The UK River Summit Panels 2025
Do clean rivers need clean money?
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Mike Blackmore, Wessex Rivers Trust
Mike Blackmore is Director of Operations at Wessex Rivers Trust and has over 15 years experience of river restoration. He manages the Habitats Team and leads on design and delivery of their restoration and enhancement projects. Mike also leads on the Trust’s procurement and contract management, and oversees much of the Trust’s health and safety, logistics, and technical development
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Human Behaviour: How does human behaviour impact our future relationship with water?
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Dr Lara Zibarras, City St George's University
Dr Zibarras became a lecturer in the Organisational Psychology Group at City University London in 2008. She was previous Programme Director of City's MSc in Organisational Psychology and currently admissions tutor for the course.
She joined City in 2004 as a research assistant and then in 2005 started her PhD, during which time she had various course related responsibilities including teaching and dissertation supervision. Prior to her PhD she held diverse roles from training and development, IT manager and independent consultant (working for a range of public and private sector organisations). Dr Zibarras is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist (HCPC registered); an Associate Fellow of the BPS Division of Occupational Psychology and a member of the Society of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. -
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Testing The Waters: Monitoring Methodologies
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Hannah Gunter, Proteus Instruments
Hannah Gunter is a dedicated researcher currently immersed in the world of environmental science. Pursuing a PhD in fluorescence spectroscopy, her focus lies on the crucial area of detecting E. coli in various environmental settings. Partnering with the esteemed University of Birmingham and collaborating with RS Hydro/Proteus Instruments, her research journey has taken her deep into the intersection of academia and industry.
As well as her PhD, Hannah is a Project Research Manager with RS Hydro/Proteus Instruments, Hannah brings invaluable practical experience to her academic pursuits. Her work delves into the innovative realm of fluorescence applications for environmental monitoring, a field teeming with potential to revolutionise our understanding and management of water quality.
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The Future of Farming
A solution focussed, interactive session
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Cross-Party Panel
A look at the new Labour Government and our rivers one year on
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Money Systems
Sponsored by River Action and Facilitated by James Wallace
Beneath British Waters
Mark Barrow is a seasoned filmmaker within freshwater with a career spanning over three decades, dedicated to capturing the essence and significance of rivers through the lens of his camera. Mark's passion for showcasing the intrinsic importance of rivers has been the driving force behind his extensive body of work. With a keen eye for detail and a profound appreciation for the natural world, Mark has spent over 30 years honing his craft, specializing in the art of river cinematography. His films not only capture the breathtaking beauty of rivers but also delve into their ecological importance and the critical role they play in sustaining life on Earth.
