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This month:
1. Water and Environment Journal – Papers Now On-Line!
The CIWEM Journal Water and Environment Journal is now available to view online! The first few papers available through the online early service can now be accessed by following the instructions below:
CIWEM Members should access the online version via the Members Area on the CIWEM website (www.ciwem.org/members) once you have logged in click on ‘Read Water & Environment Journal Online’
Non-members will receive log-in details to access the journal via http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/wej
Whilst you’re there why not sign up to eTOCs (Electronic Table of Contents) alerts? This free email service alerts you to the table of contents for the most recent journal issue. Details of how to sign up can be found on the Blackwell site.
2. CIWEM Annual Conference – First Announcement and Call for Papers
CIWEM’s 4th Annual Conference – Emerging Environmental Issues and Future Challenges – will be held on 12th – 14th September 2006 at St James’ Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Whilst maintaining those activities which have proved attractive over the previous three years, a number of additions are being made to the format in order to widen the participation of the membership. This year’s event will feature a number of technical sessions organised around submitted papers and arranged into key themes identified by the CIWEM Technical Panels. Each day will see four such sessions running concurrently. The technical events are intended to reflect the strengths of the Institution as well as highlighting future policy directions and we are inviting abstracts to enable us to select papers for each of the key areas, namely:
- Wastewater Treatment
- Odour Management
- Water Resources and Quality Issues
- Flood Risk Management and Drainage
- Wastes Management
- Infrastructure Asset Management
However, we encourage submission of abstracts across the full breadth of activities undertaken by the membership and these will be organised into appropriate themes based on responses to the Call.
Further features of the conference to note are a 1-day session devoted to the interests of young members, a range of small workshop sessions on subjects such as Preparing an Odour Management Plan; Energy Saving Initiatives in Wastewater Treatment, or Reducing the Burden of Regulation. Proposals for other workshops will be welcomed. An innovation this year will be an hourly plenary session on each day where high profile, invited speakers will debate key issues identified by the Conference organising committee.
For further information and to view the call for papers, please visit: http://www.ciwem.org/events/4th_CIWEM_Conference_-_Sep_2006.pdf
3. Practical Environmental Management +
Jo Hall and Sam Dunkerley from Colourworks in Totnes, Devon successfully completed the Practical Environmental Management Plus course in September 2005, and the company also became verified to British Standard BS8555. This standard recognises sound environmental management and a commitment to ongoing control and improvement of environmental performance. Their business is print based, so the challenges the business faces are not inconsiderable.
Their objective is to go on and achieve ISO14001 in 2006.
Jo Hall, company secretary, said: “ … we were able to make significant developments to minimize the impact we were having on the environment.
To put that into some context, previously we would send around 28 skips of waste per month to landfill. After achieving BS 8555, this figure has astonishingly reduced to about 4 skips per month. For a start, this means the reduction in landfill costs is getting on for 90%.
With all paper used now being either recycled or from wholly sustainable sources, all printing inks being vegetable based and chemical usage significantly reduced in the printing process, all waste paper being sent for recycling, and continuing programme of improvement in all aspects of business, we are in a leading position that other printing works can only dream of.”
Carl Farrell from Groundwork, CIWEM's delivery partner, said: "There is huge environmental activity in the South West with 9 PEM+ courses running in Devon this year as part of the Envision Training partnership; with a target number of 40 delegates planned for 2006. We have already put 21 through the course in 2005 as a result of this initiative."
To find out more about the Practical Environmental Management course please go to: http://www.ciwem.org/education/management/index.asp.
4. CIWEM Submits Oral Evidence to House of Commons Committee
On 25th January, three CIWEM representatives submitted oral evidence to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee on its inquiry: Sustainable Housing: A Progress Report. Colin Fenn, Chairman of CIWEM’s Water Resources Panel, Jo Parker, member of Water Supply and Quality Panel, and David Pettifer, Chairman of Rivers and Coastal Group, attended the session and raised issues of concern regarding flooding and flood resilience issues in the Thames Gateway, water resources issues relating to the growth areas and infrastructure issues for sustainable homes. A full transcript of the evidence may be read on the Audit Committee’s website at:
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmselect/cmenvaud/uc779-iii/uc77901.htm
CIWEM is inviting entries for the third international WEM Environmental Photographer of the Year competition. The judges, including Baroness Barbara Young of the Environment Agency, will decide the winner of the first prize: £250-worth of vouchers to be spent on photographic equipment.
