Water Security seminar series

Recognising the diverse strengths in water research in Oxford and the potential of water security as a unifying theme, a water security network was launched with cross-university support in January 2012 with the objectives to:

• Foster a cross-divisional research community, including termly meetings, workshops and seminar series
• Support collaborative proposals in areas of interdisciplinary strengths and geographic specialties
• Sustain engagement with government, industry, and research councils working in this area.

The Oxford Water Security Network is hosting a seminar series during Hilary Term 2012. This seminar series will demonstrate the breadth and diversity of water research across Oxford in the lead up to the international conference on Water Security, Risk and Society in April 2012. The seminar series is structured around sessions with two 20-minute presentations from water researchers in different disciplines. Each presentation will provide a broad review of the topic area, coinciding with the release of short briefing paper on the topic. The presentations will be followed by a moderated panel discussion to stimulate discussion across the disciplines and engage audience members from academia, government and industry.

Wed February 22nd

• Water Security and Technological Innovations Professor Ian Thompson, Engineering Sciences
• Water Security and the Use of Climate Information in US Water Management Professor Steve Rayner, Institute for Science, Innovation and Society