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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌅 Final day begins @ #RCEM2025
We’re kicking it off with the keynote of Dr. Zheng 🎤 —bringing fresh perspectives on biomorphodynamics.

It’s being an incredible week of talks, posters & community—let’s make this last day just as inspiring! 💡🌊

#RCEM2025 #Keynote #CoastalScience

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌊 A wednesday full of science @ #RCEM2025
From fascinating talks on coasts, rivers & estuaries to the second poster session, has been packed with insights and exchange. 💡🖼️

👏 Thanks to all presenters for pushing the boundaries of our field—discussion & collaboration are thriving!

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Sep 4

On wednesday we enjoyed the 🎤 Second Keynote @ #RCEM2025
Excited to welcome Kristen Splinter (UNSW Sydney) to the stage! 🌊

Her work on shoreline dynamics, remote sensing & machine learning is reshaping how we understand and manage coasts under climate change.

Inspiring talk! 💡

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Sep 4

🖼️ Tuesday Poster session = community at its best.
Early-career + senior researchers sharing fresh results, sparking discussions, and building collaborations

RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Sep 2

🔑 First Keynote at #RCEM2025: Dr. Fernando Méndez, University of Cantabria, presents “Climate-Based Met-Ocean Emulators for Compound Coastal Flooding and Long-term Morphodynamics”. An insightful kickoff that blended climate modeling with morphodynamics to shine a light on future coastal resilience!

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Sep 1

🤝 The WICGE round-table at #RCEM2025 sparked a rich discussion on inclusion and gender equity in coastal & environmental sciences 🌊.

Later, we gathered for the Icebreaking event 🎉 — the perfect moment to connect!

A fantastic end to Day 1!
#RCEM2025 #Networking #WICGE

RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Sep 1

💻 Data science & climate for environmental engineers
Exploring how machine learning, big data & climate datasets enhance modeling and decision-making in morphodynamics.
#RCEM2025 #DataScience #Climate

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Sep 1

🚁 Bathymetry from drone videos
Learn how low-cost aerial surveys and video analysis can produce high-resolution bathymetric data—an innovative tool for river, coastal & estuarine studies.
#RCEM2025 #DroneScience #CoastalMapping

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌊 We’re kicking off with two exciting short courses at UPC–ETSEIB:

Bathymetry estimation from drone videos

Data science and climate for environmental engineers and scientists
#RCEM2025 #ShortCourses

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌊 The 14th RCEM Symposium (River, Coastal & Estuarine Morphodynamics) has officially started in Barcelona!
We’re kicking off with short courses, the WICGE Round table and a warm ice-breaking.
Stay tuned for highlights from sessions, networking, and the final field trips!
#RCEM2025 #Barcelona

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Mar 17

✨ Why participate?
🔹 Boost visibility among top researchers & industry leaders
🔹 Network & collaborate on cutting-edge innovations
🔹 Exhibit your solutions in coastal & river sciences

📅 Sponsorship & exhibitor deadline: June 30, 2025

Be part of the future of morphodynamics! 🌊🌍💡

RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Mar 17

🌊 #RCEM2025: Call for Sponsors & Exhibitors! 🌍📢
Join us in #Barcelona (Sept 1-5, 2025) for the 14th Symposium on River, Coastal & Estuarine Morphodynamics! Connect with global experts in engineering, ecology & more while showcasing your brand. #Sponsorship #Innovation
More at: shorturl.at/D8dnk

14th Symposium on River, Coastal and Estuarine Morphodynamics - RCEM2025

The 14th Symposium on River, Coastal, and Estuarine Morphodynamics, RCEM2025, will take place in Barcelona, Spain, in 1-5 September 2025. RCEM provides a biennial forum focused on the morphodynamics o...

