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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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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