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November 28, 2019 Take the pledge! Go Digital, Go Green! Here at the Institute of Water we are aiming to be a more sustainable Professional Body by empowering staff, committees and members to make environmentally driven decisions. IWater Member? Are you aware that you can opt out of receiving a Read More

November 22, 2019 The Engineering Talent Awards 2020 are now OPEN for entry! The Engineering Talent Awards 2020, powered by EqualEngineers is a new set of awards to celebrate the diversity of the engineering and technology profession. The awards will raise the profile of the engineering and technology profession across the UK and Read More

November 21, 2019 ITN PRODUCTIONS INDUSTRY NEWS & INSTITUTE OF WATER THE INSTITUTE OF WATER PRESENTS “OUR WATER: OUR FUTURE” A COLLABORATION WITH ITN PRODUCTIONS INDUSTRY NEWS LAUNCHING JUNE 2020 The Institute of Water and ITN Productions Industry News are producing a news and current affairs-style programme, “Our Water: Our Future” Read More

November 19, 2019 SocEnv Supports New ‘Pledge to Net Zero’ Initiative The Society for the Environment (SocEnv) is proud to be among the leaders of a new initiative ‘Pledge to Net Zero’. The pledge gives industry organisations and private businesses the platform to lead the way and commit to achieving science-based Read More

November 18, 2019 South East Weekend School Newsletter A delegate’s perspective: How I felt about the event, what I enjoyed and what I took away. Ivan Rozmetanyuk, Anglian Water I believe that the South-East Area Weekend School was the single most important and valuable event that I have Read More

October 31, 2019 Veolia gains royal recognition for ‘Respect at Work’ training Veolia has been recognised for outstanding commitment to workplace training by gaining a Princess Royal Training Award (PRTA) for its recent initiative:  Respect at Work. The awards were presented by HRH Princess Anne, at a ceremony held at St James’s Read More

October 31, 2019 Ian McAulay provides the South East Area with some fascinating insights from Space Ships to Anfield! The South East Area were delighted to hold an exclusive event with the CEO of Southern Water, Ian McAulay, in October. It was hosted in a private dining room at the Ginger Pig restaurant situated in the heart of Hove. Read More

October 23, 2019 Speakers inspire Women in Water campaign Delegates to the second Women in Water conference organised by British Water have embraced the trade association’s campaign to support women in the industry. The event took place at MWH Treatment’s Manchester headquarters on 16 October and speakers shared their Read More

October 14, 2019 Applications are now open for the 2020 MacRobert Award for UK engineering innovation The Award is the UK’s longest running and most prestigious prize for engineering innovation. It recognises outstanding engineering innovation combined with proven commercial success and tangible social benefit. Winners receive a £50,000 cash prize, gold medal and national acclaim. Applications Read More

October 10, 2019 Sink to River – River to Tap – A review of potential risks from nano-particles & microplastics UKWIR has carried out the first study of its kind in the UK to develop a robust approach to sampling and detection of microplastic particles in the treated water cycle. This included accurately measuring the presence of microplastic particles in Read More