Welcome to SWIG Website
Welcome to the website for the Sensors for Water Interest Group, SWIG.
SWIG is a not for profit information, ideas-exchange, and networking group with a diverse UK-wide membership drawn from the water and process industries, sensor manufacturers and their distributers, academic institutions involved in sensor research, regulatory bodies and consultants working in the field of water management.
SWIG focuses on the use of sensor and associated technologies for measurement and control in water and wastewater treatment processes and infrastructure, as well as in natural environments and waters.
Our networking activities include a varied prgramme of technical workshops covering all aspects of water sensing, which offer a cost-effective means of keeping up-to-date with sensor developments, new technologies and regulations, whilst fostering collaboration between parties. Invited speakers and enthusiastic audiences are able to debate the practical applications and current challenges for measurement and control in water and wastewater.
If you want to join SWIG please CLICK HERE for a Membership application form and CLICK HERE here for a Workshop Booking Form
Forthcoming SWIG Activities, General Interest Items & Calls to Members |
Forthcoming 2012 SWIG Events (see 'Events' page for further details):
16th May 'Measurement Traceability for Water Sensors' (hosted by NPL, Bushy House, Teddington)
20th June 'Leakage Management - Leak Detection & Challenges with Increased us of Plastic Pipes' (hosted by SciSys Ltd, Chippenham)
26th September 'Role of Sensors in Disinfection Control - Minimising by-products and Maximising Disinfection' (hosted by Scottish Government, Edinburgh)
TBC October 'Sensors for Anaerobic Digestion' (hosted by Process Instruments, Burnley)21st November 'Data Visualisation & Interpretation' (hosted by RS Hydro, Droitwich Spa)
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SWIG Secretariat Contract Renewal
With the current contract ending on 31st August 2012, SWIG is looking to award a new contract for the position of Secretariat / Programme Manager. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful applicant will lead and inspire SWIG to build on its current success. You will have administrative and organisational skills, an interest in water control and measurement and a network of useful contacts.
Applications are invited from sole traders, micro & small enperprises, and larger organisations. Further information is available here. To apply and receive an application pack please email recruitment@swig.org.uk. |
SWIG 'Early Career Researcher Prize'
11/04/12: The 2012 SWIG academic poster competition has now been launched.... The competition, with a £500 prize, is intended to raise awareness of technological developments and novel applications related to water measurements, thereby promoting innovation in sensor research and commercial application. The prize winner will be announced at the Gala Dinner of WWEM 2012 on 7th November (see news item below). Further informatioin here. Closing date 7th September 2012.
The competition was last run in 2010, with James Shucksmith of the University of Sheffield taking away the top prize. |
SWIG at WWEM 2012 (Telford, 7 & 8 November) SWIG is pleased to announce its involvement in WWEM 2012, in two key ways:
- Short-listed entries to our 'Early Career Researcher Prize' (see above) will be displayed at the exhibition and the prize winner will be announced at the WWEM Gala Dinner.
- SWIG will be hosting an area where academia and industry can meet to discuss collaborative working (see press release here). Watch for further announcements after Easter. See WWEM website for exhibition and conference details). |
TSB Water Security Call for Funding is now open
The Technology Strategy Board, Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) are to invest up to £4m in feasibility studies and collaborative research and development projects to stimulate innovation in the UK water industry. View here for further information. |
SWIG Member Discounts at Workshops, Exhibitions and Conferences
Sustainabilitylive! 2012, 22-24 May, NEC, Birmingham: The International Water & Effluent Exhibition (IWEX) is the UK’s largest dedicated exhibition for the water and effluent industry. IWEX 2012 will bring together water companies, contractors, consultants, industry and manufacturers. SWIG members receive a discount on stand space of £20 off per m2 shell scheme and £20 per m2 space only (contact staceybird@fav-house.com). Pre-register to visit the show: www.sustainabilitylive.com/swigreg (information on visiting the show here). |
New National Water Quality Instrumentation Service
The Environment Agency (EA) has created a new National Water Quality Instrumentation Service (NWQIS) to improve the quality and efficiency of water quality monitoring in England and Wales. The new service is part of the National Laboratory Service (NLS) and will fulfil the field monitoring requirements of the EA. However, it will also be available to other Public and Private sector organisations. More information here |
Call for Papers...
Water Contamination Emergencies
(5th annual conference, Germany) 19-21 November 2012
Further information here. Contact Maggi Churchouse, tel: 01359 221004 maggi@wcec5.eu |
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