{"id":604,"date":"2026-07-13T13:22:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/?p=604"},"modified":"2026-07-14T12:48:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:48:31","slug":"edge-hill-university-showcases-research-collaboration-and-student-talent-at-flood-coast-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/2026\/07\/13\/edge-hill-university-showcases-research-collaboration-and-student-talent-at-flood-coast-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Edge Hill University showcases research, collaboration and student talent at Flood &amp; Coast 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In June, colleagues and students from across <a href=\"https:\/\/ehu.ac.uk\">Edge Hill University <\/a>attended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciwemevents.com\/event\/floodandcoast\/themes\">Flood &amp; Coast 2026<\/a>, the annual conference organised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciwem.org\/\">The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management<\/a> (CIWEM) which was held in Liverpool for the first time. Recognised as one of the UK\u2019s industry-leading events focused on flood risk management, climate resilience, coastal change and environmental innovation, the conference brought together academics, policymakers, industry professionals and emerging talent from across the sector to explore solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing communities today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leading the university\u2019s involvement was <a href=\"https:\/\/research.edgehill.ac.uk\/en\/persons\/janet-richardson\/\">Dr Janet Richardson<\/a>, who not only attended as an academic representative from Geography and Geology subject area, but also played a key role in supporting the event through her involvement on the Future of Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management steering group. The conference provided an important platform for staff and students alike to share knowledge, build professional networks and engage directly with organisations working at the forefront of environmental management and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/EHUStand_JanetJoannaEgan1-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/EHUStand_JanetJoannaEgan1-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/EHUStand_JanetJoannaEgan1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/EHUStand_JanetJoannaEgan1-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/EHUStand_JanetJoannaEgan1-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/EHUStand_JanetJoannaEgan1-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/EHUStand_JanetJoannaEgan1-scaled.jpg 1928w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Janet said of the conference: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis whole university experience bought together teams from Geography and Geology, Biology and Biosciences, Knowledge Exchange, Careers, and Research to have a joined-up approach in seeking opportunities with lasting impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opportunities like this really allow our university to be placed alongside nearby North-West universities showcasing the fantastic work we do to national and international audiences. A key area of interest was community resilience and flooding, including the protection of historic sites.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the event, staff and students from Geography and Geology contributed to discussions surrounding sustainability, water quality and environmental resilience, highlighting the university\u2019s commitment to research that addresses real-world environmental issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the major highlights of the conference was a presentation session delivered by Dr Janet Richardson and <a href=\"https:\/\/research.edgehill.ac.uk\/en\/persons\/anna-jones\/\">Dr Anna Jones<\/a>, which explored the role of sediment within river catchments and the impact it can have on environmental resilience, highlighting the importance of nature-based solutions for flood management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/IMG_1766-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/IMG_1766-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/IMG_1766-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/IMG_1766-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/IMG_1766-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/IMG_1766-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/IMG_1806-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/IMG_1806-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/IMG_1806-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/IMG_1806-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/IMG_1806-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/IMG_1806-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside academic research, student work also featured prominently throughout the conference programme. Melissa Haddad Brojerdi presented findings from her dissertation project investigating the differences between naturally occurring and managed leaky barriers within the River Ribble catchment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presenting at a national conference provided Melissa with the opportunity to share her work with academics, practitioners and environmental professionals from across the sector, while also demonstrating the strength and relevance of undergraduate research taking place within the department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/Melissa-CIWEM-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/Melissa-CIWEM-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/Melissa-CIWEM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/Melissa-CIWEM-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/Melissa-CIWEM-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/Melissa-CIWEM.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melissa said of the experience: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPresenting my dissertation research at Flood &amp; Coast 2026 was an incredibly valuable experience. It gave me the opportunity to share my work with academics, practitioners and industry professionals, while developing my confidence in communicating research beyond the university environment. Discussing my project with people working in the sector helped me better understand the real-world relevance of my research and how natural flood management approaches are being applied in practice.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student research was further showcased through a poster presentation by Emily Gaskell, whose work focused on microplastics within the Rivington Reservoirs. With environmental pollution and water quality continuing to be critical issues within the wider sustainability agenda, Emily\u2019s research highlighted the important contribution student-led projects can make to understanding and addressing contemporary environmental challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/Emily-CIWEM-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/Emily-CIWEM-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/Emily-CIWEM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/Emily-CIWEM-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/Emily-CIWEM-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/theknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/406\/2026\/07\/Emily-CIWEM.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When asked about her experience of the conference, Emily said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c'[It was] an invaluable experience which introduced me into the (not so scary) world of industry. To hear multitudes of experiences and advice from a room full of people, whilst proudly sharing my own from my dissertation project, has given me a huge boost in confidence and excitement to begin my career.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to those presenting, a number of students <a>attended<\/a>&nbsp;and supported the conference, made possible through free conference passes provided by CIWEM. The opportunity enabled students to engage directly with industry-informed learning, attend technical sessions, explore exhibitions and network with environmental organisations, giving them valuable insight into the breadth of careers and opportunities available across the sector while supporting the development of the next generation of environmental professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference has been a very rewarding event to attend to gain confidence speaking to like-minded professionals who represent various companies and different sectors. It feels great to represent Edge Hill and discuss your next steps with graduate positions and jobs. If you have any questions about transitioning from academia to industry it is very likely someone will have answers for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nicholas, Student<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attending the Flood and Coast conference helped me to collate ideas about research as well as allow me to network with prospective employers and individuals. I would say that it was a worthwhile experience and now I have experienced what going to a professional conference is like to add to my CV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Catherine, Student<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university also hosted a conference stand staffed by student interns, colleagues from the Knowledge Exchange Office and members of the Geography and Geology department, creating further opportunities to strengthen external relationships and develop partnerships across academia, industry and policy. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFlood &amp; Coast 2026 was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry partners, strengthen existing relationships and build new ones. There&#8217;s real value in meeting people face-to-face, sharing knowledge and discussing the challenges and opportunities shaping our sector. The event provided a great platform to grow our network, explore potential collaborations and gain valuable insights that will help us continue delivering the best outcomes for our clients and the wider industry.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Linda Olubajo, Senior Business Development Manager from the Knowledge Exchange <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As environmental pressures continue to evolve, collaboration between universities, industry and communities will remain increasingly important. Flood &amp; Coast 2026 not only showcased the strength of research and teaching taking place at Edge Hill University, but also reflected the university\u2019s wider commitment to supporting students, fostering collaboration and contributing to a more sustainable and resilient <a>future<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFlood &amp; Coast 2026 was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our water-related geosciences expertise, enabling students and academic staff to share new approaches, research and innovation with industry, government and community stakeholders. The connections made will support not only academic research and knowledge exchange but also student placements, projects and graduate recruitment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Professor Cherith Moses, Professor of Geomorphology and Head of Department of History, Geography &amp; Social Sciences (HiGSS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In June, colleagues and students from across Edge Hill University attended Flood &amp; Coast 2026, the annual conference organised by The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) which was held in Liverpool for the first time. 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