The 20th Annual Conference – January 2026
13th – 16th January 2026, University of Plymouth
The UKIRSC conference is a free event that brings together students with an interest in marine mammal science from across the UK and Ireland, providing them with a friendly opportunity to present their work, hear from experienced researchers, and network with their peers.
Abstract submission and registration for conference attendance has now closed. We will be in touch soon with more information.
Stay tuned for more news about the 20th edition of the conference!
UKIRSC Committee 2025-2026
Our 20th Annual Conference is kindly supported by
With prize donations from
- PR Statistics
- Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust (HWDT)
- Marine Biological Association
- ReWild Swimwear
- British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR)
- Whales et al. ART
- infohackit



