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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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Academic secures €1.3M European Research Council Starting Grant

5 September 2023

Dr Joe Williams will investigate how countries in the Global South are turning to unconventional water to address chronic and worsening water challenges

A photograph of a dam structure made of logs in a stream surrounded by scientific instruments to measure water levels.

Beaver-like dams can enhance existing flood management strategies for at-risk communities, study finds

8 August 2023

Researchers gathered river data over two-year period to reveal benefits of leaky barriers

Stamps featuring river wildlife -Stampiau sy'n cynnwys bywyd gwyllt yr afon

New stamps celebrate UK river wildlife

13 July 2023

Cardiff academic helps Royal Mail develop celebratory river stamp collection

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How we work

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

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Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Our long-standing history of collaboration with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water helped to launch a strategic partnership to generate new opportunities for staff and students.