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This April LIFD welcome Prof. Paul Linden to the University of Leeds to give the keynote talk at the John Fox Annual Lecture. Prior to the keynote talk, we will showcase research from three researchers in LIFD who’s work aligns with Prof. Linden’s. Book your free ticket here: LIFD John...

The LIFD have dedicated funds from the University’s UKRI Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF)  scheme to support knowledge exchange that benefits society and the economy. LIFD’s Key priorities for this funding are Develop a detailed proposal for a Fluids National Initiative and secure high-level support. This will facilitate knowledge exchange,...

In August 2022 LIFD provided financial support to MathsWorld  to develop wave tank activities, graphics and teaching materials. We are delighted that this work is now ready to share, and you can access the resources here! MathsWorldUK aims to create the UK’s first National Mathematics Discovery Centre, an interactive space...

On 19th January the Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics welcomed over 60 academics, postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and research and innovation colleagues to our 2023 LIFD Community Day.            We had a fantastic series of talks that reflected the breadth of fluids research at Leeds.  We...

We are recruiting for a new role on our management committee to support the development and implementation of the LIFD equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) framework, and to act as an advocate for the community.  Appointment term  2 Year appointment  Approximately 5% FTE commitment  Application requirements  Can demonstrate a passion and...

Flow modelling research leads to innovative and profitable products and systems Flow modelling research by LIFD members has created impact through improved product designs, increased product development capabilities, and better-trained technical staff.  The new computer-based flow modelling and optimisation methodologies have been applied to a range of flow systems and...

Refining crucial solar weather predictions for a NASA panel  Space weather is strongly influenced by the sun’s activity, generated by the sun’s magnetic field. Solar flares, coronal mass ejections and sun spots are high-energy events that can directly affect radio and satellite communications, electricity grid operation and radiation levels on...

From the 16th to the 21st of October the University of Leeds with support from School of Mathematics at the University of Leeds, the Isaac Newton Institute, and the Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics, hosted the ‘Fluid Flow and Magnetic Field Generation in Fluids and Plasmas’ workshop. This event was...

Written by Cat Scott  On the 20 September 2022, I was grateful to spend the day meeting lots of lovely and inspiring researchers at the Leeds Insitute for Fluid Dynamics (LIFD), at the University of Leeds. This day had come about after I visited Maths City in Leeds’ Trinity Shopping...

Community Day 19th January 2023 9.00-17.00. Esther Simpson LG.08 Join the Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics on campus on 19th January 2023 to hear about the latest research from our community, find out about recent news and updates from the LIFD team, and to meet our External Advisory Board! This...