What we do

Flood risk and resilience

Addressing flood risk and resilience globally, nationally and regionally.

A floating village

Floods are the most common natural disaster.

The climate crisis is increasing the frequency and severity of flooding events in the UK and across the world. Our team work tirelessly on research into the causes, management and mitigation of flooding, and we’re training the next generation of professionals through our pioneering MSc in Flood Risk Management.

A flood in the countryside
Researcher in white lab coat sat at the computer
A car submerged in a flood

Related projects

Explore the innovative projects shaping our response to flooding – each contributing to smarter, more resilient communities in the face of a changing climate.

PFR lab

Our facilities

Our independent Property-level Flood Resilience Innovation and Testing Laboratory (PFRlab) supports industry to bring safe and effective flood protection measures to market.

Explore our web page, or get in touch to discuss your requirements, or arrange a tour.

Postgraduate opportunities

Join our work on the frontline of humanity's future

Looking for your next steps in flood resilience? Apply for our CIWEM-Accredited MSc in Flood Risk Management. Or explore the green-blue humanities through a PhD studentship with our Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Centre for Water Cultures.

Three students stand together at the tip of The Deep, above the River Humber

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