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October
PhD Scholarship
A full WQRA-ARC PhD scholarship
is available for a project located in Adelaide. The project involves
characterising the interactions of Cryptosporidium with other
microorganisms isolated from naturally occurring biofilms and sediments.
September
Small Grants
Scheme
WQRA is offering small grants of up to $5000 to support postgraduate
student research projects. Applications may be lodged by supervisors
on behalf of students enrolled at WQRA member universities.
Program Workshops
WQRA
member organisations have been invited to two WQRA
Program workshops as part of the process to develop the WQRA
research agenda.
PhD Scholarships
WQRA is offering 5 PhD Scholarships (comprising 4 top-up scholarships
and 1 full scholarship) for students commencing in 2009. Closing date
for applications: 31 October 2008.
August
Summer Research
Scholarships
WQRA is offering 10 Summer
Research Scholarships to provide talented undergraduates with
an introduction to career and research opportunities relevant to the
needs of the Australian water industry. Closing date for applications:
15 September 2008.
Project Manager
- ARC Linkage Project on Corrosion and Odour Management in Sewers
Applications are invited for the position of Project
Manager for a 5-year national research project involving major Australian
water utilities, four Australian universities and several international
collaborators. Closing date 5 September 2008.
July
WQRA Education Committee
Nominations
are invited for the WQRA Education Committee. The committee will
develop and implement the Education program for WQRA.
Call for Summer
Research and PhD Project Outlines
WQRA invites member organisations to submit project outlines
for both Summer Research Scholarships and PhD scholarships.
Careers at WQRA
WQRA is currently seeking applicants for two Program Manager positions.
The successful applicants will play key roles in the design and delivery
of the WQRA Research Agenda. (Applications have closed)
Meetings and
Workshops
Dates for forthcoming WQRA meetings and program workshops have been
announced - see the WQRA Calendar.
New Members
WQRA is pleased to welcome two new members, who were approved at the
WQRA Board meeting in June. Victoria University has joined as a Research
member and Wannon Region Water Corporation has been admitted as a new
Industry Member. In addition, GWM Water has upgraded from a General
Member to a Band Three Industry Member.
June
WQRA joins GWRC
WQRA has become a member of the Global
Water Research Coalition. The GWRC is an international alliance
of leading water research organisations, and is dedicated to promoting
international cooperation and collaboration in water-related research.
WQRA's application for membership was accepted at a meeting of the GWRC
Board during World Water Week in Singapore.
May
WQRA CEO and Chair announced
Water Quality Research Australia Limited announced the appointment of
Jodieann Dawe as CEO of the new organisation. Professor Michael R. Moore
(currently Director of the National Research Centre for Environmental
Toxicology) has agreed to become Chairman of the Board of WQRA Limited.
Position available
WQRA Ltd is seeking a Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for
ensuring high quality deliverables in all facets of company operations,
financial and corporate management.
February
WQRA Summer Research Scholarships
The first group of WQRA Summer Research Scholars presented their work
at a Seminar
in Melbourne on 21 February 2008, along with the final group of CRC
Summer Research Scholars.
2007
December
First WQRA Limited Project Agreement Signed
Following the signing of the project agreement for "A National Approach
to Health Risk Assessment, Risk Communication and Management of Chemical
Hazards from Recycled Water" the first research project for WQRA is
formally under way.
October
Water
Quality Research Australia Pty Ltd established
Water Quality Research Australia Limited was established on
Friday 12 October 2007 as a not-for-profit scientific research institution
under Australian Corporations law.
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