GreenNano final conference goes on-line Oct 20-21, 2021

As some of you may have already seen in our newsletter *, GreenNano final conference will be held on 20-21 October. We were hoping that we could all meet physically but have finally come to the decision to hold the conference completely digitally, from 10 am - 3 pm on both days.

New report: Ground-based treatment - design, function and assessment criteria for supervision

This report summarizes the results of the project Ground-based treatment - design, function and assessment criteria for supervision financed by the Swedish Maritime Administration through appropriation 1:11 Measures for the marine and aquatic environment.

Course: Sampling and Measurements in Urban Water Engineering

Water Research School open PhD course on stormwater sampling

Are you interested in stormwater sampling and measurements and want to learn more about it and deepen your knowledge? Then look out for the course in this subject given by Luleå University of Technology within the framework of the natio...

Emmanuel Okwori presented his licentiate thesis

At a public licentiate seminar featuring Frédéric Cherqui, associate professor at INSA Lyon, France, as discussion leader on 18th of June, Emmanuel Okwori defended his licentiate thesis on data-driven approaches for proactive maintenance planning of sewer blockage management.

Ivan Milovanovic presented his licentiate thesis

Ivan Milovanovic presented his licentiate thesis titled “Components for area-efficient stormwater treatment systems” on 17th of June, 2021, at Luleå University of Technology. The discussion leader was Jovan Despotovic, professor in hydrology and hydraulic engineering at the University of Belgrade, S...

In the media: Garbage study shows how plastic erodes

In a study from Luleå University of Technology, researchers have compared how quickly different types of plastic debris decompose into microplastics. The results may cause more people to take the detour via the trash.

How does stormwater effect microplastic contamination?

Stormwater runoff is a known pathway for mobilization and transport of microcontaminants from terrestrial environments to diverse aquatic ecosystems (ponds, rivers and sea). Yet, there is a lack of evaluation before and after rainfall events which limits the knowledge on the actual influence of stor...

Now begins a series of DRIZZLE seminars

Starting on 21 April 2021, “DRIZZLE - center for stormwater management” is organizing a series of online lunch seminars, where results from DRIZZLE's ongoing work will be presented to those interested in the partnership.

New network for you who works with infiltration, inflow and overflows

Stormwater&Sewers participates in the Swedish Water forum on infiltration/inflow (I/I) and overflows. The forum has now decided to coordinate a network for all professionals who have an interest in I/I and issues related to overflows.

Annelie Hedström has been promoted to professor

Annelie Hedström, Luleå University of Technology, has been promoted to professor. In her new role, Annelie will continue to contribute to the development of the research subject Urban Water Engineering and the undergraduate education conducted by the subject. Annelie will have a special focus on the...

Ico Broekhuizen defended his doctoral thesis

On April 8, 2021, Ico Broekhuizen defended his doctoral thesis "Hydrological modelling of green urban drainage systems: Advancing the understanding and management of uncertainties in data, model structure and objective functions".

Pulsatile flow may increase performance of ultrafiltration

Treatment of stormwater with a pulsatile liquid flow on ultrafiltration membranes may improve purification properties.

EUROSAM 16-17 June

EUROSAM workshop 2021 goes on-line

Sewers and climate conference (RÖK 2021)

In March, Swedish Water arranged its ordinary Sewers and Climate conference (Rörnät och Klimat 2021) online this year

Water Sewerage Cycle 2021 conference

The annual VAK conference went online this year, March 17-18. The program was at least as extensive as in previous years, with the difference that some of the sessions were pre-recorded.

LPS-workshop - Important aspects and issues

On 26th of February, Stormwater&Sewers arranged an online workshop, within the framework of the ongoing SVU project "Experiences with LPS systems – A knowledge compilation"

Field work in winter? Absolutely!

Within Stormwater&Sewers, field work is carried out all year round, even wintertime. This winter, snow sampling was carried out for three different projects within Stormwater&Sewers.

New members of Swedish Water RÖK Committee

At the beginning of 2021, Swedish Water made a fresh start with its expert committees. The committees provide an exciting platform where members with their experience, interests and competence both contribute to the Swedish water industry as a whole, but also personally have the opportunity to devel...

Are you our next PhD candidate in circular nutrient flows from sewage?

The research subject Urban Water Engineering at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, is looking for an engaged PhD candidate that would like to study circular nutrient flows from wastewater to food production and connect waste energy flows in an industrial and ur...

Water Europe's policy white paper on emerging pollutants

The recent EU Water legislation fitness check concluded that, whilst key legislation such as the EU Water Framework Directive and Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive are having a positive impact on the ecological status of water bodies across the EU, further actions are required in relation to the ...

Published:5 November 2013
Updated: 4 June 2021
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