Water industry still needs to address exclusion, says OFWAT chief
A glass ceiling is still “looming over” women working across the water industry and despite some progress, the sector is being held back by...
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Bringing people together to deliver clean water in Tanzania
Situated in the mountains of north-western Tanzania, the rural district of Karagwe was once an influential kingdom where wealth was measured in cattle. While...
Virtual reality training wins water industry innovation award
Drainage and utility specialist Lanes Group plc has won the Institute of Water of Innovation Award 2020 for the South East Region for leading...
Events will address current challenges in energy grid communication
Energy software provider COPA-DATA has announced the program for the first of four zenon "Energy Day" events planned for 2020. The firm has, so...
Water trade association pledges to improve gender equality
• Trade association calls for "a sector where everyone can succeed"
• Pledge made to ensure equality within its own workforce
• Commitment to bring more...
Sponsored content: IEMA sustainability skills for the workforce and managers – new courses launched
RRC is proud to announce the launch of two new IEMA sustainability courses: "Sustainability Skills for the Workforce", and "Sustainability Skills for Managers."
The group...
Webinar will look at how to develop an effective corporate net zero strategy
The first in a series of webinars to help organizations develop a practical and actionable net zero strategy will be hosted by environmental consultancy...
Sponsored content: Role play delivers communication success
Lanes Group plc has used a professional actor to carry out role-play training for line managers
From refugee to senior engineer: One person’s story
Biniam Haddish is a former refugee from East Africa who now holds a senior position at National Grid Energy System Operator (ESO). In 2005,...
Funds for real-time nutrient sensing
An overhaul of British Water’s wastewater treatment technicians’ training means plant operatives will now undertake onsite assessment to complete the course
New online library collection and teaching facility aims to help students learn about UN...
Academic publishing group Taylor & Francis has introduced a new Sustainable Development Goals Online platform, featuring an online library of over 12,000 articles and...
Cities play pivotal role in attracting circular economy jobs, suggests report
Local government programmes which encourage and support circular economy practices, such as repair, recycling and circular design activities, not only help attract new investment...
Drainage contractors trade association announces electro-mechanical and milling course
The National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC) has introduced a new accredited course - an addition to its existing range of courses accredited by...
11 million people employed in renewable energy worldwide in 2018
Eleven million people were employed in renewable energy worldwide in 2018 according to the latest analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This...
Training modules aim to help water professionals address challenges of the future
At Utility Week Live on 21 May WRc launched its latest offering to support the water sector - WRc Academy.
As the group's literature puts...
Fellowships recognise UK environmental innovators
Bex Lynam, a Marine Advocacy Officer for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, will travel to Canada and the US, and use her findings to improve awareness...
Mechanical seal specialist wins business award for skills development
AESSEAL, a Rotherham based manufacturer that specialises in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems, has won national recognition at this...
New asbestos awareness course for waste management workers
With asbestos-related deaths on the rise, a new course will specifically address people who work in waste management or on civic amenity sites, titled...
Potato-waste wood substitute earns inventor young engineering entrepreneur award
Rowan Minkley, co-founder and CEO of Chip[s] Board, received the award from the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub on 22 November
