Iban Ortuzar Fernandez, Water Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) in the Department of Economics, joins the Joint Research Center (JRC) of the European Commission as an Economic Analyst.
A new chapter in water economics research is beginning with the introduction of the Journal of Water Economics (JWE), the open-access continuation of Water Resources and Economics (WRE), a leading journal in the field since 2013. Originally published by Elsevier, WRE will be discontinued at the end of 2025, after 52 issues and more than 250 articles. Its founding Editors-in-Chief, Roy Brouwer (Department of Economics, University of Waterloo) and Erik Ansink (School of Business & Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), built the journal into a respected forum presenting (beyond) state-of-the-art research on the economics of water resources.
As part of the Water Institute's WaterLeadership training series, the Water Institute, presents, Sharing Science: Clear Writing.
After more than four decades supporting water research, teaching and student success in the Faculty of Science, long-time staff member Marianne Vandergriendt has been named an Honorary Member of the University of Waterloo. From her early days in Dr. James Barker’s Organic Geochemistry Lab to her key role in establishing the Ecohydrology Research Group (ERG) with Dr. Philippe Van Cappellen, Marianne’s career has been defined by technical excellence, compassion and mentorship. Her colleagues and students describe her as a role model whose kindness and dedication shaped generations of researchers.
Water Institute members Dr. Nandita Basu and Dr. Julie Mai recently hosted a webinar showcasing the POSEIDON Water Quality Portal, a collaborative platform that uses AI to transform water quality data into actionable insights for researchers, watershed managers, and communities.
The Water Institute is now accepting applications for the 2025–26 John Parish Memorial Graduate Scholarship, which supports graduate research in fluvial geomorphology, river processes, and aquatic habitat protection and restoration.
The WaterLeadership | Knowledge Mobilization 101 workshop brought together more than 40 undergraduate and graduate students eager to learn how to translate their research into real-world impact.
Water Institute delegation visits the University of São Paulo (USP) as part of a long-term research collaboration on water (in)security and welcomes visiting USP students to campus
Between October 15-17, 2025, Water Institute members David Rudolph, Philippe Van Cappellen, Andrea Brookfield and Executive Director Roy Brouwer joined University of São Paulo colleagues for a field visit as part of the project SACRE: Integrated Water Solutions for Resilient Cities.
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The WaterLeadership training series kicks off on October 22nd with the first of four skill-building workshops, Knowledge Mobilization 101.
The training series cultivates essential professional skills in knowledge mobilization, research communication, leadership and innovation. Participants gain practical strategies and tips that enhance the impact of their research through clear writing, engaging presentations, and effective message development.