Upcoming External Events
Date: April 28, 2016 Title: Water Institute Research Symposium Description: The Water Institute’s annual Research Symposium will be held on April 28, 2016 at the University of Waterloo. The symposium will showcase the breadth of Waterloo’s water research and provide an opportunity for organizations to interact with researchers and students. Program and registration details can be found at http://water.uwaterloo.ca/symposium/. The symposium will be immediately followed by the Water Institute’s 2016 Distinguished Lecture, Student Poster Exhibition and Reception. Location: University of [...]
SOWC Equipment is Enabling U of T Researchers to Test New Water Technologies in the Field
A team of University of Toronto (U of T) researchers are using the cutting-edge equipment supported by the Southern Ontario Water Consortium (SOWC) to propel innovative drinking water technologies into the hands of industry and government. Led by top water experts Bob Andrews, Ron Hofmann and Susan Andrews, the Drinking Water Research Group (DWRG) involves up to 35 U of T researchers and staff who work with partners from industry and government on a wide range of projects related to [...]
Queen’s University Becomes SOWC’s Newest Partner
Queen’s University has officially joined the Southern Ontario Water Consortium (SOWC) adding its unique research, technology development and demonstration facilities to the 10-member network. The SOWC works with private sector and academic partners to advance innovative water technologies to commercialization by providing funding and access to real-world facilities. “The partnerships we have with post-secondary institutions play a vital role in our goal to support development of innovative water technologies,” says Brenda Lucas, SOWC Executive Director. “We are pleased about Queen’s [...]