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This webinar discussed opportunities to apply for funding for research in improving the air quality of our built environment. The four EPSRC micro networks Air Hub, BreatheIn, GreenIN and HESTIA came together to explain their sandpits so attendees could understand which best suits their research interests, aswell as providing practical details including relevant dates and sandpit format. 

This 2-hour online workshop brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the health impacts of indoor particulate matter (PM) and identify future research directions in this rapidly evolving field. It featured a combination of talks and interactive group discussions exploring the burden of disease linked to indoor particulate matter (PM), the challenges of quantifying these impacts, current data and health evidence gaps, and the implications for patients and clinicians. Participants also heard several “quick-fire” presentations showcasing ongoing research from teams across the UK. 

The partner launch aimed to connect partners across academia, local authorities, and health organisations, share current initiatives related to indoor air quality, and identify the shared challenges and opportunities that could benefit from collaborative approaches. 

The World Ventilation Day panel webinar, hosted by the EPSRC networks AIRHUB, HESTIA, BREATHIN and GREENIN in partnership with UKIEG, brought together leading experts in engineering, public health, sustainability and energy to discuss how ventilation and wider building design, shape indoor air quality, health and wellbeing. Speakers highlighted the challenges facing UK homes, schools and healthcare settings, from ageing estates and poor installation quality to gaps in public understanding and explored practical pathways to healthier, low-carbon indoor environments. The session emphasised the need for clearer guidance, stronger standards, better training and coordinated policy action to ensure that every building supports the health of the people who use it.