UKIEG 2025 Annual Conference & AGM

About the Conference

The UKIEG Annual Conference & AGM 2025 explores The Impact of Net Zero on Health and the Environment. Join academics, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss Indoor Environmental Quality, sustainable design, advanced monitoring, and their connections with health outcomes.

Registration closes on 5th of June 2025

Key Dates:

14th April 2025: Abstract submission deadline

Early May 2025: Notification of abstract acceptance

5th June 2025: Registration Closes

19 June 2025: Conference day

Conference Highlights

Keynote address by Prof. Catherine Noakes
Panel debate on Net-Zero Building Standards
Oral presentations from researchers and practitioners
Poster sessions and networking opportunities
UKIEG Annual General Meeting

The Healthy Buildings Network

The Healthy Buildings Networkbrings together researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to advance knowledge and practice in creating healthier indoor environments. Based at the University of Leeds, our network focuses on the intersection of building design, indoor environmental quality, and human health.

Interdisciplinary Research

We bring together experts from engineering, architecture, public health, and social sciences to tackle complex challenges in creating healthy buildings.

Knowledge Exchange

Our network facilitates knowledge sharing between academia and industry through events, workshops, and collaborative projects.

Policy Impact

We work to inform and influence policy developments that promote healthier indoor environments and sustainable building practices.

Visit the HBN Website

Host

UK Indoor Environment Group

University of Leeds

Supported by

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Catherine Noakes OBE FREng

Professor of Environmental Engineering for Buildings
University of Leeds

Morning Keynote Address

About Catherine

Catherine Noakes is renowned internationally for her pioneering research on airborne disease transmission, ventilation, and indoor air quality. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she advised the UK Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).

Catherine's multidisciplinary approach has significantly advanced understanding of infection risk in indoor environments, influencing both public health policy and building design globally.

Afternoon Panel Debate:
"Net-Zero Building Standards: Where is Health and Wellbeing?"

Kate de Selincourt

Journalist and Researcher

Kate de Selincourt is a journalist and researcher with a focus on the intersection of health, environment, and policy. She has written extensively on the implications of building standards for public health and wellbeing, advocating for a more integrated approach to indoor environmental quality in the context of net-zero transitions.

Julie Godefroy

Head of Sustainability, CIBSE

Julie Godefroy is a Chartered Engineer and the Head of Sustainability at CIBSE, leading key initiatives including the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard. Julie also works independently as a sustainability consultant specializing in building performance evaluation, climate resilience, and retrofit strategies.

The afternoon debate will explore critical gaps in current net-zero standards, particularly the underrepresentation of health and wellbeing considerations. Our panelists will discuss how we can better integrate human health outcomes into sustainable building practices and policies.

Draft Conference Programme

Please note that this is a draft program subject to minor changes. Final details will be confirmed closer to the event date.

Thursday, 19 June 2025

10:00 - 10:30 | Arrival Coffee with pastries

10:30 - 10:40 | Opening Remarks

Prof. Sani Dimitroulopoulou (UKHSA) + Dr. Marco-Felipe King (Leeds) Welcome

10:40 - 11:15 | Keynote Address (25 min + 10 min Q&A)

Professor Cath Noakes, University of Leeds

Chair: Prof. Sani Dimitroulopoulou

11:15 - 12:15 | Session 1: Indoor Air & Ventilation

Chair: Dr. Marco-Felipe King - University of Leeds

4 presentations (12 minutes each with 3 minutes for questions)

12:15 - 12:30 | Comfort Break

12:30 - 13:00 | Networks and Research Funding Session

Chair: Dr. Issie Myers - Independent Consultant - Health, Policy and the Environment

Brief presentations from representatives of new research networks (5 minutes each):

HESTIA Network – Doug Booker
CHILI Hub – Niloofar Shoari
INHABIT Hub – Ruth Doherty
HEARTH Research Hub - Rajat Gutpta
Indoor PM network – Sierra Clark and Abigail Hathway
Breathe In – Bruno Fraga

13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch & UKIEG Annual General Meeting

Important to have good time for poster viewing

14:00 - 14:30 | Panel Discussion + Q&A

Chair: Prof. Marcella Ucci - UCL

Panelists (5 minute provocative speech each):

