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Celebrating 50+ Years of Hydrogeology at Birmingham

Hydrogeologists from across the UK and around the world recently gathered to celebrate more than 50 years of hydrogeology at the University of Birmingham. The reunion brought together alumni, researchers and practitioners to reconnect, share memories and reflect on the programme’s lasting contribution to groundwater science.

IAH British Chapter Chair Harriet Carlyle, a Birmingham alumna, described the event as a wonderful opportunity to catch up with former PhD students, post-doctoral researchers and professional colleagues, some of whom she had not seen for decades. She highlighted the strong sense of community within the hydrogeological profession and thanked the organisers for a brilliant day.

The event was a fitting celebration of Birmingham’s long-standing contribution to hydrogeology and the many careers and collaborations it has helped to inspire.

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The Ineson Lecture 2026 will be held at Burlington House, London on 19 November.

The International Association of Hydrogeologists British National Chapter, together with the Hydrogeological Group, are pleased to announce the 2026 Ineson Lecture on the theme of “Tiny Pollutants, Big Problems”!

The meeting will focus on emerging contaminants including PFAS, microplastics, and more. The Ineson Lecture will be delivered by Viviana Re from the University of Pisa, with a range of supporting speakers from water companies, regulators, and academics.

More details to follow soon!

The International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) is a professional, non-governmental organisation for groundwater specialists, with over 4000 members in 140 countries. A scientific and educational organisation, IAH’s mission is to further the understanding, wise use and protection of groundwater resources throughout the world. The IAH exists to promote the sustainable development, management and protection of groundwater resources for the common good.

IAH members around the world are organised into national chapters. The role of the British National Chapter includes:

Promotion of activities that further the science and technology of groundwater;
Stimulation of interest of hydrogeologists in Britain in the activities of IAH;
Maintenance of a dialogue with other groups in Britain concerned with groundwater;
Representation at international level of the interests of IAH members in Britain.