More of us are vulnerable to the effects of flooding than ever before due to changes in climate, land use, infrastructure and population growth in recent decades. It is, therefore, crucial to accurately predict flood frequency and severity to reduce physical and economic losses.
This event delivers an immersive, multi-track agenda tackling the big issues around SDGs, with world leaders and influencers sharing their insights on the challenges faced in converting the goals into action and impact. It will feature the live reveal of the THE Impact Rankings 2024 accompanied by data masterclasses to discover ways to enhance your own sustainability initiatives.
Community commitment to sustainability underpins success
As revealed in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, York has demonstrated strong global standing in the following categories:
At the City University of Hong Kong’s Department of Chemistry, two researchers have received the Excellent Young Scientists Fund from the National Natural Science Foundation of China
The Hong Kong University Grants Committee’s Research Assessment Exercise 2020 proved the value of impact assessment and how it can build public trust in higher education, inform the funding process and change how excellence is defined
How can research help bring new products to market and create local jobs whilst meeting environmental standards?
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer composites (CFRP) are valuable engineering materials that offer greater strength, stiffness and energy absorption compared with steel equivalents.
New research in the field of critical medical humanities is helping us understand the experience of ageing and discover new ways of improving life in older age.
