UKWIR Restructures Governance to Drive Water Research, Product Development & Collaboration

UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) , the independent research organisation for the UK and Irish water sector, has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its governance model. The new structure is designed to clarify UKWIR’s value proposition into three key areas: research, product development, and sector-wide collaboration. The shift follows a period of significant strategic review to ensure […]

American Microbiologist Joan Bray Rose Wins 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize for Global Water Safety Breakthrough

History was made in water science this week: Professor Joan Bray Rose of Michigan State University has been named the 11th recipient of the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2026—honoring her pioneering role in developing **Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment **(QMRA), a revolutionary framework that has transformed how the world safeguards drinking water and reuse […]