Kate de Selincourt, Journalist & Researcher
Julie Godefroy, CIBSE

14:30 - 15:30 | Session 2: Net-Zero Transitions and Indoor Environment Quality

Chair: Sierra Clark

Presentations (12 minutes each with 3 minutes for questions)

15:30 - 15:45 | Coffee Break & Poster Viewing

Vote here for posters

15:45 - 16:45 | Session 3: Innovative Approaches to Healthy Indoor Environments

Chair: Dr. Alejandro Moreno-Rangel - Strathclyde

Presentations (12 minutes each with 3 minutes for questions)

16:45 - 17:00 | Closing Remarks

Prof. Sani Dimitroulopoulou

17:00 - 18:00 | Networking, Drinks + Canapé Reception

The program may be subject to minor changes based on abstract submissions and logistical considerations.

Venue

School of Civil Engineering, LT A

University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK

The venue is located on the main University of Leeds campus, easily accessible from Leeds city center by bus (1,9,56 stop Mechanical Engineering) or taxi.

Getting to Leeds

Leeds Bradford Airport is approximately 8 miles from the city center
Leeds Railway Station offers connections to major UK cities
The University is a 20-minute walk from Leeds Railway Station

How to Get to the Conference Venue

The School of Civil Engineering at University of Leeds is a 20-minute walk from the center of Leeds.

By Bus

The following buses from Headrow (Stop L) will drop you at Leeds University (Stop F), right at the entrance of the venue:

23/24: Holt Park
25: Lawnswood
27: Guiseley Morrisons
28: Adel
56: Moor Grange

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From Leeds Train Station

For directions from the Train Station to the School of Civil Engineering, you can use this route map:

View Bus Route

Parking

Parking is available on campus for £7 for the day (payable on exit). Please register in advance:

Register for Parking

Accommodation

There is a variety of hotels around Leeds city centre. Here are some recommendations:

North City Centre (Closest to University)

Premier Inn City Centre – Leeds Arena - Hepworth Point, Clay Pit Ln, Leeds LS2 8BQ • 0333 321 9266 (Closest to venue)
ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena - Wade Ln, Leeds LS2 8NJ
easyHotel Leeds City Centre - 18-22 Lands Ln, Leeds LS1 6LB
ibis budget Leeds Centre Crown Point - 2, The Gateway North, Crown Point Rd, Leeds LS9 8BZ • 0113 245 0725
Travelodge Leeds Central Vicar Lane - 107 Vicar Ln, Leeds LS1 6PJ
The Wrens - 61A New Briggate, Leeds LS2 8JG
Mansio Suites Headrow - 10 Butts Ct, Leeds LS1 5JS

Leeds Train Station Area

The Queens Hotel - New Station Street City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ
DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre - Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds LS1 4BR

We recommend booking accommodation early as Leeds is a popular destination.

Registration

Registration is now open! Please select the appropriate category below.

Registration Fees

PhD student (some registration waivers are available)

£50 Register

UKIEG member

£70 Register

University of Leeds staff

£70 Register

Regular

£100 Register

Industry sponsorship

£200 Register

For industry sponsorship inquiries, please contact Healthy Buildings Network at healthy_buildings_network@leeds.ac.uk

Industry Exhibition Stands

We offer opportunities for industry partners to showcase their products and services related to indoor environmental quality, building technologies, and sustainable design.

Exhibition Package Includes:

Dedicated exhibition space
2 × conference tickets included
Company logo on conference materials
Networking with academic and industry delegates

Limited exhibition space is available.

Contact for Exhibition Inquiry

Abstract Submission

Submit your abstracts for oral presentations or posters by 14 April 2025. Authors will be notified of acceptance by the beginning of May 2025.

Submission Guidelines

Abstracts should be 300 words
Topics could relate to the conference theme: "The Impact of Net Zero on Health and the Environment", but others are also welcome
Please indicate your preference for oral or poster presentation
Selected abstracts will be invited for publication in a special issue
A few registration waivers are available to PhD students who can demonstrate how the conference would be beneficial to their career with a focus on equality, diversity and inclusivity

Submit Abstract

Contact

General Inquiries

Email: healthy_buildings_network@leeds.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)113 343 1957

Registration Support