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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · 10h

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · 10h

⏰ Deadline Tomorrow (17th Oct)

Apply to join the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group for the UK Flood Hydrology Roadmap

Applications welcome from • regulators • meteorologists • local flood authorities • water industry • academics • consultants • insurers • environmental organisations etc.

Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Sep 12

Two exciting opportunities to help shape UK flood hydrology just opened:

1. Join the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG) for the UK Flood Hydrology Roadmap
2. Contribute to research ideas on the big questions for hydrology in a changing climate

Find out more shorturl.at/7bO9w

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Dr Chris Skinner FRGS @geoskinner.games · 17d

ACT QUICK! Apply to be a part of the UK Flood Hydrology Roadmap's UKRI proposal to further our understanding of flood hydrology.

Please share!

Deadline COP September 30th 2025: www.hydrology.org.uk/assets/Open%...

Make your contribution. Scientific understanding research proposal. UK Flood Hydrology Roadmap. Apply by Sep 30th. Link in post.

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Sep 12

Two exciting opportunities to help shape UK flood hydrology just opened:

1. Join the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG) for the UK Flood Hydrology Roadmap
2. Contribute to research ideas on the big questions for hydrology in a changing climate

Find out more shorturl.at/7bO9w

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Sep 8

As an honorary Geordie this is quite amusing #GreatNorthRun #RiverTyne

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Sep 8

Great North Run apologises over ‘Newcastle map’ medals that actually show Sunderland

Finisher T-shirts also feature outline of River Wear, as organisers spin medals as ‘most unique’ in event’s history The organisers of the Great North Run have apologised after finisher T-shirts and medals were printed with a map of rival north-east city Sunderland instead of Newcastle. About 600,000 took part in the half marathon on Sunday, running 13.1 miles from the centre of Newcastle, across the River Tyne, and through Gateshead, finishing by the coast in South Shields. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Sep 4

p.s. if you've not heard of the UK Flood Hydrology Roadmap its a community initiative to ensure that "Society has improved hydrological information and understanding to manage flood hazard in a changing world”. www.hydrology.org.uk/Flood_Hydrol...

UK Flood Hydrology Roadmap

Summary page for the UK's 25-year Flood Hydrology Roadmap, including the Environment Agency's Flood Hydrology Improvements Programme.

www.hydrology.org.uk

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Sep 4

I would encourage anyone who works in, or with, UK Hydrology to join this @britishhydrosoc.bsky.social webinar

We'll be sharing project updates from the Flood Hydrology Roadmap and exciting news on how you can get involved

Tue 16th September | 1030 - 1200 BST

Register here: m.bpt.me/event/6696408

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Jul 9

I had a really uplifting day yesterday at the UK River Summit and Festival. An eclectic gatherings of people with a range of interests and motivations, but there is space for more academics (and definitely more hydrologists) in these important conversations

www.theriversummit.com

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British Hydrological Society @britishhydrosoc.bsky.social · Jun 11

Come join us for this early careers symposium!

Abstract submission closes THIS FRIDAY (June 13th).

@liverpooluni.bsky.social

British Hydrological Society @britishhydrosoc.bsky.social · Jun 2

Early careers hydrologist?

Peter Wolf Early Career Symposium
Liverpool Uni, UK
28/29 July
Cost: Registration free
(Attendees to cover travel/subsistence)

Abstract submission deadline: JUNE 13TH.
Registration closes: JUNE 27TH.

For all information and registration go here: lnkd.in/eRGFEFKC

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Jan 23

Looks to be the same as this one ice-museum-scotland.hw.ac.uk/product/1984...

Water Current Meter – ICE Scotland Museum

ice-museum-scotland.hw.ac.uk

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Jan 23

I have recently been gifted this beautiful piece of hydrometry history (it was originally given to my grandad). Some internet sleuthing suggests it’s from ~1940 but I’d love to know if any hydrometry experts know anymore about when current meters like this would have been used?

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Antje Weisheimer @antjeweisheimer.bsky.social · Dec 20

The Predictability of Weather and Climate group at the Physics Department of the University of Oxford invites applications for an open-ended senior research position: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

Job Details

my.corehr.com

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Jan 17

We haven’t finalised this yet as we are still welcoming new potential supervisors. For climate, earth and parts of biology/ecology You can get a good idea by looking at supervisors on our previous programme www.environmental-research.ox.ac.uk/people

People

www.environmental-research.ox.ac.uk

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Jan 16

I am really pleased to be leading the Climate & Earth theme of our new doctoral training programme. If you are thinking of applying for a PhD this could be for you, but be quick as the deadline is only two weeks away.

ilesla.bsky.social @ilesla.bsky.social · Jan 16

Two weeks to go until the application deadline for ILESLA. If you or anyone you know would benefit from full funding to carry out a PhD in Life and/or Environmental Science please visit/refer to our website page iles.web.ox.ac.uk/how-apply where you can see open day videos and get full guidance.

How to Apply and Funding

iles.web.ox.ac.uk

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Jan 16

Yes sure 👍

Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Jan 15

Quite possibly the best British sporting event of the year. If you haven’t been following it you should be!

Montane Spine Race @spinerace.bsky.social · Jan 15

Kim Collison wins the mens/open race at the Montane Winter Spine Race 2025

As redemption stories go, there are few more dramatic than this. Getting to the finish line of the Spine Race can take year’s of preparation sacrifice and heartache. In this case 4 years of consistent effort resilience…

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Jan 15

Making the most of the last few days before teaching term today and spotted some new (to me) Oxford Hydrology at Osney Lock

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Jan 15

Interesting. Thanks for sharing. One of our MSc students has a paper in review related to this - she found the last point is key, poor interpretation and incorrect modelling could present a risk to the stability of the real estate market

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Dr Linda Speight @lindasp8.bsky.social · Dec 4

Looking for a PhD?

Check out the Climate and Earth theme of our new interdisciplinary ILESLA PhD programme @ox.ac.uk for opportunities in #EarthObservation #NaturalResources #Climate #Weather #Volcanology #Seismology #ExtremeEvents #Hydrology #Oceanography #Cryosphere #WaterSecurity & more

ilesla.bsky.social @ilesla.bsky.social · Nov 22

Are you interested in a research degree in life or environmental science? We offer 4 year PhD studentships which cover your course fees and provide a tax-free living grant plus funding for project costs and travel. Find out more & register for our virtual open day @ www.ilesla.ox.ac.uk