We’re delighted to share that Professor Margaret Graham, Chair of Environmental Geochemistry, School of GeoSciences, has been appointed as Co-Director of the International Institute for Environmental Studies (IIES) along with Associate Professor Huy Dang, School of Environment, Trent University, Canada. Associate Professor Huy Dang and Professor Margaret Graham (image credit: IIES) Following on from ten years of leadership from the IIES founding Director, Professor Douglas Evans, Professor Margaret Graham and Professor Huy Dang aim to build on the success of the Institute as they “work to promote the IIES as a global leader in the development of research and policy for the management of environmental issues having international dimensions.” About the International Institute for Environmental Studies The IIES is a global network of 28 institutions that brings together leading researchers, policy analysts, postdoctoral fellows, and students to collaboratively address environmental issues with international dimensions. With a vision to become a global leader in research and policy development for environmental management, the Institute supports academic and applied research in environmental science, sustainability and environmental policy. Through joint projects, knowledge exchange, and public engagement events, IIES helps transfer research outcomes to its governmental and industrial partners, and to the wider public.Professor Graham brings to the role extensive experience in interdisciplinary environmental research. She has been an active member of IIES since its launch in 2015 and has collaborated internationally on climate resilience and ecosystem restoration projects.On her appointment as Co-Director, Professor Graham shares: Just a few weeks ago, I co-chaired the 9th Annual IIES Science and Policy Workshop and the 8th IIES Graduate Forum, with Professor Craig Sheridan, Director of Wits: Water, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, and we brought together ~120 graduate students and senior faculty from almost all continents, representing different cultures, disciplines, and ways of thinking. There were wide-ranging and challenging discussions around the theme of “Water”, including a panel session focused on water management and peace-building. Early career researchers led interactive graduate forum activities on water stewardship. Inspired by the creativity and infectious enthusiasm of all involved, I look forward to building upon this success in my new role as the IIES Co-Director. Professor Margaret Graham Chair of Environmental Geochemistry, Co-Director of the IIES Further information Read the full announcement and find out more about the IIES on the IIES website Publication date 13 Jun, 2025
