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Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics (LIFD)
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LIFD is the Centre for Fluid Dynamics research and teaching at the University of Leeds
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Celebrating 5 Years of World-Leading Fluid Dynamics Research
at LIFD

⭐️Driven national influence
⭐️Delivered global impact
⭐️Reinforced leadership in education
⭐️Forged & strengthened strategic partnerships
⭐️Inspired the next generation

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The first seminar in the 2025/26 Fluid Mechanics Webinar Series is coming up:
Title: Onsager’s "ideal turbulence" theory
Speaker: Gregory L. Eyink
Time: Thur 4:00 PM (GMT) on November 6

More info and RSVP via Cassyni

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November 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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We're excited to be spending today with our current @prosperpostdoc.bsky.social cohort for the second workshop of their programme. Today we're focusing on exploring diverse career pathways, both within and beyond higher education.
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Did you go to @lightnightleeds.bsky.social last week? ✨

If you were on campus, you might’ve seen our carnival piece, Banyan 💃

Listen to @drbrionythomas.bsky.social, from our School of Mechanical Engineering, and Rhian Kempadoo-Millar, Creative Lead at Mango Arts, share the story behind Banyan 👇
October 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Join Jim Al-Khalili as he reflects on a century of quantum mechanics, the strangest yet most successful theory in all of science, and how it has shaped our world—while also looking forward to the exciting development of entirely new technologies.
Discourse: A New Quantum World: “spooky” physics to tech revolution
Jim Al-Khalili explores emerging technologies powering the future of quantum, and looks at how we got here.
www.rigb.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
LIFD's latest monthly newsletter is out now! October's edition includes:
💡 National Fluids Hub Industry Stakeholder Day
👩‍🎓 EPSRC CDT Future Fluid Dynamics PhD student recruitment open
🧑‍💼 Job Opps
🎙️ Prof Cath Noakes gives evidence to COVID enquiry

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LIFD External Newsletter: October 2025
National Fluids Hub Industry Stakeholder Day: Monday 17th November, 10.00-15.00, at Cloth Hall Court, Leeds
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October 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) talk coming up next month!

Professor Brian Golding Mason Gold Medal Lecture: Forecasting Summer Thunderstorms ⛈️

Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Location: University of Leeds Liberty Building Moot Court lecture theatre (room 1.28)
September 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Discover the key findings and actions from the Women in Fluid Dynamics UK SIG recent survey in this visual summary! We appreciate all who shared their feedback
September 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🌟 Call for Early Career Researcher Short Research Visit Applications 2025

We are pleased to invite proposals from early career researchers in the UK for Short Research Visits that will support their career development. Deadline: 4th October

More info: fluids.leeds.ac.uk/funding/
September 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🌟 LIFD's latest monthly newsletter is out now! 🌟

August's edition includes:
🐝 Re-designing beehives
🌍 Building collaborations with Africa
🎓 Celebrating our graduates
🪟 SAMHE project
✍ 4 research fellow posts open for applications

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LIFD External Newsletter: August 2025
Honeybees (Apis Mellifera) are vital pollinators, with ~30% of agriculture depending on pollination. Honeybees have adapted successfully to diverse climates over 600,000 years using sophisticated buil
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August 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Re-designing Beehives for Extreme Climates: re-engineering man-made hives based on natural cavities and developing rapid economical experimental testing protocols for manufacturers and researchers

fluids.leeds.ac.uk/2025/08/19/r...
August 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Firedrake 25

The tenth Firedrake user and developer workshop will be held at the School of Mathematics together with Leeds Institute of Fluid Dynamics, University of Leeds, from 15-17 September 2025.

All details and to register: firedrakeproject.org/firedrake_25...
August 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Celebrating 5 Years of World-Leading Fluid Dynamics Research
at LIFD

⭐️Driven national influence
⭐️Delivered global impact
⭐️Reinforced leadership in education
⭐️Forged & strengthened strategic partnerships
⭐️Inspired the next generation

tinyurl.com/yrpd3ped
August 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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💡Got a brilliant idea to engage the public with engineering?

