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Undertake transformational fundamental and applied research that enables us to be at the heart of the global water research and innovation community.
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Enhance and develop partnerships with global and local organisations to maximise the value of water research.
Impact
Generate research outcomes which have major positive impacts on society and the environment, reduce inequalities and shape a better future for humankind.
Next Generation
Train the next generation of water experts who will develop the knowledge, skills and interdisciplinary awareness to make a positive contribution to tackling water-related challenges.
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Professor Lee Brown joins water@leeds as Associate Director
We are delighted to announce that Professor Lee Brown is joining the water@leeds executive team as Associate Director to lead on the mission of Next Generation. Under Lee’s leadership we will deliver our commitment to train the next generation of water experts who will develop the knowledge, skills and interdisciplinary awareness to make a positive...
Nowcasting with Artificial Intelligence for African Rainfall: NAIAR
A group of Leeds researchers have won funding to create new methods to forecast tropical storms, using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Nowcasting with Artificial Intelligence for African Rainfall project (NAIAR) project aims to use new digital solutions to create 0 to 6 hour predictions – “nowcasting” – for tropical storms, using satellite data. The methods...
From running rivers to retreating glaciers
To mark World Water Week 2023, we are highlighting the work of water@leeds across the faculties of the University. This article focuses on water research from the Faculty of Environment. Water is the life source of our planet: our bodies, plants and oceans are made of it. Without it, or when it’s poorly managed, there...