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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Their collaborative research explores how we can make Himalayan road networks safer and more resilient in landscapes shaped by steep terrain, landslides, and climate-related hazards. A brilliant example of international teamwork driving real impact. 🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xkg...

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🌍 New video: Building Safer Himalayan Roads 🏔️ Thrilled to share a fantastic film by Dr Ellen Robson (former IHRR PDRA) and Dr Ashutosh Kumar (IHRR Visiting Fellow)!

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

✨ “Reimagining Disaster Preparedness in Indigenous Nepal” with co-authors Tek Bahadur Dong, Mukta S. Tamang, Amy Leigh Johnson, Dipak Basnet, Nyima Dorjee Bhotia, Anuradha Puri, Sara Shneiderman, Jonathan Rigg, Jeevan Baniya & Katie Oven.

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Reimagining Disasters: Voices in the Pluriverse

Reimagining Disasters builds on the momentum gained by the 2019 Disaster Studies Manifesto, which aims to inspire and inform more respectful, reciprocal and genuine relationships between home and visi...

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

❄️ Exciting news from IHRR! Co‑Director Dr Caroline Clason will be taking part in UNESCO’s World Day for Glaciers events next week, sharing work from the new IACS Working Group on Cryosphere Stewardship. The events free to join and a great chance to dive into global glacier and climate discussions.

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

From Arctic warming to Europe’s extreme winter patterns. He’ll explore what shifting Atlantic phases could mean for the next decade and why internal climate dynamics matter for near‑term predictions. 📅 Don’t miss this insightful session. Sign up: lnkd.in/e9_xJfDE

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

🌊 IHRR Seminar Alert Join us for a talk with Professor Noel Keenlyside on how Atlantic multi‑decadal variability is shaping climate trends

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

📅 Deadline: Mon 2 March, 12:00 DU staff + students are also welcome to join the IHRR community as Fellows/Associate Fellows to access events, networks + collaboration opportunities. Let’s grow impactful research together 🌱

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🌟 Now Open: IHRR Seedcorn Funds 2025/26 🌟 Small awards (up to £2,000) now available to support early‑stage research + outreach across Durham University. Open to projects in hazard, risk & resilience—perfect for testing ideas, building collaborations and kick‑starting future funding.

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Caroline will explore glacier change in regions like the Andes & Himalayas, and what communities can do to adapt to a rapidly warming world. 📅 Mon 26 Jan 2026 🕑 2–3pm 📍 TLC106 or Teams 👉 lnkd.in/e2_jSwzp A must‑attend for anyone interested in climate resilience and Earth’s disappearing ice.

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🌍 IHRR Seminar Join us for Dr Caroline Clason’s talk on the risks of glacier decline and what shrinking “mountain water towers” mean for global water, energy, and food security. 💧 “Thousands have lived without love, but not one without water.”

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

🎉 Congrats to Dr Ashutosh Kumar, IHRR Visiting Fellow, on receiving the IACMAG Excellent Paper Award! His work with Dr Arash Azizi and Prof David Toll advances understanding of how weather affects compacted soils in railway embankments. DOI: doi.org/10.1061/(ASC...

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

His work continues to shape thinking across disciplines and has real-world relevance in an increasingly uncertain world.Congratulations, Kostas & your Co authors, on this fantastic achievement — and thank you for the leadership, insight and inspiration you bring to IHRR and the wider community.

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

The event marked not only the publication of an important new book, but also a chance to recognise Kostas’s long-standing contribution to research at the intersection of risk, forecasting, decision-making and resilience.

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Kostas Nikolopoulos, Co-Director of IHRR, on the launch of his latest book. We were delighted to celebrate the recent book launch by Professor Kostas Nikolopoulos, Co-Director of the Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR).

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Dr Ellen Robson is leading a new international project awarded US$100k by CDRI (IRAX). With Prof Bruce D Malamud and Dr Ashutosh Kumar (IIT Mandi), the team will develop PoDRI—a free, open-access online course on disaster-resilient infrastructure, with partners in the UK, India & New Zealand. 👏

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Our December IHRR Newsletter is out! Full of fresh updates, timely insights, and important dates for your calendar. If you didn’t see it in your inbox today, now’s a great time to join our mailing list — we’ll send our latest news directly to you each month.

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

These appointments reinforce IHRR’s mission to understand hazards, reduce risk and build resilience through world-leading interdisciplinary research. #IHRR #DurhamUniversity #Risk #Resilience #Research

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

🔹 Professor Kostas Nikolopoulos (Business School) – Leader in forecasting, analytics and foresight, bringing major international experience to strengthen IHRR’s global partnerships and impact.

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

🔹 Dr Greg Lusk (Philosophy) – Environmental philosopher of science studying how climate knowledge is produced and used in society, helping connect scientific evidence with public and policy needs.

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

🔹 Dr Hailiang Du (Mathematical Sciences) – Specialist in machine learning, uncertainty quantification and predictive modelling for weather, climate and energy systems, advancing IHRR’s data-driven approaches.

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

🔹 Dr Caroline Clason (Geography) – Expert in glacier and ice-sheet hydrology, water security and glacier-related hazards, with a strong focus on justice, vulnerability and adaptation in high-mountain regions.

