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East Kent Conservation Research Symposium

An annual event for collaborative nature recovery

What is the East Kent Conservation Research Symposium (East Kent CoRS)?

Save the date for East Kent CoRS 2026: 3rd December, University of Kent

East Kent CoRS is an event organised by the E3 Sharing Space for Nature initiative, which is funded by Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England scheme and based at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE).

This event brings together delegates from across the university, local government, conservation NGOs, community groups, landowners, and schools, to create a community of practice, listen to experts, and discuss the future of conservation in Kent.

It is comprised of a series of talks, poster displays, networking opportunities and a public lecture in the evening and runs annually in December.

View a gallery of photos from the previous year’s event below.

If you would like to attend East Kent CoRS 2026, sign up to the DICE mailing list to be the first to know when tickets are released. Tickets will be released shortly, via Eventbrite.

2026 Agenda

To attend this year's symposium, please RSVP above.

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10:15-10:45 – Welcome and Registration

Tea and coffee will be provided.

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10:45-11:15 – Introductory Keynote

Presented by Professor Bob Smith

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11:15-12:20 – Session 1 - Terrestrial and Freshwater Conservation

Talk titles and speakers to be announced.

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12:20-1:25 – Lunch and Networking

Lunch will be provided. There will be an option to provide dietary requirements via the ticket booking system and we will do our best to cater for you.

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1:30-2:35 – Session 2: Marine Conservation

Talk titles and speakers to be announced.

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2:30-3:05 – Break

Tea and coffee will be provided.

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15:10-16:15 – Session 3: Ecological and Species Restoration

Talk titles and speakers to be announced.

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16:15-16:45 – Closing Remarks

Speaker to be announced.

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17:30 – Evening Talk

A public talk open to all. Speaker to be announced.