University of Manchester
University of Manchester is a university 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.
AQUASOL project sets course for green desalination with EU support
The University of Manchester is part of the EU-funded AQUASOLproject, working to address global water scarcity through renewable energy-powered desalination. Desalination of seawater and brackish water is one of the essential solutions to the increasing global challenge of water scarcity. Yet, widespread deployment of desalination technologies remains limited due to high upfront costs and intensive energy requirements. […]
New River Rescue Kit provides guidance to protect UK waterways from pollution
An expert from The University of Manchester has contributed to the River Rescue Kit, an online resource designed to empower communities to take action against the growing crisis of river pollution. The kit — which provides expert guidance on how ordinary people can help to protect local waterways — has been launched by the campaigning […]
Manchester scientists develop ‘molecular trap’ to clean pollution from water
Scientists from The University of Manchester have developed a new material that could help reduce water pollution caused by harmful chemicals, such as from leftover medicines and hygiene products, that end up in rivers and lakes. Water pollution is one of the growing challenges of modern life. Many everyday items, from medications to cosmetics, leave […]
Study finds England water industry uses deception tactics to deflect blame for sewage pollution
A new study published in Nature Water has revealed that England’s major water and sewage companies are misleading the public and Government by using strategies which mirror those of the tobacco and fossil fuel industries. The research – by environmental experts from The University of Manchester and the University of Portsmouth, Windrush Against Sewage Pollution (WASP) and […]
Global water research overlooks needs of the Global South, study reveals
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at The University of Manchester has exposed significant gaps in global research on transboundary rivers, revealing that the water needs of people in the Global South are being disproportionately overlooked. Rivers which flow across international borders are essential for the lives of billions of people – they supply drinking […]
Restoring eroded peatlands could reduce flood risk for communities downstream
Scientists from The University of Manchester, The University of Aberdeen and Newcastle University have found that the restoration of upland peatlands is a highly effective strategy for reducing downstream flooding. New modeling approaches combined with long-term data collection on the peatlands of Kinder Scout peatlands of Kinder Scout where restoration work has taken place have […]
Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict
Scientists have shed light on a new, transformative approach that could help resolve a dispute over the Nile River’s water resources. The Nile is one of the longest rivers globally and spreads over 11 countries in East Africa, supplying water, energy production, environmental quality and cultural wealth. However, the use of Nile resources has been […]
Astronomers reveal a new link between water and planet formation
Researchers have found water vapor in the disk around a young star exactly where planets may be forming. Water is a key ingredient for life on Earth and is also thought to play a significant role in planet formation, yet until now, astronomers have never been able to map how water is distributed in a […]
Scientists develop graphene aerogel particles for efficient water purification
Writing in the Journal of Molecular Liquids, a team led by Professor Aravind Vijayaraghavan based in the National Graphene Institute (NGI) have produced 3-dimensional particles made of graphene, of many interesting shapes, using a variation of the vortex ring effect. The same effect is used to produce smoke rings and is responsible for keeping dandelion seeds flying. These particles have […]