Predicting the unpredictable Dr Ross Towe, KTP Research Associate Over the last year, I have been working with the JBA Trust and Lancaster University as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate on a research project that aims to improve statistical models used for flood risk assessment. The KTP Associate role has given me a great insight into how the development […]
Masters student Duncan Nicholls spent a three month internship researching and mapping schemes which use natural processes to reduce flood risk across Great Britain.
JBA Trust supports contributions to three papers published in the proceedings of the FLOODrisk2016 international conference, held in Lyon, France.
Visitors enjoyed the sunshine and river activities at the official launch of the Bradford Beck Trail to celebrate World Rivers Day City Park, Bradford. Our mini-flume was a popular attraction!
The Government’s National Flood Resilience Review was published on 8 September 2016. One of the Review’s critical tasks was to improve the national understanding of flood risk in England. The Review says that experience from recent events has “made it clear that describing flood risk in traditional terms such as a ‘1% chance of flooding’ […]
Severe flooding in December 2015 and early 2016 caused significant damage and disruption in the north of England and parts of Scotland. This report details first hand experiences of the flooding in Cumbria, and makes recommendations for building greater flood resilience.
JBA Trust is fully funding tuition fees for Lancaster University’s postgraduate courses in Flood and Coastal Risk Management. Closing date for applications 19 September 2016.
The British Hydrological Society and JBA Trust Studentship Award is now open for applications.
Water engineering workshop helps students learn how to manage floods, control the power of waves and forecast weather and sea conditions as part of National Women in Engineering Day
It’s not too late to prepare for floods
As we approach the anniversary of Storms Desmond and Eva that caused so much damage and distress last winter, it’s a good time to reflect on opportunities to strengthen resilience against flooding, with further storms and floods always a possibility as winter approaches.
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