Since the UK was first hit by storms late last year, flooding has barely been out of the media.
Academics from the University have given expert comment on issues surrounding the floods to major national and international media:
- , Professor of Coastal Engineering, spoke to听Sky News听about coastal flood defences in response to the storms and flooding experienced across the UK. His comments were also reported on local commercial radio stations across the country including听Wave 105,听City Talk FM Liverpool,听Key 103FM Manchester听补苍诲听CFM Radio Carlisle.
- There was further worldwide coverage for a new study by Professor Nicholls that predicts that climate change threatens to cause trillions in damage to world鈥檚 coastal regions if they do not adapt to sea-level rise. Coverage included听The Australian,听,听,听听(India),听听(USA),听听and many more.
- Professor of Physical Geography,听David Sear听was interviewed by听LBC Radio听about river dredging and what can be done to help minimise the swelling of rivers. He鈥檚 also commented on the same issue on via the听BBC News Channel听(focusing on the Somerset Levels),听ITV Meridian,听BBC South,听Sky News听(online), and the听Voice of Russia (which is broadcast globally).
- Oceanographer gave an assessment of the flooding in Charminster, Dorset to Sky News.
- , Professor of Geotechnical Engineering and Dean of Engineering and the Environment, spoke to听 and BBC TV South Today听about his research into the impact of climate change on railway infrastructure. The interview was also featured on the website.听
- Watch a YouTube video about the University鈥檚 work to improve railway design .