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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. A gallery of presenters and participants at Confluence...

Research Student Spotlight October 2026: Lauren Geiser

Welcome to our monthly spotlight on the work and lives of the next generation of water@leeds researchers. October's spotlight is: Lauren Geiser PhD title: Exploring the shell microstructure, growth, and phylogeny of deep-sea bivalves from the abyssal Clarion-Clipperton Zone (equatorial Eastern Pacific) School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability Supervisors: Crispin Little (SEES), Adrian Glover (NHM...

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