08 Nov 2023
UKWIR (UK Water Industry Research) has published a new report ‘Enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK & Irish water industries’. Commendably, the water industry has recognised a lack of diversity, identifying that the workforce across the sector is not representative of the communities they serve. The project used a mixed method of research […]
26 Sep 2023
Reported in the Guardian, pollution from treated and untreated sewage is the greatest threat to river biodiversity, causing more damage than runoff from farms, according to research. There is a need for more regulation of water companies and improvements at their treatment plans to protect rivers, say the authors of the study. The research from […]
20 Sep 2023
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 […]
13 Sep 2023
06 Sep 2023
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 […]
05 Jul 2023
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 […]
06 Jun 2023
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 […]
26 Apr 2023
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 […]
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