In addition, this year CIWEM is particularly encouraging entries that reflect the following themes:
- Conservation and biodiversity
- Flooding and drought
- Technical progress, innovation and projects in an environmental context
- Environmental damage.
Nick Reeves, CIWEM Executive Director, said:
“CIWEM is helping to highlight the small window of opportunity we have to make a difference on climate change. We hope that people of all ages will take this opportunity to look creatively at how we can get the environmental message across simply and effectively using pictures.”
Last year’s competition was won by Richard Hall, an amateur photographer from Yorkshire, for his picture of coastal sand dunes near Walberswick, Suffolk. Richard was also the winner of the People in the Environment category of the competition, and Simon Coutts won the Engineering in the Environment category for his picture of an old windmill and modern wind turbines.
The winning image will be available as a limited edition framed print, will feature in Water and Environment Magazine, CIWEM’s international publication, and will be promoted by CIWEM to the national media.
The closing date for entries is Friday 31 March 2006, and the winner will be announced on June 5th, World Environment Day. Anyone interested in entering the 2006 competition should contact wem@leadmedia.co.uk or visit http://www.ciwem.org/awards/
6. Journal Changes – Seeking Global Reviewers
From January 2006 CIWEM’s Journal – Water and Environment Journal will be published on behalf of CIWEM by Blackwell Publishing; in line with the changes we are increasing our reviewer database. Reviewers peer-review technical papers to determine their suitability for publication and advise on any amendments or revisions necessary such that papers are credible and accurate; enhance knowledge and understanding of water and environmental issues; promote sustainable development and are a credit to the standing and reputation of CIWEM and the profession.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in the work of the Institution and be the first to read exciting new research. We welcome applications from anyone with suitable expertise in a subject within the scope of water and environmental management, especially from those overseas. For more information or to submit your CV please contact Joanna Cooper (jcooper@ciwem.org).
7. Saltmarsh Creation Handbook
A groundbreaking new book published recently distils the best available knowledge on creating saltmarsh: a habitat that effectively combines nature conservation and flood defence. The saltmarsh creation handbook: a project manager’s guide to the creation of saltmarsh and intertidal mudflat is a practical guide from RSPB and CIWEM that sets out clearly how to restore and extend this vital part of our coastal landscape.
The 44,000 hectares of saltmarsh around the coasts of England, Scotland and Wales play host to a huge range of wildlife, and play a vital role in mitigating flooding and the damaging effects of storm surges, which are predicted to increase in size and frequency as a result of sea level rise due to climate change. Over the next few years, large areas of saltmarsh are likely to disappear under the sea as sea levels rise and stronger waves pound the coast, eroding the marshes and exposing sea defences to the full force of the sea’s impact.
The guide provides a comprehensive overview from start to finish of a project to create new areas of saltmarsh, including realistic timescales, and includes eight examples of saltmarsh creation projects of different scales. Topics covered range from engineering considerations and finding funding to stakeholder involvement and planning considerations. The authors make the process accessible and straightforward, focusing on detail including site selection, how to establish a mudflat, preparing an environmental impact assessment, equipment choice and engaging service providers.
The book is available from CIWEM (books@leadmedia.co.uk; www.ciwem.org/publications or tel 0870 3000690) at £29.99 + £4.95 p&p.
At the beginning of the New Year the Institution again congratulates its ‘golden’ members. The members listed below joined CIWEM’s predecessor bodies back in 1955 and have retained their membership and interest in CIWEM in the ever changing and developing world of water and environmental management.
To mark their long membership each of them has received a certificate signed by the President Robin Green and Executive Director, Nick Reeves. Additionally they were given a specially commissioned lapel pin to show their long affiliation with the Institution.
We would like to thank them all for their continuing support of CIWEM’s vision as the leading professional body for the people who plan, protect and care for the environment and its resources.
