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Digital Twins for Hazard-Resilient Power Grids

[06/26] Digital Twins for Hazard-Resilient Power Grids: A Systematic Review and Roadmap was published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (Vol. 235) in March 2026 (available online from 28 March 2026).
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A Physics-Informed Machine Learning Framework for Climate-Aware Digital Twins

[06/26] A Physics-Informed Machine Learning Framework for Climate-Aware Digital Twins in Decentralised Energy Systems was published in Applied Energy (Vol. 416) in May 2026 (available online from 7 May 2026).
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Considering human behaviour in forecasting energy consumption: insights from the ForNET project

[06/26] Researchers at Durham University’s Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) are helping to reshape how we understand and predict energy use, through an innovative project that integrates human behaviour into forecasting models.
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IHRR Early Career Researcher End-of-Year Event Celebrated as a Great Success

[06/26] The Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) was delighted to host its Early Career Researcher (ECR) End-of-Year Event on Thursday 11 June, organised by IHR Co-Director Greg Lusk.
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Visiting Fellow Dr Ashutosh Kumar contributes to advances in geohazards and resilient infrastructure research

[06/26] The Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) at Durham University is pleased to highlight a series of impactful 2026 research publications by Visiting Fellow Dr Ashutosh Kumar, advancing knowledge across geohazards, infrastructure resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainable transportation systems.
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IHRR Seedcorn Awards 2025/2026 Support Early-Stage Research and Outreach Activities in Hazard, Risk and Resilience

[06/26] The Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) at Durham University is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025/2026 Seedcorn Awards, supporting a range of early-stage research and outreach activities across the hazard, risk and resilience community.
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IHRR Fellow Stavros Zenios delivers international lecture in Poland

[06/26] IHRR Fellow Stavros Zenios delivers international lecture in Poland as part of its Interdisciplinary Scientific Seminar series.
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Bridging geomorphology and philosophy in natural hazards and risk

[05/26] Professor Fausto Guzzetti joined CHESS to discuss how geomorphology, uncertainty, communication and interdisciplinary research shape the study of natural hazards and risk.
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Northeast Alliance for Research on Environmental Risks (NEARER) Network Launch Brings Together Regional Experts in Hazard and Resilience Research

[05/26] On Friday 22 May 2026, researchers from across the North East gathered at Durham University’s Confluence Building to mark the launch of the NEARER network, a new collaborative initiative focused on advancing research on environmental risks.
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Inspiring Future Leaders: IHRR Welcomes Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School for Immersive Learning Experience

[05/26] The Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) at Durham University was delighted to welcome a group of A-Level Business and Economics students from Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School for an engaging and immersive outreach visit.
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Landslides, landslides, and more landslides. What should we do?

[05/26] Landslides and risk management at the centre of Guzzetti’s lecture at the Accademia dei Lincei, in Rome, Italy.
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New Video Showcases Collaborative Effort to Build Safer Himalayan Roads

[03/26] The Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience (IHRR) is pleased to share a new video highlighting an exciting international research collaboration focused on improving road safety and resilience across the Himalayan region.
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