Research related to floodingis contained within and publicised through the Environment Group Research Programme,full details are available on the Executive website at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Research/17824/10205.Currently the University of Dundee, Department of Geography is engaged through this programmein a research project on Exploring the Social Impacts of Flood Risk and Floodingin Scotland.In addition the Executive supportsthe UK wide Flooding Risk Management Research Consortium, which employs manyuniversity-based researchers and has the specific objective of developing and trainingthe next generation of flood risk management professionals through their involvementin and exposure to the consortium’s research.The Executive has also establisheda Flood Risk Management Service, which is provided by Scotland...