Mr Oscar Thomas Addyman
Mr Stanley Clarke Agnew
Mr David Alston Bell
Mr Philip Harvey Brown
Mr Neil Buchanan
Mr Keith Brian Clarke
Mr Neville Thomas Cooper
Mr Derek Ralph Dibben
Mr Frank Earnshaw
Mr Basil Ronald Edmondson
Mr Eric Dennis Elford
Mr Hubert Alan Glover
Mr Donald William Green
Professor Desmond Hammerton
Mr Richard Philip Boyd James
Mr Neil Kennedy
Mr Gilbert Wilson Kneen
Mr Jacob Lewin
Dr John Walter Guerrier Lund
Mr Robert Galt MacWilliam
Mr Lalitchandra Bhagnam Makwana
Mr Harold Thompson McCaughan
Dr William David Moss
Mr Derek Ormerod
Mr James Reid
Mr Arthur David Rogers
Mr Colin Sayles
Mr John George Slack
Mr Ian George Smith
Mr George Neville Stewart
Mr Leonard Edwin Taylor
Mr James Ferris Tougher
Mr Richard Empson Waters
Mr John Dudley Williams
Mr Anthony John Woodford
Mr Kenneth Wright
Mr Joseph Anthony Young
Mr Richard Vivian Clive Phillips
CIWEM Conferences are continuing to be well attended and regarded. Outputs from recent conferences may now be found on the CIWEM website at: http://www.ciwem.org.uk/events/outputs.asp
We have a large number of sponsors and supporters for events in 2006, and bookings are going well. If you are interested in sponsoring any of the conferences noted below, please contact Justin Taberham, email Justin@ciwem.org. In particular, if you would like to sponsor the May Integrated Urban Drainage conference, please contact us before Christmas when the programme will be finalised.
Joint Conference with ODPM, as part of the PPS25 Consultation: Development and Flood Risk - PPS25
16th February 2006, London
Sponsors to date: ODPM, Arup, Royal Haskoning, MWH, Atkins, Hydro International, COPA, Entec
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Implementing the new European Bathing Water Directive
21st February 2006, Newcastle
Sponsors to date: Yara
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: franceseldon@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in the Water Environment
30th March 2006, Nottingham
Sponsors to date: Black & Veatch, Yara
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: franceseldon@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891
Energy Saving Strategies in Water and Wastewater Treatment
24th – 25th April 2006, Nottingham
Contact Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro
Email: sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891
Integrated Urban Drainage
10th May 2006, London
Sponsors to date: Halcrow, Environment Agency, Carlbro, MWH, Royal Haskoning, Arup, Atkins, WaPUG, Severn Trent Water, Peter Brett Associates
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Download the brochure at:
http://www.ciwem.org/events/IUD_MASTER_0106.doc
Water Framework Directive – Environmental Standards and Emerging Classification
8th June 2006, London
Sponsors to date: MWH
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Water Framework Directive – Catchment Management
18th July 2006, London
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
4th CIWEM Annual Conference
12th-14th September 2006, Newcastle
Sponsors to date: Yara, MWH, Palintest, Strathkelvin Instruments
Contact Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro
Email: sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891
Preparing for the CIWEM Professional Review, One-day Workshop
Most applicants applying for Corporate or Associate grades of membership will be required to complete a Professional Review. This workshop is designed to help you to understand each element of the Professional Review process including report preparation and the panel interview.
Places available for Tuesday 27th June 2006
How to be a CIWEM Mentor, One-day Workshop
CIWEM Structured Training is an essential element in the process of gaining membership. This workshop examines the skills required to be a work place Mentor and shows how to apply them in a CIWEM Structured Training Scheme.
Places available for Tuesday 25th April 2006
Please see http://www.ciwem.org.uk/education/ for further details and registration form.
Before registering for a workshop please check availability by calling Harriet Jackson, on 020 7831 3110 or e-mail harriet@ciwem.org.
The International page of the CIWEM web-site has been updated and it now reflects the breadth and scope of CIWEM’s International activities. As part of the continuing development CIWEM will be enhancing the International Network and any member who wants to be part of the group that will not only support the activities but help shape the future direction of CIWEMs overseas work should contact Director of International Development, Paul Horton at paul@ciwem.org
The UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) has recently launched the Return campaign.
We aim to help up to 1000 women return to careers in SET over the next three years by connecting them to a host of free services and support, including training, courses, mentoring schemes and networking organisations.
As part of the Return Campaign, the Open University is offering a free on-line course called - Science, Engineering and Technology: A Course for Women Returners (T160). The course will help women plan their return and update skills, provide opportunities to attend networking events, meet with potential employers, role models and mentors. The first course runs from October, with further registrations in February 2006, October 2006 and February 2007.
