Water Woman Award
By honouring the achievements of women whose work contributes to the scientific objectives of water@leeds the biennial Water Woman Award aims to highlight the efforts of women in an academic world in which the hurdles are still far greater for them.
A short film created at the Water Woman Award inspirational event in 2023, featuring interviews with winners and participants:
Water Woman Award Winners 2025
'... We are surrounded by inspirational colleagues who deserve to be recognised and celebrated as role models.' Co-chairs of Women at Leeds Network.
About the Water Woman Award
'The concept for the Award originated from a desire to ensure everyone at water@leeds feels empowered to apply for grants to fund their outstanding research ideas.' Prof Julia Martin-Ortega
Inspirational Programme of Events
'You have inspired me so much...'