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Flood & Coast 2018 Flood & Coast is a unique event that advances the debate about flood and coast erosion risk, resilience and response between government bodies and local authorities with business, major infrastructure and asset managers, as well as affected communities. Embracing the concept of “a changing... read more 13th March 2018	Climate Change Impacts on the Historic Environment This one day seminar will bring together heritage organisations from across the UK to showcase work being undertaken to identify and quantify risks from climate change, and to share best practice. This event will have particular relevance for practitioners or organisations who are looking to... read more 27th February 2018
Working with Natural Processes: The Evidence Behind Natural Flood Management Coordinated by the EA, CIWEM and SEPA, this conference launches the EA’s ‘Working with Natural Processes Evidence Base’ to help authorities develop and implement flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes which work with natural processes to reduce flood risk. It will include... read more 23rd February 2018	EC Drinking Water Directive Revision The revised Directive aims to improve the quality of drinking water, provide greater access and information to citizens and introduces a general obligation to apply a risk-based approach. The proposal is in response to the European Citizens' Initiative 'Right2Water'. The main elements... read more 15th February 2018
World Water Day - 22 March Every year World Water Day is celebrated on 22nd March. This year the theme is 'Nature for Water' with events being held worldwide. The theme is encouraging nature-based solutions to the problems that we currently face, like floods, droughts, and pollution. Check out more at the World... read more 14th February 2018	SULSA AMR Conference, 26-27 April 2018, Glasgow The SULSA Antimicrobial Resistance Conference will be held at the University of Strathclyde 26-27 April 2018. By bringing together individuals across the spectrum of research, health, industry, and policy, the conference aims to inform and coordinate AMR activities in Scotland, including... read more 7th February 2018
New collaboration agreement signed 8th December 2017	Sniffer Flood Risk Management Conference 2018 The 2018 conference will be held at the Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow from 5-6 February. Tickets will be released soon and more details are available via the Sniffer website. 29th November 2017
Hydro Nation Scholars Programme 2018 22nd November 2017	Launch event: Phos4You This event, part of the EU Phos4You research project, seeks to engage with stakeholders at an early stage to inform and direct the work of the Scottish research team so we can address concerns and capitalise on opportunities. The event will be of interest to those working in the area of phosphorous... read more 1st November 2017
CREW featured in Parliament Hydro Nation debate The debate covered the importance of water to Scotland’s national and international identity, and developing the water economy, as promoted by the Hydro Nation agenda. Roseanna Cunningham, Cabinet Secretary Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform said in her speech: “Sitting alongside the... read more 31st October 2017	One week to go! Working with Natural Processes: The Evidence Behind Natural Flood Management, 31 October The UK has experienced repeated severe flooding in recent years, which has raised the profile of Natural Flood Management (NFM) creating a prominent discussion of the benefits of working more closely with natural processes to help reduce flood risk and complement more traditional engineering... read more 25th October 2017