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:
- Robert Nicholls, Professor of Coastal Engineering, spoke to Sky News 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 Wave 105, City Talk FM Liverpool, Key 103FM Manchester and 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’s coastal regions if they do not adapt to sea-level rise. Coverage included The Australian, French Tribune, Scientific American, Zee News (India), Red Orbit (USA), Newsroom America and many more.
- Professor of Physical Geography, David Sear was interviewed by LBC Radio about river dredging and what can be done to help minimise the swelling of rivers. He’s also commented on the same issue on via the BBC News Channel (focusing on the Somerset Levels), ITV Meridian, BBC South, Sky News (online), The Conversation and the Voice of Russia (which is broadcast globally).
- Oceanographer Dr Simon Boxall gave an assessment of the flooding in Charminster, Dorset to Sky News.
- William Powrie, Professor of Geotechnical Engineering and Dean of Engineering and the Environment, spoke to BBC Breakfast and BBC TV South Today about his research into the impact of climate change on railway infrastructure. The interview was also featured on the BBC News website.
- Watch a YouTube video about the University’s work to improve railway design here.