Research & Projects

From a babbling brook to a thunderous torrent, a rivers' soundscape can be described by many onomatopoeic words. Using sound produced sub-aerially by a river to calculate its stage is an entirely novel idea, designed to be used in an environment that is seldom monitored, headwater catchments.

The University of Hull uses Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) on its low-lying campus to monitor and manage surface water caused by rainfall. The scheme includes SuDS features, sewers, soil and groundwater and campus-wide weather data.

A partnership between Yorkshire Water, Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, the Environment Agency and the University of Hull – all of which play a role in managing water in Hull and the East Riding.

In Doncaster, Immingham and Grimsby there are numerous properties are at risk of flooding from surface water and the public sewer network. The DIG project is a partnership between North East Lincolnshire Council, City of Doncaster Council, Anglian Water and Yorkshire Water. Together we aim to use innovative sustainable drainage techniques to increase flood resilience and bring communities closer to nature.

The PuddleWatch project attempts to investigate where and when puddles appear.

Our aim is to bring your knowledge of the place where you live or work together with data from different parts of the local water system. We want to discuss and explore the role of water in your daily life, enabling everyone to understand the water in their environment better and how to be more resilient to flooding when it occurs.

The UNCW-UoH Water Data Partnership is a collaborative initiative between the University of North Carolina Wilmington and the University of Hull, focused on advancing water research and sustainable management through shared expertise and data-driven solutions.