SWIG (the Sensors for Water Interest Group) invites students and employees involved in the field of water sensor research to design a scientific poster summarising their work.

This is an opportunity for researchers within the water and environmental sectors to showcase their work. The SWIG Early Career Researcher Prize is open to under-graduates and post-graduates in full-time education or within the first 4 years of employment within their chosen area of expertise.

Santander shortlists ten London social enterprises for financial boost in new award scheme

Ten social enterprises and community organisations based in London have been shortlisted for the Santander Social Enterprise Development Awards. These selected enterprises will have the opportunity to win up to £50,000 to help their businesses grow and improve their local communities.

The University of Reading is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Ted Shepherd to the Grantham Chair in Climate Science. Professor Shepherd will play a leading role in climate research in the University of Reading’s Department of Meteorology, the renowned international centre for the study of weather and climate, and in the University’s Walker Institute for Climate System Research.

Action is to be taken to bring a neglected Darwen beauty spot back to its best.

Since the owner of Jack’s Key Reservoir in the Whitehall area went into liquidation in 2005, there has been no one with a legal duty to make sure the structure is safe.

It has now fallen into a state of disrepair and has been drained to alleviate any risk of flooding.

Now, as the enforcement authority, the Environment Agency is looking into the site as a priority, and officers want to talk to the community about their long-term goals of managing the flood risk in Darwen and providing an amenity for local residents.