Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) and OceanWise are delighted to invite you to attend our popular free online training workshop: ‘Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset’ delivered on OceanTeacher Global Academy. Three new dates for upcoming workshops have been set which are open for enrolment now: This training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental…

  • Royal Society Publishing is delighted to announce that the 2026 Competition is now open for entries until 14 August for a chance to win £1000! The competition celebrates the power of photography in conveying the wonder of science happening all around us and photographs can be submitted in the categories of:  Earth Science and Climatology, Astronomy, Behaviour,  Ecology and…

  • The UK Hydrographic Office is looking for an ocean environment scientist with experience in marine biology. Further details can be found at the link below. Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 25th June 2026. Ocean Environment Scientist – Marine Biology – Civil Service Jobs – GOV.UK

  • Scottish Association for Marine Science – Science Trustees We are seeking new Science focused Trustees to join the SAMS Board to strengthen its scientific complement commencing in Summer 2026. We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate the following:      – Background in marine / environmental science research and / or education.      –…