Projects (239)

TIMBER: Managing riverine flood risk & habitat diversity with in-stream wood Dec 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2022
As flood hazard, and the frequency of extreme floods in particular, is projected to increase in the future the risks associated with the impact of wood in rivers is also likely set to increase. Thus, in order effectively manage wood in river systems... Read More about TIMBER: Managing riverine flood risk & habitat diversity with in-stream wood.

HIKE: SuDS Monitoring for Blue-Green Infrastructure Jul 1, 2023 - Mar 26, 2025
Sustainable Drainage System Monitoring for Blue-Green infrstructure

ZSL River Severn Jun 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Assisting the ZSL in discovering if there are Sturgeon in the River Severn

North Newbald Hydro Data Capture Sep 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023

(Dr Na Zhu) A Novel Enivornment/Solar-Interactive and Building-integrate-able Power Generation System Enabling Harness of Solar and Environmental Energy Sep 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2025
The applicants propose the first-of-its-kind Environment/Solar-Interactive and Building-Integrate-able Power Generation (ESI-BIPG) unit which, by incorporating a unique season-dependent,
heat-flow-adjustable loop heat pipe and a unique shape-stabil... Read More about (Dr Na Zhu) A Novel Enivornment/Solar-Interactive and Building-integrate-able Power Generation System Enabling Harness of Solar and Environmental Energy.

A Pioneering, Near-Zero-Carbon and All-Climate-Adaptive Air Conditioning System Using Atmospheric Latent Heat and Natural Light Energy Sep 1, 2023 - Feb 28, 2027
The proposed research aims to establish a scientific foundation for a pioneering, near-zero-carbon and all-climate-adaptive air conditioning system (NZC-CA-AC). This unique system, by maximising the use of atmospheric latent heat and natural light en... Read More about A Pioneering, Near-Zero-Carbon and All-Climate-Adaptive Air Conditioning System Using Atmospheric Latent Heat and Natural Light Energy.

Protected Cultivation of Horticultural Crops: Setting a New Standard Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
Our project proposes the design of a novel greenhouse structure which maximises the incidence of natural light on the crop.

The climate within the structure is managed by HVAC principles to deliver a climate around the crop which is very close to... Read More about Protected Cultivation of Horticultural Crops: Setting a New Standard.

TRANSECTS: TRANSitions in Energy for Coastal communities over Time and Space Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2028
A bid to the Resilient UK Coastal Communities call (https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/resilient-uk-coastal-communities-and-seas-outline-stage/):

The transition to marine renewable energies, as major contributors to the UK energy mix, should also bo... Read More about TRANSECTS: TRANSitions in Energy for Coastal communities over Time and Space.

Recognising & supporting information mhealth in Africa through grassroots interventions Sep 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2026

Returning Lamprey To The River Trent Aug 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
The Humber estuary is one of the most significant estuarine systems in the United Kingdom, providing a vital habitat for a wide range of aquatic species. Designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the European Union's Habitats Directive... Read More about Returning Lamprey To The River Trent.

JUVENILE FISH SURVEYS ON THE RIVER THAMES AND IN YORKSHIRE Aug 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023
The objective of this study is to assess the juvenile fish populations at ten sites on the River Thames between Marlow and Desborough Island, and at 17 sites in Yorkshire. A total of 20 samples will be collected (two at each site) from the Thames bet... Read More about JUVENILE FISH SURVEYS ON THE RIVER THAMES AND IN YORKSHIRE.

EfW-UPCC: Techno-Economic Assessment of Ultra-high Post-Combustion Capture in Energy from Waste plants Oct 1, 2024 - Apr 30, 2025

Pepper soup for the soul Mar 1, 2022 - Nov 30, 2022
As part of the Ideas Fund this project is working with the community group Best Hope and Community Forward.
The primary aim of this project is to create a culturally acceptable safe space for young people to connect, safely discuss their concerns an... Read More about Pepper soup for the soul.

Risky Cities: Living with water in an uncertain future climate Aug 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2023
https://riskycities.hull.ac.uk/

Estuarine and coastal cities are acutely vulnerable in the face of climate uncertainty. 40% of the world's population lives within 100km of the sea and coastal populations are directly at risk from rising sea levels... Read More about Risky Cities: Living with water in an uncertain future climate.

Coastal Explorers: Engaging communities with the geomorphology of their coast Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Over 60% of the UK population live further than five kilometres from the coast, meaning that the coastline it is often inaccessible for many of the UK’s population. Access to blue-green spaces have been further restricted during Covid-19, yet the out... Read More about Coastal Explorers: Engaging communities with the geomorphology of their coast.

Efficient and cost-effective system to produce and utilise offshore green hydrogen Aug 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Migratory Fish Pathways & Barriers Literature Review Jul 31, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
A comprehensive literature review looking at the evidence showing the movement of diadromous fish that undertake long distance migrations within key rivers, estuaries and inshore waters within the species geographic range, with an emphasis where poss... Read More about Migratory Fish Pathways & Barriers Literature Review.

Coastal Connections: Youth for Climate Action May 21, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
This project aims to facilitate interactive climate-focussed workshops for youth, which builds upon previous research undertaken in the School of Education as part of an Erasmus+ project: Young Citizens for Change: Developing Environmental Activism i... Read More about Coastal Connections: Youth for Climate Action.

NERC Discipline Hopping - Bridging the gap from waste to novel materials Mar 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
Substantial stockpiles of historical wastes have been disposed of and remain within the environment, where enduring pollution occurs. There is commercial interest in accessing these wastes for resource recovery and for generation of value-added produ... Read More about NERC Discipline Hopping - Bridging the gap from waste to novel materials.

Extension of Decolonising UK Earth Science Pedagogy Mar 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026