To find out more about how you could benefit from Return services contact the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology today and ask about Return.
Tel: National Helpline: 01274 436485
E-mail: setwomenresource@bilk.ac.uk
Log on to: www.setwomenresource.org.uk
CIWEM responds to a wide range of consultation documents as part of its technical and policy output. If you are a CIWEM member and have views on any current public consultations, please feel free to share them with us. A list of the consultations that are currently being considered, together with an internet address for the papers themselves, features in every edition of E-News. A deadline for when we need to receive your comments is always listed. If you would like to view recent consultation responses made by the Institution you can do so on the Institution’s website at www.ciwem.com/policy/consultation
Current consultations:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Water Framework Directive - Consultation on river basin planning guidance
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/wfd/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 17/02/06
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on draft AQEG report: Air quality and climate change: a UK perspective
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/airqual-climatechange/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 01/03/06
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on water company water resources management plan regulations
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/wrmr/consultation.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 07/04/06
Department for Trade and Industry
Our Energy Challenge: Securing clean, affordable energy for the long-term
http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review/energy_review_consultation.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 24/03/06
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Consultation on Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and Flood Risk
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1162059
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 14/02/06
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Barker Review of Land Use Planning
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/pub/214/BarkerReviewofLandUsePlanningCallfor
EvidencedocumentPDF90Kb_id1163214.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 10/03/06
OFWAT
Setting Water and Sewerage Price Limits: Is Five Years Right?
http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/aptrix/ofwat/publish.nsf/AttachmentsByTitle/
pr_length_cons310106.pdf/$FILE/pr_length_cons310106.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 07/04/06
Scottish Executive
Diffuse Water Pollution from Rural Land Use
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/12/12152505/25059
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 03/03/06
SEPA
SEPA Policy on the Provision of Waste Water Drainage in Sewered Areas
http://www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/consultation/current/proposed_waste_water_drainage.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 17/02/06
Website Polls
We are interested to know your views on a range of issues relating to the environment. So we’ve set up a poll on the front page of the CIWEM website (right-hand side, scroll down a little). This will be changed on a monthly basis. This month’s question is ‘Do you support nuclear energy?’ http://www.ciwem.org/
Urgent Call for Reviewers, Especially Those who are Chartered Environmentalists
CIWEM is always on the look out for Reviewers to assist with CIWEM’s Professional Interviews and even more so now candidates are applying for Chartered Environmentalist, as they need to have to have at least two members of the Review Panel who hold this qualification. To become a Reviewer you must be an Affiliate, Associate, Member or Fellow with the Institution and have held that grade for 4 to 5 years.
Should you be willing to assist in this way, please contact Joanna West, email: jwest@ciwem.org for further information and the appropriate forms.
Ethical Investments
CIWEM is currently reviewing the social, environmental and ethical criteria it uses in connection with its investments. The Institution aims to ensure that any investment it makes supports its mission, values, and charity objectives. However, the financial return from investments is also vital to CIWEM’s continued operation. As part of the process of ensuring an appropriate investment policy, CIWEM will be seeking feedback from its members. A questionnaire has been posted on the Members’ Area of the CIWEM website. If this is an issue which concerns you, please visit the site at www.ciwem.org/members/ and have your say.
Pinsent Masons Water Yearbook
The Water Yearbook produced by law firm Pinsent Masons, is now in its seventh year and represents one of the most comprehensive reference sources for the global water sector. This annually updated publication provides an overview of the trends and issues facing policy makers, inter-governmental agencies, investors, operators and all those interested in the sector. In addition it takes a look at the companies operating and investing in water projects throughout the world and offers the reader an in an excellent overview of the water market in the countries reviewed, more than 70 in the current edition. Pinsent Masons have this year the authors have taken the bold step of reducing the regions covered compared to previous years whilst providing more information that in the past, how? The seventh edition of the water yearbook concentrates on Europe, the Middle East and Africa alternating every year with the Americas and Asia which will be the focus of the eighth edition, thus allowing the more information to be produced on the countries and companies active in the water industry in the regions under review. It still retains its global outlook in the overview section and provides a progress report on achieving the millennium development goals for water and sanitation, it is an excellent read. Visit www.pinsentmasons.com for further information.
