Flood risk and resilience
Addressing flood risk and resilience globally, nationally and regionally.
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.
Building flood resilience
Our flooding experts are driving the national and international flood resilience agenda. Our research has guided £5.2bn flood resilience funding, protecting 300,000+ homes.
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.
Environmental modelling with our Total Environment Simulator
Our experimental facility, based at The Deep, is designed for modelling the movement of water and sediment under a wide range of environmental conditions.
We welcome guest researchers to use our facilities and will shortly introduce Property Flood Resilience (PFR) testing.
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.
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