Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
External positions
External Examiner MSc Sustainability Transitions, University of Aberdeen
1 Sept 2022 → …
Visiting Professor, University of Western Australia
30 Jun 2021 → …
Research Highlights, Institutes and Platforms
- Sustainable Futures
- Sustainable Consumption Institute
- Manchester China Institute
- Manchester Urban Institute
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Demand thinking in futures research: Characterising assumptions in studies of domestic water use
Immel-Parkinson, L., Browne, A. L. & Hoolohan, C., Jun 2026, In: Sustainable Futures. 11, 101896.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Litmus (Cottonopolis Collective) x Human Natures Exhibition at Manchester Museum
Cottonopolis Collective, U. O. M. (Artist), Webster, R. (Curator), Linney, N. (Artist), Browne, A. L. (Co-curator), Pottinger, L. (Co-curator), Beeston, E. (Co-curator), Dodge, M., Kellett, S., Pinarbasi, S. (Other), Speak, A. (Other), Bishop, T. (Other) & Clay, G. (Other), 2026Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition
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On shaky grounds: situating safe sanitation in Mumbai’s sub-surface legacies of waste
Dewoolkar, P., Browne, A. L., Iossifova, D. & Millington, N., 1 May 2026, In: Geoforum. 171, 104572.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tracing invisible impacts of housing and planning policy on water: Summary Report
Hoolohan, C., Immel-Parkinson, L. & Browne, A. L., 2026, Manchester: Tyndall Centre. 7 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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A people-centred perspective on Enabling Water Smart Communities. Understanding public and professional perspectives on the future of water and housing. Synthesis of University of Manchester research for Enabling Water Smart Communities.
Hoolohan, C., Foggitt, E. & Browne, A. L., 2025, University of Manchester. 48 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
File77 Downloads (Pure)
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AQUAROAD: Advancing Groundwater Quality in the Global South: Geochemical Processes, Remediation, Optimisation & Co-Designed Decision-Making Frameworks
Richards, L. (PI), Browne, A. L. (CoI), Harou, J. (CoI), Huck, J. (CoI), Lloyd, J. (CoI), Polya, D. (CoI), Raveendran Nair, R. (CoI) & Yang, J.-B. (CoI)
1/10/24 → 30/09/28
Project: Research
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A social practice perspective on future water demand challenges in England 2040 and 2050
Hoolohan, C. (PI), Browne, A. L. (Supervisor) & Immel-Parkinson, L. (PGR student)
1/07/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Other
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Water in the UK: Changing Patterns of Water use in high-use households
Hoolohan, C. (PI), Browne, A. L. (Supervisor) & OOMAAR, M. (PGR student)
16/06/23 → 31/01/27
Project: Other
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Tracing invisible water demand policies
Hoolohan, C. (PI), Browne, A. L. (CoI) & Foggitt, E. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Enabling Water Smart Communities
Hoolohan, C. (PI) & Browne, A. L. (CoI)
1/12/22 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
Activities
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“Water Scarcity” - Private Parliamentary Roundtable Event chaired by John Milne MP (Liberal Democrats, Member of Parliament for Horsham)
Browne, A. L. (Co-Chair), Foster, T. (Co-Chair), Immel-Parkinson, L. (Participant), Taylor-Deacon, T. (Participant), Booth, S. (Organiser) & Hoolohan, C. (Other)
18 May 2026Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
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Ofwat Water Efficiency Lab 1 Judge
Browne, A. L. (Advisor)
24 Mar 2026 → 7 May 2026Activity: Consultancy, spin-outs, CPD & licensing › Consultancy & Services › Research
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Everyday water practices: Starting points for collective and transformative change to water demand
Browne, A. L. (Invited speaker)
2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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Litmus: Environmental legacies of cotton
Pottinger, L. (Chair), Linney, N. (Chair), Browne, A. L. (Chair), Beeston, E. (Curator) & Tozzi, A. (Curator)
29 Sept 2023 → 29 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
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Xingju Zhong
Browne, A. L. (Host)
2023 → Dec 2024Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor › Research
Impacts
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Reframing Intervention Pathways for Sewer Blockage and Plastic Pollution
Browne, A. L. (Participant) & Hoolohan, C. (Participant)
Impact
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Translating Social Research on Household Water Demand into Industry Practice
Browne, A. L. (Participant), Hoolohan, C. (Participant) & Cahill, J. (Participant)
Impact: Economic, Awareness and understanding, Environmental
Press/Media
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How do we reduce household water demand in a water-scarce future?
20/10/27
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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Manchester Museum launches new exhibition exploring humanity’s relationship with nature
Collective, C., Browne, A. L., Pottinger, L., Linney, N. & Beeston, E.
15/05/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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Running dry? The invisible impacts on water demand
Hoolohan, C., Browne, A. L. & Immel-Parkinson, L.
26/01/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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Waterfall - Water Saving Podcast: Enabling Water Smart Communities - Social Innovations In Water Conservation
16/08/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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Cloth Cultures with Amber Butchart Season 3 Episode 7
31/08/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media