Good Home Sought for Water Engineering Book Collection
A set of around 3000 technical books covering water engineering and other subjects are seeking a new home. If possible, the owner would like to send them as a set to a keen recipient. If you would be interested in learning more about this set of books, please contact Mrs P Spencer, tel: 01508 470 791.
CIWEM Metropolitan Branch Conference – Climate Change and Adaptation
Wednesday 22nd February 2006
This conference will provide an insight from parties involved with influencing the way London has to adapt to climate change. A varied programme of speakers discusses the latest understanding of climate change, the international perspective, and developing tools to help.
The event runs from 9.00am to 4.30pm at the National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, London. The day will be of interest to utilities, contractors and consultants, government and regulators. Full details and booking information may be downloaded from:
http://www.ciwem.org/branches/metropolitan/Metcon.pdf
British Water Seminars:
Learn to Swim in the Water Industry
22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th March 2006, London
A series of seminars designed to help consultants, contractors, manufacturers, water companies and anyone else who needs help finding their way in the commercial side of the water industry. We will cover 4 important areas:
- Commercial Awareness on 22nd March
- Essential Negotiation Skills on 23rd March
- Joint Ventures on 29th March
- Supplier Management on 30th March.
The NEC and How to Make it Work for You
1st and 2nd March 2006, London
This seminar, led by industry experts Pinsent Masons, will arm you with the knowledge you need to be able to make contracts work for you. It will start with a general overview of the principles and workings of contracts in the procurement process, and go on to look specifically at the NEC (New Engineering Contract). There will also be a number of small-group workshops.
For more information on either of these two events, please contact Rachel Marston at British Water on 020 7957 4596, email at rachel.marston@britishwater.co.uk or visit our website: www.britishwater.co.uk
Professional Attitude and Knowledge Transfer
The University of Surrey are seeking assistance for a study on knowledge transfer in the context of the engineering profession. The survey forms a major part of doctoral research being completed by YingFei Gao at the University of Surrey under the supervision of Professor Michael Riley and Dr Julie Gore. The survey examines Professional Attitude & Knowledge Transfer and essentially is about how you identify with your work.
This is an important topic, currently of great interest to the Treasury and DTI. The survey is being undertaken via an on-line questionnaire which may be viewed at the following address and the views of all engineers and scientists are sought:
http://surveys.som.surrey.ac.uk/next?survey_id=1411341694&page=1
National Flood Forum – Register of Flood Risk Assessors
The National Flood Forum is a small community-based organisation working to support those affected by flooding and flood risk. The Forum runs an information service which is open to anyone with a flood related enquiry.
The National Flood forum is to compile a list of suitably accredited professionals with Professional Indemnity insurance, who are qualified to undertake flood risk assessments. Should you wish to register with the Forum, please contact Gill Holland, tel: 01299 403055, email: gill.holland@floodforum.org.uk
CIWEM Professional Indemnity Insurance
Do you find it difficult and expensive to obtain Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance? CIWEM is aware that its members have found Professional Indemnity (PI) cover increasingly expensive and difficult to obtain in recent years, especially smaller firms and individual consultants. As a result, CIWEM is currently exploring the possibility of offering a PI insurance scheme exclusive to its members. For more information, please click here: www.millergroupservices.com/CIWEM
Meeting Room for Hire at CIWEM
The Institution's premises in John Street, situated between Bloomsbury and the City, has a room available for letting. Set out in Board Room style, it comfortably seats up to 15 people and is ideal for small meetings.
For further information, contact CIWEM
Tel: 0207 831 3110
E-mail: reception@ciwem.org
Or visit: http://www.ciwem.org.uk/about/meeting.asp
15. Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Young people with ideas to improve the quality of life through practical water projects can win an opportunity to attend an international event in Sweden as part of the international Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition. The winner will also receive a prize of $5000.
Winners of the national heats being held in 30 countries go on to the finals, held during World Water Week in Stockholm each August. The aim of the contest is to encourage young people’s interest in issues concerning water and the environment. The grand prize is US$ 5,000 and a blue crystal sculpture in the shape of a water droplet. Last year, a South African team won for their revolutionary solution to minimise the need for water in small-scale irrigation.
The UK heat is being organised by CIWEM, with United Utilities providing funds for the UK’s top team to attend the finals in Sweden over the next three years. The competition is organised in association with the Institution of Water Officers and the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators, and endorsed and promoted by the Environment Agency.
