The water sector in the UK is entering a particularly challenging period over the next decade. Rising population, changes in demographic structure and the emerging threat of climate change mean the managed water cycle will be stretched to the limit.

In response to this challenge, a new type of engineering leader is required to help radically overhaul our current urban water systems and make them fit-for-purpose into the 21st century.  We intend to address this need by developing well-qualified, independent-thinking research engineers thorugh our new Industrial Doctoral Centre  STREAM, funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

The research facilities are provided by five universities including Cranfield University, University of Exeter, Newcastle University, Sheffield University and Imperial College London.

Find out more about STREAM

• Research programme details
• Available research areas
• How to join us