Author: megan@instituteofwater.org.uk
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May 28, 2020Royal Academy of Engineering Strategy for 2020-25Amidst the turmoil of the last two months we have been working to finalise the Academy’s strategy for the next five years, drawing on the thoughts that so many of you shared during the consultation process. RAEng is now |
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May 22, 2020This World Environment Day and Beyond, Engage with the Biodiversity All Around UsWe are proud to support the UN’s ‘World Environment Day’ initiative. This year’s theme is Biodiversity – and we want everyone to play their part. We’re looking for actions large and small – they all make a really positive difference. |
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May 21, 2020Outstanding Finalists Announced for the 2020 SocEnv AwardsThe annual SocEnv Awards has once again attracted an extremely high calibre of entries. The record number of nominations have resulted in 12 finalists for the Environmental Professional of the Year award and 5 finalists for the Registrant Newcomer of |
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May 19, 2020Celebrating an Environmental Chartership Landmark: 10,000 and RisingA significant milestone for environmental professionalism across sectors. The Society for the Environment is delighted to announce that the 10,000th environmental professional has met the standard to achieve Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) registration. CEnv is a highly sought after, internationally respected |
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May 6, 2020National Engineering Policy Centre to provide advice to government on reaching net zero emissionsThe National Engineering Policy Centre, led by the Royal Academy of Engineering, has convened a diverse range of experts to provide agile and continued advice to government to help address the long-term global threat posed by climate change and support |
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May 5, 2020DUNFERMLINE WORKS GO GREENDunfermline Waste Water Treatment Works has turned to green energy to boost Scottish Water’s pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2040. It is the latest Scottish Water site to have solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels installed. Scottish Water Horizons, our |
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April 30, 2020Supply chains: call for inputThe Royal Academy of Engineering and its partners across the National Engineering Policy Centre are working to support government by helping identify potential future shortages and bottlenecks across critical supply chains in coming months. We would like to hear from engineers from |
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April 26, 2020IWA WORLD WATER CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION – EXTENDED DEADLINEAre you a member of the Institute of Water and keen to find out about water challenges and solutions worldwide? If so, there is an amazing opportunity just around the corner. The International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition will |
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April 24, 2020Anthony Ferrar appointed as Water UK ChairmanAnthony Ferrar has been appointed the new Chairman of Water UK. He replaces Sir Brian Bender who held the role since August 2015. Anthony previously held the position of Managing Director at SES Water for 11 years before retiring in |
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April 22, 2020Sarah Bentley announced as Thames Water’s new CEOThames Water has today announced the appointment of Sarah Bentley as chief executive officer, starting this autumn. During her time at Severn Trent, Sarah has been the chief customer officer responsible for customer retail and network operations, group technology and transformation. |