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

📣 IHRR welcomes four new Co-Directors! We’re excited to announce the appointment of four new Co-Directors to the Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR), strengthening our leadership in interdisciplinary risk and resilience research.

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

A global authority with 150+ publications and major international awards, he’ll lead a five-year programme on hazard modelling, AI, uncertainty, ethics, and practical training. Welcome to Durham, Professor Guzzetti. 🌍

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

IHRR is thrilled to welcome Dr Fausto Guzzetti, world-leading landslide expert, as our new Prof. of Hazard and Risk. Supported by the IHRR Donor Fund for Strategic Research & Outreach Initiatives, Dr Guzzetti joins us after a distinguished 40-year career advancing natural hazard research in Italy.

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Talk: Algorithmic Exclusions: Humanitarian Ethics, Automation, and the Calculation of Vulnerability in Refugee Governance in Lebanon ✨ Explore how automation is reshaping humanitarian ethics, aid, and governance. #DurhamUniversity #IHRR #Humanitarianism #AlgorithmicEthics #ResearchSeminar

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🌍 IHRR Seminar Series 2025/26 – with Dr Lauren Martin 🌍 Join us for our next IHRR seminar with Dr Lauren Martin, Associate Professor in Geography at Durham University. 🗓️ Mon 17 Nov 2025 🕐 1:15–2:30pm (UK) 📍 TLC 117, Durham University 💻 In person + online – all welcome!

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

📅 Monday 20 October 2025 🕐 1:15 – 2:30 pm (UK time) 📍 TLC 117, Durham University 💻 Join in person or online – all welcome! 👉 Register here: lnkd.in/eGbxSkH3 Don’t miss this insightful talk from Professor Malamud, exploring how natural hazards interact and evolve through dynamic risk scenarios.

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🚨 Don’t forget! It’s not too late to register for Professor Bruce D. Malamud’s seminar today! 🌋 IHRR Seminar Series 2025/26 – Hazard Interrelationships and Dynamic Risk Scenarios 🌋

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🌋 IHRR Seminar Series 2025/26 🌋 Join us for Hazard Interrelationships and Dynamic Risk Scenarios with Professor Bruce D. Malamud, Director & Wilson Chair, IHRR. 📅 20 Oct 2025 | 🕐 1:15–2:30pm | 📍 TLC 117 / Teams 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/4p4f84nx #IHRR #DurhamUniversity #NaturalHazards #RiskResearch

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🌊 IHRR Seminar Series 2025/26 – Opening with Dr Brian Cook 🌊 Join us for the first seminar of the new academic year! 📅 Mon 13 Oct 2025 🕐 1:15–2:30 pm (UK) 📍 TLC 117, Durham University 💻 In person + online – open to all 🔗 Sign up: lnkd.in/epHuw5pd

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🎓 Talk: Flooded with Messages: Evidence for Participation as an Alternative to Awareness Dr Brian Cook (Univ. of Melbourne; President, Institute of Australian Geographers) explores how communities adapt to flood risk — and why awareness alone isn’t enough.

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🌟 Thank you, Dr Rebekah Harries! 🌟 As she concludes her PDRA role at IHRR, we celebrate her vital work on climate, erosion & sediment transport, and her creative science communication. Excited she’ll stay on as a Visiting Fellow!

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

✨ Conference highlights: Engaging panels & debates Breakout & plenary discussions Virtual research showcases Don’t miss it — secure your spot today! 👉 durham.ac.uk/UKADR-2025

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UK Alliance for Disaster Research (UKADR) Annual Conference 2025 - Durham University

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Theme: “Pathways to Practice & Resilience: UK Interdisciplinary Hazard & Disaster Research on the National & Global Stage” 🌍 Join leading researchers, practitioners & policymakers shaping the future of disaster risk & resilience.

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

🚨 Last chance! 🚨 Today’s the final day to register for the UKADR Annual Conference 2025 at Durham (4–5 Sept). 👉 durham.ac.uk/UKADR-2025 #UKADR2025 #DisasterResearch

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Don’t miss this session if you’re into #AI, #HI, and the future of forecasting systems. 📍 Gran Canaria 🗓️ July 16–18 #Forecasting #TimeSeries #DataScience #IHRR #GranCanaria2025 #KostasNikolopoulos

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

🚨 Exciting news from @IHRR! Prof. Kostas Nikolopoulos has been invited as a Distinguished Speaker at #ITISE2025 in Gran Canaria 🇪🇸 (July 16–18). 🧠 Talk: The Computer and the Brain Exploring the balance between Human and Artificial Intelligence in forecasting—across business, finance, and economics.

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Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

🎬 Exploring Risk Film Festival – Today at IHRR! 🎬 Join us in W246 anytime 10:00–16:00 for a rolling programme of powerful films on global risk & resilience. 🌍 Live hour: 13:00–14:00 With co-hosts: Tribhuvan University, Nepal IIT Mandi, India IHRR, UK

Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR)-Durham University @ihrr.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

🎨 Exploring Risk Visual Arts Festival 2025 Photo + Film exploring how people adapt to global crises. 📍 Durham Uni 📷 24 images on display (TLC + Engineering Atrium) 🎬 Film fest + Q&A | Tue 20 May, 13:00–14:00 (IHRR Hub) Films looped 10:00–16:00