Join our expert-led seminars, workshops, and conferences exploring the future of healthy and sustainable buildings.
Showcasing interdisciplinary research for healthier buildings — keynotes, funded project presentations, and panel discussion.
An exciting programme of events for Summer 2026.
2 July 2026 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Keynote speaker Dr Marcella Ucci (UCL), 8 funded project presentations, panel discussion, and networking. Coffee and lunch provided. University House, University of Leeds.
6 July 2026 · 2:00–3:00 PM
An internationally recognised expert on airborne infection and indoor environments. Co-hosted with Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics. Bragg Building GR25 + online. Reception afterwards.
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18 June 2026 · 6:00 – 8:00 pm
A hands-on Clean Air Day workshop exploring indoor air pollution — live sensor demonstrations, creative activities, and practical take-home actions. Co-organised with CELIA CIC. At Imagine Leeds, 9 Blenheim Terrace.
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Exploring how child-friendly environments — greenspaces and buildings — can meaningfully support children's health, resilience, and everyday experiences.
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4 June 2026 · 1:30 – 2:30 pm
A free live performance of traditional Chinese music — guzheng, erhu, pipa, and dizi — in the Wellbeing Hub Lounge, University of Leeds.
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22 April 2026 · ECR-Led Workshop
A multidisciplinary workshop exploring indoor infection risk, QMRA modelling, and public health strategies. Invited speakers: Dr Thomas Woolley (Cardiff) and Dr Daniel Miller (Dstl).
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Exploring the complex relationship between indoor microbial communities and building health — how our buildings shape microbial ecosystems, and what this means for occupant wellbeing.
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15 April 2026 · Dr. Abigail Harrison Moore
Family-focused workshop exploring the history and future of energy through museum objects at Leeds Discovery Centre.
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Academic workshop exploring participatory research processes for fairer energy transitions.
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12 February 2026 · Dr. Jacobo Elíes Gómez
Exploring the cellular mechanisms linking indoor air pollutants like carbon monoxide to cardiac dysfunction and arrhythmia risk.
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9 December 2025 · Dr. Sarah Price
Exploring how retrofit interventions affect moisture movement, condensation, and mould risk — and the critical link between moisture and occupant health.
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The flagship event for indoor environmental quality, hosted at the University of Leeds, bringing together leaders in academia and industry.
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Dr. Gesa Reiss on hempcrete, its properties, and applications in sustainable construction in Yorkshire.
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Prof. Jon Fairburn and Dr. Louise Austin on the latest trends in social policy and implications for healthy buildings.
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Freelance journalist Pete Apps on building safety and lessons from the Grenfell tragedy.
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February 2025 · Prof. Chuck Gerba & Dr. Khalid Ijaz
Innovations in hygiene science and infection prevention — how building design and surface management shape microbial risk.
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January 2025 · Prof. Liora Malki-Epshtein
Computational fluid dynamics applied to indoor environments — understanding airflow, ventilation, and pollutant dispersion to improve occupant health.
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Family workshop and academic session at Leeds Discovery Centre exploring domestic energy histories and futures through museum objects.
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Interactive seminar with Louis Platman, curator at the Museum of the Home, on domestic spaces, identity, and community wellbeing.
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The official launch showcasing the network's vision, goals, and partnership opportunities.
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