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Water Research Institute

Addressing the grand challenge of sustaining water for people and ecosystems in a changing world.

Llyn Brianne Observatory

The Llyn Brianne Observatory in Wales is one of the longest-running catchment projects in the world.

Latest news

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Cardiff-led project features in COP27 programme

10 November 2022

Climate and water expert heads to global event to share expertise about impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities in East Africa

Rising groundwater offers hope for drought-stricken East Africa

26 October 2022

New research indicates better groundwater supply management could hold the key to helping combat the impact of climate change in East Africa

WW challenge

Students’ Dŵr Cymru water conservation challenge

12 October 2022

Research students come up with innovative ways of saving water to combat increased demand and supply issues

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Research

Through interdisciplinary research, we provide innovative solutions to the challenges of water use and management.

Get in touch

Contact our team to find out more about the Institute and how you can work with us.

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Early-career network

We believe that early-career researchers are key to triggering an interdisciplinary community. Our early-career group includes MSc and PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers from different disciplines across Cardiff University.