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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...
How we're working to protect our most precious resource
To mark World Water Week 2023, we are highlighting the work of water@leeds members across the faculties of the University. This article focuses on water research from the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. This year’s World Water Week (August 21-28) is focused on how innovation can overcome unprecedented challenges. The theme for 2023, “Seeds of...
Riverkin: remaking vital relations with rivers
To mark World Water Week 2023, we highlight a project developed within the Faculty of Social Sciences by members of water@leeds that explores our relationship with water. 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 can be disastrous...