A group of 32 EngD Researchers from across the UK including our very own Sarah Cotterill, Gregg Iceton and Ziye Dai stayed at Longhirst Hall near Morpeth from 8th to 12th July, for a residential week of activities hosted by Newcastle University.
The “Challenge Week” is held annually as part of the national STREAM programme funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and various Industrial Sponsors, including Northumbrian Water Limited, Scottish Water, United Utilities, Wrc plc, and various others (see attached link for full details http://www.stream-idc.net/ ) which provides water-related research relevant to the water industry. The Challenge Week gives the researchers the opportunity to get together, talk about their research, and address a challenge set by their host university.
This year, Newcastle University set the very topical challenge to produce an Integrated Flood Plan for Morpeth, which has suffered severe flooding twice within the last 5 years. Hopefully we will hear from some of those students on their experiences at the event soon!