Breaking boundaries in water research

Ranked among the top water research institutions in the world, the Water Institute is a leader in water research and education.

Distinguished by its commitment to 1) facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, 2) inspiring innovation and 3) building international partnerships, the Water Institute is tackling some of the most complex water challenges of our time.

News

  1. Nov. 27, 2023Collaborative Water Program 2023 Alumni Achievement Award
    Maricor Arlos

    Maricor Arlos, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, honoured with CWP Alumni Award

    The Water Institute is pleased to announce the recipient of the inaugural Collaborative Water Program (CWP) Alumni Achievement Award.

    The award, introduced this year at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Collaborative Water Program, recognizes outstanding alumni contributions in their professional careers  and in community service. This year’s winner is Maricor Arlos, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta.

  2. Nov. 22, 2023Water Institute certified GOLD in Green Office program
    UWaterloo campus


    The Water Institute is a proud participant in the University of Waterloo Green Office Initiative and has recently achieved Gold Certification.

    The Green Office program challenges staff and faculty to make a tangible environmental impact on campus and in the home by implementing sustainable behaviors and practices. It recognizes departments for their achievements through a common scorecard, while allowing for new ideas, collaboration, and change.

  3. Nov. 19, 2023‘Forever contaminant’ road salts pose an icy dilemma: Do we protect drivers or our fresh water?
    Salt Truck

    This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. By Jovana Radosavljevic, Jiangyue Ju and Water Institute members David L Rudolph, Fereidoun Rezanezhad, Nancy Goucher and Philippe Van Cappellen.

    As winter approaches, many communities in Canada and around the world arm themselves against icy roads and sidewalks with a time-honoured ally: road salt. For decades, applying road salt has been regarded as a simple but vital tool in countering the dangers of slippery road conditions, but the downsides of its use are apparent with implications that extend beyond the cold months.

Read all news

Events

  1. Dec. 7, 2023WaterTalk: What’s public about public water?
    WaterTalk

    As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. David McDonald, Professor, Department of Global Development Studies, Queen’s University, will present: What’s public about public water?

    This event is in person in DC 1302 with a lunch reception to follow in DC 1301 (The Fishbowl).


  2. Dec. 12, 2023WaterLeadership | Sharing Science: Effective Presentations
    WaterLeadership Logo

    As part of the Water Institute's WaterLeadership training series, the Water Institute, presents, "Sharing Science: Effective Presentations” with special guest, Elise Vist from the UW Writing and Communication Centre.

  3. Feb. 6, 2024WaterLeadership | Sharing Science: Clear Language Writing
    WaterLeadership Logo

    As part of the Water Institute's WaterLeadership training series, the Water Institute, presents, "Sharing Science: Clear Language Writing” with special guest, Emma Dunn from the UW Writing and Communication Centre.

All upcoming events