Projects may focus on local, regional, national or global topics and should have an innovative approach to solving water problems. The competition welcomes projects in theoretical and applied science as well as those solving community water problems. Further information and teaching resources are on the Stockholm International Water Institute website: www.siwi.org.
Educational establishments and students intending to enter the UK competition should indicate their intention to the organisers by 30 April 2006. The deadline for submission of final projects is 1 June 2006.
The final written submission should be sent by email to CIWEM at sjwp@ciwem.org or by post to: SJWP, CIWEM, 15 John St, London WC1N 2EB. Submissions will be judged by a panel of water experts chaired by CIWEM and the UK winner will be notified by the end of June 2006. CIWEM will advise and help the winning team on preparing for the Stockholm event.
16. Small Scale Constructed Wetlands for Waste Water Reuse
Wednesday 15th February 2006 – Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London.
This event is built round the culmination of ongoing research on the Green Roof Water Recycling system (GROW) installed at Cranfield University. This is a programme which has been funded under the Partners in Innovation programme of the DTI (now concluded), and the event has been conceived as part of the dissemination process required by the grant.
This event, which is much broader than just GROW, brings together a rare combination of experts from not only the constructed wetland fraternity/ sorority, but also botanists with experience of wider range of plants, and also the potential client, as represented by the Home Builders' Federation who will give us an insight into the difficulties they might encounter in using these tools.
We have a broad range of speakers, a prestigious Chairman, and an unprecedented afternoon session to exchange ideas round the table.
The Workshop will include a simple lunch and refreshments and will cost £50.00. There will be a few places for students on application at £25.00.
For further information please contact:
Chris Shirley-Smith, Director, Water Works UK (css@wwuk.co.uk or c.shirley–smith@imperial.ac.uk (Tel: 0208 888 7259), or Dr. L. Avery, Research Officer, Cranfield University (l.m.avery@cranfield.ac.uk) (Tel: 01234 750111 x 3302)
17. SCI Workshop – Boosting R&D Productivity by Structured Networking
21 March 2006 – 2, Canning House, Belgrave Square, London, UK
We do some fantastic science in the UK, but our track record of converting it into profitable business is not so good. The Workshop is all about boosting R&D productivity by developing and using Structured Networks.
Participants will learn how to catalyse the partnerships needed for success: activating collaborations; managing Supply Chain/Business Management interfaces; and delivering technology transfer within and between companies, academia and the public sector. The innovative structure of the Workshop will enable participants to tap into everyone's collective expertise and to share best practice. They will develop and take away an action plan directly relevant to their needs.
The programme will include presentations, group discussion and individual work, aided by the use of mini-laptops (provided) to enter written contributions which can then be viewed and commented/built on by others.
For further details and to book online click here: http://www.soci.org/SCI/events/details.jsp?eventID=EV754, or contact Jacqui Maguire, SCI, 14/15 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS. Tel: + 44 (0)20 7598 1562.
Email: jacqui.maguire@soci.org.
18. Environmental Hazards and Risk Communication Conference
21-22 April – Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG
The nature and intensity of all types of environmental hazards are increasing globally, presenting a daunting challenge, not only for those involved in the modelling of hazard, but for those stakeholders involved in the estimation, mapping, management and mitigation of the associated societal risks. Despite huge advances in these fields, and a wide range of new tools to characterise the uncertainties embedded in hazard formulations by scientists, risk and uncertainty analysis is still very narrowly defined and understood within the scientific community. To communicate effectively at a societal level, however, the form of the risk communication message must necessarily be simultaneously context-specific, sensitive to those scientific models of the hazard, and sensitive to the needs of the recipient audience.
In a risk-averse society, which is increasingly cluttered with risk messages and with expectations of the message, recipients all demand new and evolving approaches to the communication process. The conference will ask how the experiences of both scientists and risk communication practitioners inform their views on future progress in improving risk communication practice by addressing a range of important questions.
Conference attendance is free of charge and refreshments and lunch will be provided. Limited places are available – please contact the conference coordinator Lisa Clarke (L.Clarke@mdx.ac.uk) by Tuesday 28 February 2006 if you are able to attend or for further details.
CIWEM is a vibrant environmental professional body which offers professional development, an impressive programme of local, national and international events, a magazine ten times a year, a quarterly journal, excellent networking opportunities and many other benefits. Contact membership@ciwem.org for more details.
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