This year I attended the MBA 2017 PhD conference. I relished the opportunity go to the conference as it is a great opportunity to learn from fellow young scientist, listen to more seasoned professors and also to display my project in poster form.
From the first presentation, from Brendan Godley, I knew the conference would not disappoint and we were install for a host of interesting, informative and above all inspiring talks. Listening to how Brendan had advanced from a undergrad degree to masteres then a PhD before taking to world stage of turtle conservation really ensured me I was on the right track and with a lot of work I could have some success like Brendan.
Watching the PhD presentations I felt we were watching science first hand and with the delivery of a passionate student made it all the more interesting. One talk by Tim Gordon was especially interesting and entertaining. Using sound clips and videos he talk us through the working of coral reef acoustics and how the recent degradation was altering how fish hear the reef, fascinating stuff.
The poster session gave me a great chance to display my project and chat to peers and experts about what I had done so far and what I was hoping to achieve. I really enjoyed the opportunity to describe my project face to face and even enjoyed the questions and query's people had.
Finally, the meal provided a great moment to network and socialise. I made knew friends and saw old faces and feel that this event with benefit me far into the future.
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