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UK Freshwater Quality Programme News - Autumn 2026

Catch up on the latest news from the UK Freshwater Quality Programme in the Autumn 2026 newsletter. The newsletter is produced by the Champion team based in water@leeds. The newsletter provides updates from the Champion team and the six research projects within the programme, which each focus on different aspects of water quality. To find out more about the...

Leeds hosts international centre to tackle Europe’s water crisis

Representatives from the water, marine and maritime sectors from across the UK and Ireland are coming together for the first event of its kind in Leeds to tackle Europe’s most urgent water-related challenges. West Yorkshire’s Mayor Tracy Brabin will be welcoming delegates to the event - ‘Knowledge in Flow: Connecting Education, Knowledge and Talent to...

Confluence 2026

Join us at our annual Confluence on 24th November 2026, bringing together water researchers from across the University of Leeds. The event provides many opportunities to: Present your project ideas Ignite new interdisciplinary collaborations Network with water researchers from across the University's schools and faculties REGISTER HERE. Tentative Agenda- 9:45    Registration - Icebreaker 10:00    Welcome...

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