The challenges in hydraulic engineering are increasing due to the growing threat of floods and heavy rainfall events caused by climate change (as experienced several times in Europe in recent years) on the one hand and the more frequent low water situations and the associated requirements for ecological enhancement of water bodies, on the other hand. In this context, reliable estimates of the hydr ...[Read More]
The British Hydrological Society (BHS) is a registered charity and is almost entirely run by volunteers who have chosen to give their time to serve the hydrological community. Founded in 1983, the BHS is a Specialist Knowledge Society of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Its overall aim is to provide interest, good practice, and scholarship in all aspects of hydrology. It also wants to su ...[Read More]
“What failure prepared you for later success?” Tim Ferriss often asks this question to the high-performing guests on his podcast, giving them the opportunity to reflect on how setbacks have shaped their journey. Whether the guest is a leader in business, medicine or science, their answers often share a common theme: failure is not only inevitable, but essential. These moments of strugg ...[Read More]
While doing my PhD, which explored community water governance in Scotland, I interviewed participants to understand their work and views concerning communities. I quickly found that I wanted and needed to leave my and their offices to have these conversations. The setting restricted the conversation, making it difficult to connect with what they told me, and sometimes to move beyond expected answ ...[Read More]
