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IHCantabria’s postdoctoral researcher, Moisés Álvarez, has obtained one of the 20 Leonardo 2024 Grants
The BBVA Foundation’s Leonardo Grants support the work of researchers and cultural creators characterized by innovative scientific, technological or cultural production. With his grant, Moisés Álvarez plans to characterize coastal risks in a context of climate change.
The rector of the Universidad de Cantabria, Conchi López, assumes the presidency of the Environmental Hydraulics Institute Foundation of Cantabria
Within the framework of this meeting, the Annual Report of IHCantabria was presented, highlighting the main achievements and progress made by this institute in 2024
IHCantabria hosted the visit of experts who participated in the ‘redSUDS’ 2025 Conference, held at the UC School of Civil Engineering
This institute showcased its scientific, technology transfer and capacity building to a national delegation of experts interested in analyzing the role of sustainable urban drainage and its contribution to climate resilience.
IHCantabria research reveals how water mixes and stratifies in the Suances estuary
Understanding how river and marine waters mix in estuaries is key to their conservation and sustainable management, especially in a context of climate change and increasing human pressure
Raúl Medina, Managing Director of IHCantabria, winner of the Juan María Parés 2024 Research Award of the UC Social Council
The jury emphasizes that Medina is “an international reference in the field of research in Coastal and Oceanic Engineering”.
IHCantabria has participated in the ‘DEEP Conference’ for business innovation ecosystems that, in its 2025 edition, focuses on the Nature-based Economy
This international congress took place in Aranda de Duero, Burgos, on March 26 and 27. IHCantabria participated as co-facilitator of a workshop.
IHCantabria advances in the development of the experimental infrastructure of the Gran Tanque (ICTS MARHIS)
IHTESEO will make it possible to predict, in real time, the route and expansion of oil spills, chemical substances and floating spills, as well as to assist in the rescue of shipwrecked persons.
March 22, 2025: World Water Day and IHCantabria’s 18th Anniversary
On the occasion of World Water Day and the anniversary of IHCantabria, the general director of this institute, Raúl Medina, states that “research and innovation are the key to ensure the water of tomorrow”.
IHCantabria launches IHTESEO, an innovative modeling system for predicting the evolution of marine spills with global reach
IHTESEO will make it possible to predict, in real time, the route and expansion of oil spills, chemical substances and floating spills, as well as to assist in the rescue of shipwrecked persons.
Eva Romano, researcher at IHCantabria, receives an award for the best doctoral thesis of the Smart Ports Chair
Eva Romano Moreno, researcher of the Ports and Coastal Infrastructures Group of the Institute of Environmental Hydraulics of Cantabria (IHCantabria), has received one of the Smart Ports Chair Awards, in the category of Best Doctoral Thesis, in a ceremony held on March 10 at the facilities of the Port of Castellón, in the Valencian Community. These awards are granted by the Universitat Jaume I and the Port Authority of Castellón.
IHCantabria and LANDLAB gave a workshop on adaptation measures highlighting the role of nature-based solutions (LIFE AdaptCalaMillor project)
The objective of the workshop was to provide information to public administrations and stakeholders on how to address the effects of climate change on urban environments and beaches, with special mention of nature-based solutions.
COSNORTH offers improved environmental, maritime and climate services on Spain’s northern coastline
This project, led by IHCantabria with the support of European and national entities, represents a significant advance in the monitoring and management of the marine environment, to promote sustainability and safety in coastal and estuarine areas.
