This past week was marked by intensive networking and international knowledge exchange in the field of watermanagement. Following the successful Integrated Leaders Forum (#ILF) and the inspiring Aquatech, World Water Academy also attended the Dutch Water Authorities Network Day.
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The Bilateral Joint Steering Committee meeting between South Africa and the Netherlands took place on March 10, as part of the Memorandum of Understanding on Water.
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From Sampling Technician to Masterclass: Explore Legionella Courses at World Water Academy. At World Water Academy, you’ll find a wide range of courses and training programs focused on Legionella. This dangerous bacterium can be found in drinking water installations and poses a significant health risk. Gaining a deep understanding of it is essential. We offer a detailed look at our courses aimed at Legionella prevention. Which course or training will you choose to contribute to the safety of water installations?
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In our Year Review 2024, we reflect on a year of growth, innovation, and collaboration. Last year was all about Stronger Together. We strengthened our foundation, expanded partnerships, and introduced innovative learning pathways, such as Future-Oriented Treatment, to address tomorrow’s challenges. We also proudly celebrated our 30th anniversary and saw more organisations turning to us for tailored training solutions.
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At World Water Academy, we take pride in our versatility in developing training programmes that perfectly match the needs of diverse audiences. With a unique French-language e-learning course on water reuse and digitalisation, we demonstrate that language need not be a barrier to sharing knowledge. We build bridges between countries and cultures by collaborating with local and international experts, contributing to better sustainable water management.
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Our office will be closed for the holidays from Saturday, December 21, to Sunday, January 5.
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On 3 and 4 December 2024, the Ministry of Water & Equipment in Rabat hosted the opening sessions of a tailor-made training program on digitalisation and water management. Organised by World Water Academy (WWA) in collaboration with Hydrologic and Resing, the program aims to enhance participants' knowledge about smart solutions across the water cycle, from extraction to reuse. The first two days were a success, with participants actively engaging in discussions and activities.
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From December 2 to 5, World Water Academy hosted a study visit for seven Botswana’s Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) employees. The program focused on improving sludge management practices in Botswana’s diverse wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Participants left inspired and equipped with tools to enhance sludge treatment processes back home.
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Rand Water employees recently took part in a one-day online wastewater treatment course, organized by World Water Academy. The training focused on key topics such as the water cycle, pre-treatment, activated sludge systems, nutrient removal, and settling processes.
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We are excited to announce the launch of World Water Academy's completely revamped website! In collaboration with Stuurlui, we have worked diligently over the past few months to give the website a fresh, modern look that meets today’s standards. Just as we elevate water professionals through our training programmes, we have now elevated our own website to a higher level. The site is now clearer, more user-friendly, and fully prepared for the future.
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Wateropleidingen is a well-known entity in the sector. Since 1994, the foundation has been offering a broad range of courses to water professionals. Wateropleidingen director Gabriëlle Knufman and Gerhard van den Top, member of the Supervisory Board, enthusiastically talk about this milestone. The importance of the training is highlighted by the stories of Hilde Niezen, director of RIONED, and Erik Wagener, Secretary Director of the Amstel, Gooi and Vecht Water Board and former director of the Flood Protection Program.
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Whoever has a birthday treats. The same goes for the Weather and Water Management course, which has been a success under the banner of Wateropleidingen for 20 years. Former students and invited guests were able to participate in a refresher course free of charge on September 19. Prior to this, we spoke with the 'founding fathers' of the course: Arnold Lobbrecht and Gerrit Hiemstra. What do they want to convey to water managers?
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You can reach World Water Academy by telephone: +31 030 606 94 00 or e-mail: info@worldwateracademy.nl.
