Next Generation
water@leeds' Mission 4 is to 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. Read more about how we do that:
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Next Generation News
Research Student Spotlight July 2026: Guoyu Cheng
Welcome to our monthly spotlight on the work and lives of the next generation of water@leeds researchers. This month's spotlight is: Guoyu Cheng PhD title: From Nature to Resource: Glocal Cultural-motivated Consumption of Red Coral in the Chinese Market Based in School of Geography, Faculty of Earth, Environment and Sustainability with supervisors: Dr Radhika Borde,...
Research Student Spotlight May 2026: James Hodson
Our monthly spotlight on the work and lives of the next generation of water@leeds researchers. Name: James Hodson PhD title: Upscaling freshwater invasive species impact prediction School of Biology Supervisors: Dr Josie South and Dr Elizabeth Duncan Tell us a bit about yourself I grew up in Ilkley (mostly), near Leeds, and spent my time either...
Research Student Spotlight April 2026: Janae Steadman
Our monthly spotlight on the work and lives of the next generation of water@leeds researchers. Name: Janae Steadman PhD title: Investigating the co-evolution of the Congo River channels and peatlands. School of Civil Engineering Supervisors: Prof. Mark Trigg, Prof. Mark Smith, Dr. Greta Dargie, Prof. Raphael Tshimanga Tell us a bit about yourself: I grew...