IWC June news & updates. No Images? Click here International WaterCentre Newsletter: June 2017Meet our 2017 MIWM International Scholarship recipientsWe have an outstanding cohort of water professionals who have joined us this year, including our two Global Water Partnership - Ken Thiess Memorial Scholarship recipients Camaria Holder and Rej Winlove. Below Camaria and Rej share their personal stories in the water sector and what their motivations and aspirations are for their MIWM experience. Camaria Holder - Antigua and BarbudaProject Engineer, Caribbean Water Treatment Ltd "I will continue to address wastewater management issues and work towards empowering disadvantaged communities to embrace change and adopt healthier practices." Read Camaria's profile. Rej Winlove - PhilippinesEcosystem Management Specialist, Biodiversity Management Bureau - Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines "I believe my experience complements my vision, and with training and exposure, I hope to be a catalyst for positive change." Read Rej's profile here. Applications for our Master of Integrated Water Management international scholarships for study in 2018 close in four weeks. If you'd like to join us in Brisbane next year find out more and apply now. Next month our 2017 full and part-time cohorts will visit Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef for their Semester two field trip and study intensive. Keep an eye out for updates and photos on our social media pages and in next month's newsletter.
Kini Interview Professor Quentin Grafton: the WEF nexusListen to the latest Kini Water Interview with Professor Quentin Grafton, an economist from the Australian National University who works at the nexus between Food, Water, Energy, and the Environment. Young Water Professionals - Join the IWC & AWA for an Online Team Leadership CourseThe IWC in partnership with the Australian Water Association (AWA) is proud to announce the latest round of our popular Online Team Leadership Course for Young Water Professionals (YWPs) is now open for registrations. This five week short course aims to equip YWPs with the knowledge and skills they need to become outstanding team leaders. Registration for the course closes 7 July 2017 and places are limited. Apply today. WASH Futures 2018 - Abstract submissions close this week!Are you submitting an abstract for WASH Futures 2018? Abstract submissions close 2 July 2017. If you would like to present your work or training in Brisbane 5 - 9 March 2018 be sure to submit before this Sunday 2 July 2017. Scholarship opportunitiesIWC Master of Integrated Water Management Scholarships (Intl.) - applications openThe IWC Masters Scholarships are a prestigious award granted annually to high calibre candidates who clearly demonstrate potential as future water leaders. Three international scholarships are available to study the Master of Integrated Water Management in 2018. Applications close 1 August 2017, find out more and apply here. IWC upcoming training
Other news & resourcesAWA launches water sector diversity programThe Australian Water Association, in collaboration with the Australian Water Partnership and Australian Aid, has launched a new program focused on increasing equality and diversity in the water sector. If you have a story about diversity, inclusion and empowerment that you would like to share, register your interest to take part in the Channeling Change program here. To find out more about the program, read this recent article published by the AWA. CRC for Water Sensitive Cities developing improved Benefit: Cost Analysis (BCA) toolThe CRC for Water Sensitive Cities (CRCWSC)’s Integrated Research Project 2 (IRP2; Comprehensive economic evaluation framework) is developing a tailored Benefit: Cost Analysis (BCA) tool for assessing water sensitive practices and systems. To add your contribution to the development of the tool, register your interest before 30 June.
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