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Feb 13

🚨 Only 2 days left to submit your abstract for #RCEM2025! 🚨
Don't miss the chance to share your research with the morphodynamics community. Submit now! 📩 ⏳
👉 esdeveniments.upc.edu/go/rcem2025
#Coastal #River #Estuarine #Morphodynamics #AbstractDeadline

14th Symposium on River, Coastal and Estuarine Morphodynamics - RCEM2025

The 14th Symposium on River, Coastal, and Estuarine Morphodynamics, RCEM2025, will take place in Barcelona, Spain, in 1-5 September 2025. RCEM provides a biennial forum focused on the morphodynamics o...

esdeveniments.upc.edu

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Feb 11

Representation matters. Let’s keep building a more inclusive and diverse scientific community! 🌍✨

#WomenInSTEM #Coastal #River #Estuarine #Science #RCEM2025

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Feb 11

Today, on #11F, we celebrate and recognize the contributions of women in science! 💙🌊
At RCEM2025, there will be a special session for #WICGE (Women in Coastal Geoscience & Engineering) - a space to highlight, support, and empower women in coastal research.

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Feb 10

Don’t miss this session! More on Dr. Splinter: www.unsw.edu.au/staff/kriste... #CoastalEngineering

Associate Professor Kristen Splinter

www.unsw.edu.au

RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Feb 10

🧪 Her work spans from storm to inter-annual shoreline change monitoring and modelling, coastal erosion, dune erosion, beach recovery,🌍 @KDSplinter is a key member of the committee of Women in Coastal Geosciences and Engineering #WICGE #WomenInSTEM

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Feb 10

🌊 We’re excited to welcome Dr. Kristen Splinter from the #WRLCoastal, Australia, as one of our keynote speakers. Her talk:
“Predicting Coastal Changes: The Role of Machine Learning in Morphodynamic Modeling.”🌍

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Feb 3

🚨 RCEM2025 Abstract Deadline Extended! 🚨
Great news for researchers in river, coastal, and estuarine morphodynamics! 🌊 The abstract submission deadline for #RCEM2025 has been extended to February 15, 2025.
Submit your abstract at: shorturl.at/xFzyi
#CoastalScience #RiverDynamics #Estuaries #RCEM2025

14th Symposium on River, Coastal and Estuarine Morphodynamics - RCEM2025

The 14th Symposium on River, Coastal, and Estuarine Morphodynamics, RCEM2025, will take place in Barcelona, Spain, in 1-5 September 2025. RCEM provides a biennial forum focused on the morphodynamics o...

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Jan 25

🚨 Abstract submission for #RCEM2025 closes on 📅
Jan 31, 2025!
🎯 Hurry up to share your research!
Submit your work and find all guidelines here:
👉 shorturl.at/xFzyi
🌍✨ #CallForAbstracts
Waiting for you to join us in #Barcelona 1-5 Sept. 2025!

14th Symposium on River, Coastal and Estuarine Morphodynamics - RCEM2025

The 14th Symposium on River, Coastal, and Estuarine Morphodynamics, RCEM2025, will take place in Barcelona, Spain, in 1-5 September 2025. RCEM provides a biennial forum focused on the morphodynamics o...

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Jan 21

Dr. Zeng Zhou, a professor at Hohai University, leads research on coastal (bio-)morphodynamics, focusing on biophysical interactions in coastal wetlands. He directs the Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Coastal Ocean Resources and Environmental Security.

RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Jan 21

We are excited to announce Dr. Zeng Zhou as a keynote speaker at #RCEM2025! His talk, Biomorphodynamics of Tidal Wetlands: Processes, Feedback, and Modelling, will explore how biology shapes tidal morphodynamics and how models describe these dynamic systems 🌱🌊

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Jan 7

Don’t miss this session! More on Prof. Méndez: geoocean.unican.es #CoastalEngineering #ClimateScience

GeoOcean

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Jan 7

🧪 Prof. Méndez leads the "Geomatics and Ocean Engineering" group and is a global expert in climate data science and coastal engineering. With collaborations across 🇺🇸 🇧🇷 🇳🇿 🇦🇺 🇪🇸, his work tackles today’s biggest coastal challenges.

GeoOcean

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RCEM2025 @rcem2025.bsky.social · Jan 7

🌊 Big news for #RCEM25! We’re excited to welcome Prof. Fernando Méndez (he/him) from the University of Cantabria, Spain, as one of our keynote speakers. His talk:

“Climate-based met-ocean emulators for compound coastal flooding and long-term morphodynamics.” 🌍

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