The 8th InterPore UK Chapter Conference in Porous Media, held at Loughborough University between the 1st and 2nd of September 2025, brought together researchers, industry experts, and students to discuss recent advances in porous media research. The event was chaired by Dr Diganta Bhusan Das, who opened the conference with a warm welcome, followed by greetings from Professor Dan Parsons, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Loughborough University, and Professor Moataz Attallah, the Dean of the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering (AACME) at the University. More than sixty-five participants were registered, representing a wide cross-section of the UK porous media community, with additional contributions from international colleagues in Germany, Ireland, and India.

The meeting combined high-level distinguished lectures, invited talks, oral communications, flash presentations, and poster sessions. Across eight thematic sessions, the conference showcased the diverse applications of porous media in environmental engineering, energy systems, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing, while also providing early-career researchers with a platform to present their emerging work. 

For more photos and details from the event, see the full report, conference agenda, and book of abstracts.