The UK Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) project (which Imperial is one of a consortium of partners) are hosting a free, hands-on workshop in February (16–17th, Buckinghamshire, Accommodation and travel included) on Open and Low-Cost Hardware for hydrological monitoring.
This two-day event will bring together scientists, technicians, practitioners, and citizen-scientists to build practical skills, test sensors in the field, and explore the future of participatory science.
If you’re interested in…
- experimenting with open hardware tools
- sharing new ideas for hydrological sensing
- strengthening monitoring capacity in the UK
- joining a growing community of practice
…we’d love to hear from you.
Audience: Seeking a diverse audience of scientists and practitioners, with substantial representation of early career scientists and professionals. No previous experience with open hardware or environmental sensing is needed but basic computational skills, including some familiarity with programming languages, as well as an interest in fieldwork, is required. No soldering or other hardware development skills are needed.
Apply here: https://fdri.org.uk/get-involved/events/environmental-sensing-workshop
Deadline: 12 January 2026
Places are limited to 20 but don’t worry, we plan run additional workshops if demand is high. If needed, a selection procedure will be implemented.
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