Apply for an Ingenious grant, where you could receive up to £30,000 for creative, inclusive projects like Eerie Engineering.

🌍 Help make engineering accessible to everyone: raeng.org.uk/ingenious

#RAEngIngenious
July 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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What does it truly mean to foster equitable leadership in academia?
Dr Karisha George from @york.ac.uk shares more about her leadership journey and her time on our Equity in Leadership programme:
whiterose.ac.uk/news/equity-...
August 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Policy relevant research and news from across @universityofleeds.bsky.social in our August signpost.

Covering: new #transport partnership, guides for Parliamentary #CitizenEngagement, @y-pern.bsky.social impact report, plus #ClimateAction, #HealthInequalities, and more.

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Policy Leeds signpost, August 2025
New transport partnership launches, citizen engagement guides for Parliaments, plus research on climate action, health inequalities, and…
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August 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The last recorded talk from the EPSRC CDT in Future Fluid Dynamics at Leeds symposium is now available online!

Neural Network Implementation of Finite Element Models for Fluid-Structure Interaction - Linfeng Li

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Neural Network Implementation of Finite Element Models for Fluid-Structure Interaction - Linfeng Li
YouTube video by Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics
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August 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🌟 LIFD's latest monthly newsletter is out now! 🌟

July's edition includes:
📖 LIFD 5-year Report 🥳
🧫 Impact of air quality on children’s education
⛅ New Met Office Academic Partnership colleague appointed
🖥️ MULTIForm - NNUF User Access Scheme

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LIFD External Newsletter: July 2025
We are pleased to share the Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics 5-year report. This report contains a reflection on some of our key achievements and changes in the institute over the last 5 years, conc
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August 6, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Another keynote talk from our CDT Symposium

Continuum Modelling of Particulate Suspensions - Duncan
Hewitt

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Continuum Modelling of Particulate Suspensions - Duncan Hewitt
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July 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Amazing news that STFC Executive Chair Professor Michele Dougherty will be the new Astronomer Royal: the first woman to hold the post in its 350 year history.

Congratulations from everyone at UKRI 🪐
STFC’s Executive Chair appointed as new Astronomer Royal
The King has approved STFC Executive Chair Professor Michele Dougherty as the new Astronomer Royal.
www.ukri.org
July 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Marvel at spiral galaxy NGC 1309 captured in rich details by NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope 🌀

Hubble has observed this galaxy several times to study two supernova blasts and their aftermath, uncovering a 'zombie' star

Read more 👉 esahubble.org/images/potw2...
🔭🧪
#extragalactic
July 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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Delighted to be part of this project investigating the impact of retrofit on indoor air, health, economy, & environment.

I'm looking at how residents & stakeholders experienced the retrofit, & exploring contextual factors which impact implementation & outcomes

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New Bradford study launched to investigate the impact of energy efficiency retrofits on indoor air quality, health, and the environment - Born in Bradford
HEALTH researchers from Bradford are to play a lead role in investigating how improving the energy efficiency of social housing can impact on residents’ health, indoor air quality and carbon emissions...
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July 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Lab-grown blood could resolve shortages of rare blood types and many more problems. 🩸

Angela McLean, the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, explains how this could transform medicine.

Watch the full talk on engineering biology: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHcB...
July 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Today is the last day to submit a session topic proposal for the 37th Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology, which will be held 30 March - 3 April, 2026 in San Diego, CA & Online!

Submit now: bit.ly/4lSDuXe #AMS37Hurr
July 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Where do you think new development in #Leeds should be located? 💭

As part of the Leeds Local Plan, we want to hear your thoughts on the approach for locating new homes, businesses, and other types of development across Leeds.

Share your thoughts: bit.ly/4nzUwuV
July 29, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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"I would heartily encourage any BBSRC-adjacent early-career researchers to consider applying!"

Find out more and apply by 7 August www.ukri.org/who-we-are/w...
BBSRC People and Talent Strategy Advisory Panel Researcher Subgroup: member vacancies
Closing date 7 August 2025 Number of positions Eight Length of term Three years Time commitment Four days per year Remuneration £170, plus travel and subsistence cover where required. Caring costs inc...
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July 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM