Get ready to set sail into the spotlight! The ECR Committee is excited to invite you to present posters and graphical abstracts at our upcoming Research Showcase, celebrating and sharing the incredible work of the MARiS ECR community. All are welcome to present posters and graphical abstracts from recent conferences, other events or new posters to showcase your work. We will communicate the specifics of the dimensions of the posters and graphical abstracts closer to the time.

For this half day event we will have a couple guest speakers, a series of talks from senior MARiS students and a poster session. The Research Showcase is aimed to allow ECR’s to share their work across the different faculties, departments and research groups within MARiS with the aim to showcase the interdisciplinarity of the research being done within the MARiS space and possibly encourage potential collaboration amongst one another moving forward.

When: 4th December 2024 from 9am-1pm SAST

Where: New Engineering Building - Garnet Room (see directions here on Madiba Circle on UCT Upper Campus)

This is a fantastic opportunity to share some innovative and groundbreaking research, connect with fellow ECRs and contribute to the rich tapestry of knowledge in our fields. Whether you’re uncovering the mysteries of marine ecosystems, engaging with the coastal communities or studying the impacts of climate change on polar systems - we want to hear from you.

For those just looking to be inspired by others, you are welcome to come get a glimpse into the work at the event. All can sign up for the event by using this form by 20 November 2024. Please note that we have limited spaces for posters so if there are too many entries, we will select the first entries to ensure a diverse and engaging showcase. Don’t miss the opportunity to share your work!