13 to 14 April 2026
Faculty of Engineering, University Park, University of Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
Early bird registration (by 16 January 2026): £125
Regular registration (after 16 January 2026): £175
The Young Coastal Scientists and Engineers Conference (YCSEC) comes back to Nottingham, where it all began in 2005. YCSEC is for early career researchers and practitioners in the field of coastal sciences and engineering. It provides a supportive environment for MRes, MSc and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and recently qualified practitioners to present and discuss research, and to share good practice. It is a great opportunity to interact with your peers, allowing you to expand your knowledge and network.
The interdisciplinary audience promotes connections and integration between early career coastal scientists and engineers focusing on both the physical and biological processes within the coastal environment. In the past, a diverse selection of topics has been presented, such as, but not limited to:
Registration is now open until the 6th of March 2026. Please follow this link. The fee will cover entrance to all sessions, the conference proceeding (electronic format), coffee/refreshment breaks, lunch and attendance at the conference dinner.
Abstract submission is now open until the 7 January 2026. Please use this abstract template and submit your abstract in Word format via email to: ycsec2026@nottingham.ac.uk
Nottingham City Centre offers a range of accommodation to suit any budget, such as Travelodge, Mercure or Ibis. The city centre is connected via bus line 34C with the University Campus (conference venue). There is also The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant on campus, 20 min by foot from the conference venue.
The programme will be available in Spring 2026.
Contact: ycsec2026@nottingham.ac.uk
If you are interested in being a sponsor of YCSEC 2026, please get in touch:
ycsec2026@nottingham.ac.uk.
The University of NottinghamUniversity ParkNottinghamNG7 2RD
telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 5900 email: ycsec2026@nottingham.ac.uk