With over 18 years of field-defining research, the IHRR has an established history across a range of projects.
Below are some examples of completed projects we have been involved with.
January 2016 to January 2019
Earthquakes are a major threat to lives, livelihoods, and economic development in China. Of the 2-2.5 million deaths in earthquakes worldwide since 1900, at least 650,000 have occurred in China
Rainfall generated flooding is a significant annual problem in the Himalaya, especially in the latter stages of monsoon season. To reduce the impacts on communities we normally apply hydrological and hydraulic simulation models and analysis to test a range of mitigation scenarios. For these tools to work, we need detailed datasets on the flood flows, floodplain topography and the inundated extent within the floodplain areas.
HIVE is a research consortium that compiled an evidence base on the effectiveness and suitability of different forms of respiratory protection for general population use during volcanic crises. Results of the laboratory work have been used by NGOs and communities in Indonesia in decision making on mask procurement during the eruption of Agung volcano.
Project Lead: Claire Horwell, IHRR and Earth Sciences (2015 to 2019)
Exploring the relationship between cliff rock falls and their association with marine and weather conditions using advanced monitoring and modelling techniques.
Project Lead: Nick Rosser, IHRR and Geography (2002 to 2019)
A national demonstration test catchment for monitoring the River Eden to reduce risks of diffuse pollution from agriculture.
Project Lead: Sim Reaney, IHRR and Geography (2009 to 2018)
A multidisciplinary project studying the physical environment of the continental interiors and vulnerabilities of communities who live in these areas.
Project Lead: Alex Densmore, Geography (2012 to 2018)
A multi-disciplinary project using a novel participatory framework to work with people at risk from flooding in re-imagining flood risk communications to help build preparedness and resilience.
October 2014 to April 2018
Climate Change and Migration: knowledge, law and policy and theory.
Project Lead: Andrew Baldwin, Geography (2013 to 2016)
GMFuturos is a cross-cultural comparative study on the debates, perceptions and practices surrounding GM technologies in Mexico, Brazil and India.
Project Lead: Susana Carro-Ripalda, Anthropology
ROBUST investigates the role of sustainable technologies for recovering brownfield land and is searching for ways to transform land formerly used by industry into a valuable resource.
Karen Johnson, Engineering (2012 to 2015)
The SESAME project aims to understand and model the effects of flooding on the UK’s small / medium businesses and the wider economy, along with helping businesses to be better prepared for flooding in the future.
Use of the tipping point metaphor in academia and the media has accelerated recently. Through a series of work packages that bring together researchers from the sciences and humanities, this project will discover how 'tipping point' is used and whether it describes actual socioeconomic or physical events in the world we live in.
Project Lead: Sarah Curtis, Geography (2012 to 2015)
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SaFE investigates the use of security protocols, pre-emptions and technologies to safeguard against future terrorist attacks.
Project Lead: Louise Amoore, Geography (2012 to 2015)
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