IWA UK Committee
The International Water Association (IWA) UK Committee is a sub-committee of the Institute of Water (IWater) – in effect, IWater hosts the IWA’s UK hub.
IWA UK Committee
The International Water Association (IWA) is a global network of water professionals, bringing the science and practice of water management closer together and covering all facets of the water cycle.
The Institute of Water (IWater) is the convening body of the IWA’s UK hub, and the IWA UK Committee is a sub-committee of the Institute of Water. The IWA UK Committee is made up of IWater members, all of whom you can see below.
Our Role
The IWA UK Committee connects the UK and global water communities, bringing together those involved in the management and study of water and wastewater.
Our principal objective is to support the sharing of knowledge, good practice, research and innovation to help create practical impact across the sector.
What We Focus On
To support this objective, the Committee focuses on:
International knowledge exchange – bringing global insight into the UK and showcasing UK expertise.
Applied knowledge and impact – helping to translate research into practical outcomes.
Academia-industry integration – strengthening links between research and practice.
Community and future leadership – supporting engagement and the development of Young Water Professionals (YWPs).
Convening the sector – bringing together stakeholders to explore the future of water.
IWA UK YWP Conference
The IWA UK Young Water Professionals (YWP) Conference is planned by the IWA UK Committee, with the support of IWater and sponsors. This event usually takes place in the summer of each year and is centred around career progression.
This event is aimed at:
- Those new to the industry (within the last 10 years), regardless of age
- Water professionals looking to progress in their careers
- Those interested in gaining wider industry knowledge
IWA UK Committee Members
