Cranfield University Past Events
The National Debate on Resilience in the Water Sector is a new event hosted by Cranfield University and organised by the new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe). The WIRe CDT is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and its aim is to nurture a new generation of research leaders to provide the multi-disciplinary, disruptive thinking to enhance the resilience of new and existing water infrastructure. The National Debate on Resilience in the Water Sector aims to bring together professionals active in the UK water sector to stimulate a nationwide discussion and encourage networking and collaboration to deliver a resilient water infrastructure. The topic of this first National Debate is: `Achieving net-zero carbon emissions in the water industry by 2030`.
Our annual conference of the UK Network on Potable Water Treatment and Supply has moved online! This conference is the thirteenth in an annual series focusing on drinking water production, from source to tap. Attendees of the conference will have the opportunity to get the latest information on water treatment and supply, and interact on the topics with scientists and researchers from water companies and leading global academic institutions. Overview This conference is the thirteenth in an annual series focusing on drinking water production from source to tap. Despite a recent move to a fully virtual event for the first time in 13 years, it will remain an excellent opportunity for attendees to get the latest information on water treatment and supply, an interact on the topic with scientists and researchers from water companies and leading global academic institutions.
Increasingly, environmental issues are a nexus around which societal and business agendas are set. Executives and officials need up-to-date understanding of the scientific and technological evidence base for business strategies and environmental policies. Cranfield University have joined forces with Herbert Smith Freehills, one of the worlds leading law firms, to create ‘Science for the Green Economy’, a seminar series which provides timely and accessible seminars supported by authoritative briefing papers. Through this series, we aim to create a dynamic community of senior practitioners in global companies, Governments, NGOs, universities, scientific institutions and consulting firms.
Understand clearly what is meant by ecosystem services in the context of river and floodplain restoration and for natural flood risk management. Recognise the environmental, economic and social benefits of taking a systemic approach to assessment of ecosystem interventions. Using ‘real world’ case studies to learn about the different mechanisms for valuating ecosystem benefits ranging from: Simple, expert- or stakeholder-based. Benefit transfer techniques. More complex valuation methods and when they may require assessment, through to more complex methodologies.
Professor Simon Parsons has been chosen to receive the 2014 Sustainable Water Award by the Environment, Sustainability and Energy Division Awards Committee for advancing the understanding of natural organic matter in water treatment and how it affects the performance of oxidation processes and the fate of micro-pollutants, as well as the development of treatment processes to improve water quality and sustainability. His Award Lecture is on Water Treatment Sustainability and this is the first in a series of four Award Lectures to be held in 2014/15. The Award Lecture follows the UK Network on Potable Water Treatment and Supply Conference at Cranfield University which provides an excellent opportunity for scientists, engineers, regulators and researchers working in this area to network and discuss key water issues. This conference aims to promote the exchange of the latest information and developments in water treatment and supply.
The 3rd Low Energy Wastewater Treatment Systems Conference and the 2nd Wastewater Network Conference will take place at Cranfield University this year, and is supported by The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). With the ever increasing need for robust, sustainable and low cost treatment technologies, innovation in low energy and resource recovery technologies are critical for helping the water industry meet its performance targets and be ready for the future. As previous editions of the conference, our programme consists entirely of invited talks from experts from within the industry and academia.
Join us at our forthcoming Environment Open Day to find out more about Cranfield University's specialist full and part time environmental Masters' courses and research opportunities. During the session you will have the opportunity to meet Cranfield academics, tour our state-of-the-art facilities and explore our extensive campus. Cranfield University is recognised internationally for its extensive work in relation to water and the environment in key areas, including: Environmental economics Environmental management Geographical information management Health and the environment Natural resource management Renewable energy technology Waste and resource management Water management