A new governance structure for the Foundation for Water Research (FWR) has been launched, as part of the efforts to refresh the mission of this vital body analysing and translating water research for different audiences. The water sector is in flux in the UK and the revitalised FWR, which recently joined the IES family, has a critical […]
The UK has agreed associate membership of the EU-wide Horizon Europe and Copernicus research programmes. However, scientists say the years out of the programme has done ‘untold damage’.
Realising smarter stormwater management: A review of the barriers and a roadmap for real world application A new paper in the Journal of Water Research provides a structured methodology for overcoming barriers to the effective management of stormwater systems. The highlights include: Current implementation of internet-of-things enabled stormwater management systems is low. Barriers related to […]
UKWIR’s 2022/23 Annual Review is now available. This year’s review, “Breathing new life into water research,” highlights the most significant research achievements from the past year and UKWIR’s plans for the future. It also includes profiles of some Programme and Co-Programme Leads, as well as stories about the impact of the work. There’s also a first […]
A 15-country study has confirmed that people living near or visiting the seaside enjoy better health. The concept that proximity to the ocean could foster better health isn’t entirely novel. We can trace this idea back to 1660, when English physicians started advocating for sea bathing and coastal strolls as wellness practices. By the mid-19th century, indulging […]
Eco-friendly gardeners should be given a cut in their council tax, scientists have recommended, as research shows cities may have lost as much as 50% of their green garden space over the past two decades. Paving over gardens and using plastic grass has become a trend in recent years, which contributes to flooding, rising urban […]
A new NetworkNature knowledge database is available, bringing together European research, policy, projects and market-based tools in a searchable online database. It is easily searchable and includes multiple UK references. Introduction to the database As the recognition of the potential Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) grows, so too does the need for a robust evidence base and […]
Free access to over 1,000 of UKWIR’s research reports has now been made easier due to the launch of a new “MyLibrary” feature on the UKWIR website. The feature provides new ways to access, organise and share UKWIR’s work – supporting our ambition to provide open access for members, collaborators, regulators, academics, and other stakeholders. […]