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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · Nov 14

Congratulations to PhD student Kirstina Wolf whose thesis on geoinformation science has been named the best in Europe by the EuroSDR Awards 2024 🎊

Kristina's work looks at how we can use geospatial information to support emergency management during disasters.

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Jul 16

Honoured to be appointed to the DESNZ Science and Technology Advisory Council alongside a group of amazing people! Our role is to provide robust, scientific advice on its clean power mission.

www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2025/07/scienceandtechnologyadvisorycouncil/

Leading experts to put science and tech at the heart of clean power

Professor Richard Dawson has been appointed to the new Science and Technology Advisory Council.

www.ncl.ac.uk

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Jul 3

Great to see you today Kathryn!

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · May 7

Please do circulate to your networks and get in touch to find out more!

Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · May 7

ENG152: Understanding the Complexities of Transport System Responses to Disruptive Events
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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · May 7

Two funded PhD opportunities for UK students to join the DARe National Hub to assess and improve the resilience of transport systems to climate change:
ENG151: Resilience of Cyber-Physical Transport Systems
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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Apr 30

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Apr 30

Thank you as well to everyone I have worked with along the way - I have enjoyed it so much and benefitted greatly from working with you all!

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Apr 30

- Broadening the range of issues considered in the national risk assessment and through our deeper dive reports, including issues of social justice, spatial planning and adaptation financing www.theccc.org.uk/publications...

Publications – Climate Change Committee

www.theccc.org.uk

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Apr 30

- Appearing before three Parliamentary Select Committees
- Working with a wide range of other organisations and people on different reports and research projects - far too many to mention!
- Widening the scope of biannual Adaptation Progress Reporting to cover Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Apr 30

- Reviewing the Adaptation Reporting Power and the subsequent positive engagement and strengthening of adaptation reporting by many organisations www.theccc.org.uk/2022/07/11/k...

Key organisations failing to tackle threat of cascading climate risks - Climate Change Committee

Many of the UK’s critical energy, water, digital and transport providers are struggling to take account of the climate-related risks to connected infrastructure systems which could lead to cascading f...

www.theccc.org.uk

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Apr 30

- Developing and implementing a systems-based approach to monitor and evaluate progress in adaptation www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

CCC Adaptation Monitoring Framework - Climate Change Committee

Since 2010, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has conducted adaptation progress reports to assess the effectiveness of adaptation…

www.theccc.org.uk

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Apr 30

- Drawing attention to the urgent need to deliver a resilient net zero www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

Delivering a reliable decarbonised power system - Climate Change Committee

This report illustrates what a reliable, resilient, decarbonised electricity supply system could look like in 2035, and the steps required to achieve it.

www.theccc.org.uk

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Apr 30

I can see from my archive how much work has been undertaken over the years, too much for one post, but it is a reminder that a wealth of guidance and tools already exist an can provide the foundations for a well-adapted UK. Here are a few personal highlights of my time:

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Apr 30

As ever, the report contains clear advice for Government and other organisations to redress this and get ourselves back on the right path to ensure the UK's economy, infrastructure, wellbeing and environment are resilient to our changing climate.

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Apr 30

Frustratingly, our latest analysis shows the UK's adaptation is falling short, lacks clear measurable outcomes, and actions are still being outpaced by growing risk.

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Apr 30

After two full terms, totalling 6 years, my time on the Climate Change Committee comes to an end today. It has been a huge privilege to serve on the CCC. The final report that I was involved in was published today:
www.theccc.org.uk/2025/04/30/t...

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Mar 21

This event highlights again the vulnerability of our infrastructure to cascading failure - quoted in the news:
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Electrical substation fire makes Heathrow look ‘vulnerable’ – Energy Secretary

The airport is supplied by the North Hyde electrical substation in west London.

www.independent.co.uk

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Hannah Bloomfield @hcbloomfield19.bsky.social · Feb 17

Join Newcastle University's Climate Change Vulnerability Risk and Adaptation course and gain the expertise to understand, evaluate, and respond to climate-related hazards.

Sign up here: lnkd.in/eB8rBGxk

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Feb 8

Removal of "red tape" may be with good intentions, but it is unhelpful to pit building targets against everything else we value. Our environment, safety and resilience must be the heart of our planning decisions.

More than 100,000 homes in England could be built in highest-risk flood zones

Exclusive: Analysis suggests development in flood regions result of Labour push for 1.5m new homes in five years

www.theguardian.com

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Jan 23

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Jan 21

I'll be delivering evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee's Inquiry on Flood Resilience in England - tomorrow at 14:30, live on Parliament.tv committees.parliament.uk/event/23060/...

22 January 2025 - Flood resilience in England - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

14:00 - The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

committees.parliament.uk

Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Dec 10

Just checking out some of your work, reckon there is potential for gamification for this sort of model. Could be hugely helpful!

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Dec 10

Thanks for your kind words Chris!

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Richard Dawson FREng @richdawson.bsky.social · Nov 14

Congratulations Kristina!!

Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · Nov 14

Congratulations to PhD student Kirstina Wolf whose thesis on geoinformation science has been named the best in Europe by the EuroSDR Awards 2024 🎊

Kristina's work looks at how we can use geospatial information to support emergency management during disasters.

#WeAreNCL

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