The committee of the UK and Ireland Regional Student Chapter (UKIRSC) of the Society for Marine Mammalogy are pleased to announce that the registration for our 15^th annual conference is now open. This year our meeting will be held online on the 23^rd–25^th June 2021. Abstract submission deadline is Monday 17th May 2021.

This is a free conference which aims to bring together postgraduate students from all across the United Kingdom and Ireland who are interested in and study marine mammals. Students are encouraged to present and discuss their work with colleagues in a friendly environment, and have the opportunity to attend workshops and talks given by experienced scientists and specialists.

More information on the invited speakers, workshops and how to apply on our website:

https://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/ukrsc/conference-2021/

For more information, please visit

our website: https://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/ukrsc/

or follow us in social media

https://www.facebook.com/UKIRSC/

https://twitter.com/UKIRSC_SMM

Any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. The 2021 committee can be contacted by emailing: ukrsc@st-andrews.ac.uk

Best wishes,

Laura, Izzy, Cynthia, Laura & James