Events & Seminars

April 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Whose Power? Exploring Energy in the Home

Have you ever thought about how your cooker, washing machine or vacuum cleaner can help us explore the history and future of energy? Join us for a family-focused workshop at the Discovery Centre.

April 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Whose Power? Participatory Approaches to Domestic Energy Histories

How do we look back to think forward in a just way? Explore participatory research processes informed by museum objects to support fairer energy transitions.

April 22, 2026 • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Infection Transmission in Indoor Settings

A multidisciplinary workshop exploring indoor infection risk, QMRA modelling, and public health strategies. Invited speakers: Dr Thomas Woolley (Cardiff) & Dr Daniel Miller (Dstl).

May/June 2026 • Date TBC

Healthy Buildings, Healthy Microbiome

Exploring the complex relationship between indoor microbial communities and building health. How do our buildings shape microbial ecosystems, and what does this mean for occupant wellbeing?

May/June 2026 • Date TBC

Sonic Belonging: Co-Designing Community Music Spaces

Exploring how shared spaces can support culturally inclusive music activities that promote psychosocial well-being and physical engagement. Features a live traditional Chinese music performance.

May/June 2026 • Date TBC

Co-producing Child-Friendly Futures in the Built Environment

Exploring how child-friendly environments including greenspaces and buildings can meaningfully support children's health, resilience, and everyday experiences.

February 12, 2026 • Dr. Jacobo Elíes Gómez

Indoor Air Pollution and Cardiac Health

Exploring the cellular mechanisms linking indoor air pollutants like carbon monoxide to cardiac dysfunction and arrhythmia risk.

December 9, 2025 • Dr. Sarah Price

Moisture Risk in Retrofit

Exploring how retrofit interventions affect moisture movement, condensation, and mould risk — and the critical link between moisture and occupant health.

UKIEG 2025 Annual Conference

The flagship event for indoor environmental quality, hosted at the University of Leeds, bringing together leaders in academia and industry.

Hempcrete & Natural Materials

Dr. Gesa Reiss presented research on hempcrete, exploring its properties and applications in sustainable construction in Yorkshire.

Social Housing Policy Trends

Prof. Jon Fairburn and Dr. Louise Austin discussed the latest trends in social policy and implications for healthy buildings.

Pete Apps: Grenfell's Legacy

Freelance journalist Pete Apps on building safety and lessons from the Grenfell tragedy.

Gerba & Iljaz: Hygiene

Discussing innovations in hygiene, infection prevention, and building health.

Network Launch

The official launch showcasing the network's vision, goals, and partnership opportunities.