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]
The value of failure: Learning from what didn’t work
“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]
What are water walks, and how can you use them as a research method to gather social science research data?
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]
Catch the rain when it falls: a journey through water harvesting in the Anthropocene

As an environmental engineer trained in water resources management, I have always been fascinated by the multiple uses of water, and specifically the use of water for food production. I always assumed that “the largest share of freshwater resources was used for food production”, thus I logically pursued my MSc. thesis and then my Ph.D. in agricultural sciences. How Fieldwork Shifted My Perspective ...[Read More]