water@leeds is now in its 15th year. Since its formation, it has been clear that challenge-led problems associated with water not only require coordinated approaches to deliver effective solutions but, by necessity, they require truly interdisciplinary ways of working. In that spirit, we invite you to join us at our annual event water@leeds Confluence, 21...
Our monthly spotlight on the work and lives of the next generation of water@leeds researchers. September 2024: Luis Fernando Amador Castro PhD title: Enhancing water quality management in the Santiago River Basin via alternative monitoring approaches and effective communication School/ Faculty: School of Geography Supervisors: Prof. Misael Gradilla Hernandez (Tec de Monterrey), Dr. Gabriela Lopez...
We are thrilled to announce that Dr Deva Vadibeler has been shortlisted for the Future Leader Award at the upcoming National KTP Awards. This recognition highlights her exceptional contributions and dedication to the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between water@leeds and Andel Ltd, based in Nexus, supported by Innovate UK. Andel Ltd is an innovative environmental...
Dr C Scott Watson is amongst the University's most promising research leaders to have earned national fellowships to advance work aimed at tackling global challenges. Scott has received a Future Leaders Fellowship, funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The fellowships enable universities and businesses to develop the next generation of world-class researchers and innovators. ...
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 17th SPRING competition. The SPRING award provides additional funds to research postgraduates to extend the scale and scope of their projects. Up to £500 is awarded and winners also receive an invitation to present at water@leeds annual Confluence. The competition is open to PGRs working on...
The partnership between water@leeds and Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico is expanding, with a focus on knowledge exchange and opportunities for early career researchers. In February this year, University of Leeds researchers visited Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec) in Mexico for an interdisciplinary water collaborative event. It followed a successful visit by Tec delegates to the University...
One-day Knowledge Exchange Symposium hosted by water@leeds and Nexus (University of Leeds). Designed to help address real-world water challenges faced by industry, the public and third sectors. We invite postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and Early Career Researchers (ECRs) with an interest in water research to attend this and share their expertise. There is a vital need...
We are relaunching the water@leeds Early Career Network. If you are a research student or postdoc working on a water related project join us on June 13th at 12.00, for the relaunch of the water@leeds early career researcher network to meet other researchers from across campus, input your ideas for future ECR events, and learn...
Our very popular 'water and AI initiative' continues with two more events: Ethics and AI Date: Monday, 17 June 2024 Time: 12:00-15:00 (includes lunch) Venue: Garstang 8.11, School of Geography 30 places available Please register your place This is the third workshop in our popular Water & AI series. We will explore some of the ethical issues...
The water@leeds Report 2023 is now live and available to read here. We hope our report indicates some of the great work, vibrancy and diversity water@leeds brings. Established in 2009, water@leeds draws together over 500 academics and postgraduates from across the University of Leeds to deliver excellent, internationally leading water science, technology and policy research....