UKWIR seeks Expressions of Interest for latest research projects
UKWIR, the organisation responsible for facilitating the shaping of the water industry's research agenda, is seeking Expressions of interest (EOI) for expert partners ready to carry out targeted research projects to tackle the biggest issues facing the water sector.
UKWIR - sector-wide research is critical for building knowledge on carbon and water
Sector-wide research is critical for navigating the myriad approaches that the water sector might pursue for reducing its carbon footprint and reaching net zero by 2030, says Dan Green, head of sustainability and innovation at Wessex Water, and programme lead for UKWIR’s carbon research projects.
Leading national water science facility officially opened at Cranfield University
A leading national water science facility has been officially opened at Cranfield University.
UKWIR launches 2021 Research Programme
UKWIR has launched the next round of its research programme that will deliver 12 new projects to help the water sector meet the challenges of the future.
UKWIR makes key data on trace chemicals in wastewater publicly available in water industry first
A new database that contains important information on trace chemicals found in treated wastewater has gone live and, in a water industry first, is being made publicly available for anyone to access.
Anglo Israel Association to work with UK Israel Business to strengthen bilateral relationship
The Anglo Israel Association (AIA) and UK Israel Business (UKIB) have agreed to work together in their shared mission to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the UK and Israel.
Budget 2020 – Chancellor announces £multi billion funding for flood infrastructure and natural habitats
New Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out details of additional funding for flood infrastructure in the UK in today’s Budget speech, together with announcing the establishment of a new Nature for Climate Fund.
DFID to hold early market engagement event on proposed new £12m research Commissioning Centre model
The Department for International Development (DFID) research and evidence division (RED) is considering changing the way it commissions research through competition and holding an early market engagement event this week to explore the options.
UK Water Industry Research to hold first-ever annual conference
UKWIR, the organisation which facilitates, manages and delivers a strategic programme of research projects for UK and Ireland water companies, is to hold its first-ever conference in March.
University of Exeter to host pioneering new Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste
Research England has announced a £10.5 million investment which will fund a pioneering new collaborative research centre to be hosted at the University of Exeter – the centre has already received more than £20 million of funding from South West Water.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
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Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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