UKWIR
UKWIR is a company that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
UKWIR launches major research drive
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has announced its latest compendium of Expressions of Interest (EoIs). The UK's leading water sector research organisation invites the research and supply chain community to bid on 11 critical projects designed to redefine the sector’s approach to climate change, emerging pollutants and infrastructure resilience. As the water sector in the UK […]
UKWIR invites expressions of interest for latest research projects
UKWIR is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from expert partners to contribute to developing the knowledge, insight, and recommendations necessary to address various opportunities and challenges across the water cycle. As a not-for-profit organisation, UKWIR facilitates, manages, and executes a strategic research programme designed to provide valuable benefits for water companies in the UK and […]
UKWIR appoints Mike Rose as new CEO
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR), the leading research organisation for the UK water industry, today announced the appointment of Mike Rose as new chief executive officer with immediate effect. With a career including senior positions in utilities and global consultancy organisations, Rose brings diverse experience to UKWIR. His appointment comes at a crucial time […]
Progressive partnerships will refresh water sector narrative
The need for a radical rethink of how the water sector communicates, internally, and with the media and the public, was a key theme of the UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR)’s fourth annual conference, which took place in London on 30 November 2023. In the first session of the day, Thames Water’s head of media […]
Research and innovation key to addressing water challenges
Unprecedented concern and curiosity from the public about the water environment, resources and infrastructure signals the need to change the way research and innovation initiatives are communicated. On 30 November, at UKWIR’s annual conference, water company executives will join leaders from regulators, media, non-governmental organisations and the supply chain, to discuss the role of research […]
Unleashing innovation research in the water sector
The UK water sector is preparing to meet the challenges of AMP8, and in November, Helen Wakeham, director of water transformation at the Environment Agency, will deliver a keynote speech at UKWIR’s annual conference. Here, she discusses the research, innovation and funding opportunities for the water sector. What role do research and innovation play in addressing […]
Rebuilding water sector trust through research and innovation
Registrations are now open for UKWIR's fourth annual conference, which will be held in London on 30 November 2023. The event will explore the importance of research, innovation and communication in addressing the water challenges of the 21st century, with perspectives from a range of high-profile speakers from across water companies, regulators, the water media […]
Latest UKWIR projects available for expression of interest
UKWIR (United Kingdom Water Industry Research) is now seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from expert partners or consortiums able to deliver targeted research projects tackling the biggest issues facing the water sector. UKWIR is a not-for-profit organisation that facilitates, manages, and delivers a strategic programme of research projects for water companies in the UK and […]
CIP micropollutants research published by UKWIR
Thirteen research reports have just been published, which aim to boost the water sector’s knowledge of microplastics and further the understanding of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) in wastewater treatment processes. The reports are from the final stage of the UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) Chemicals Investigation Programme (CIP3) are now available to view and download. UKWIR […]