The DCU Water Institute continues to drive cutting-edge research, securing major funding, collaborating on international projects, and influencing policy on water sustainability. As World Water Day approaches, the Institute highlights its latest achievements in tackling global water challenges.
Global Research Funding and Collaborations
The Institute has secured €1.3 million in Horizon Europe funding across four key projects:
- COMPAS (€300K): Enhancing water management through advanced monitoring.
- AquaBioSens (€500K): Developing biosensor technologies for real-time water quality assessment.
- Water4All STARDUST (€250K): Addressing emerging contaminants in global water systems.
- One Blue (€200K): Supporting sustainable blue economy monitoring.
Additionally, DCU is playing a vital role in the €400 million PARC initiative, which assesses risks from chemicals,
ensuring that Ireland remains at the forefront of environmental research.
Driving Innovation and Sustainability
- Urban Citizen 6.3.2 Project Shortlisted for ESRI Award: Showcasing the Institute’s commitment to urban water resilience and smart city solutions with the help of citizen scientists.
- 100+ Citizen Science Samples Collected: Community-driven efforts are enhancing data collection and public engagement in water quality monitoring.
- Launch of the 2025 Water Café: A platform fostering collaborative discussions on water-related challenges and solutions.
- Training on Shipping Decarbonization for IMO Delegations: DCU researchers are leading critical conversations on reducing maritime emissions.
- Danny Marks and Yan Delaure Attend INITIATE in Morocco: Supporting global partnerships and advancing research through the INITIATE water PhD platform.
- RESTART Project Advances to Growth Phase: Strengthening the Institute’s role in sustainable water management solutions.
Shaping Policy and Education
- Prof. Fiona Regan’s Advisory Role: As a member of the European Academies Science Advisory Council, she is influencing environmental and climate policies at the European level.
- Active Outreach: DCU Water Institute is engaging stakeholders to create partnerships in industry and academia
- Training on Shipping Decarbonization for IMO Delegations: DCU has launched a new round of training for International Maritime Organization (IMO) delegations, focusing on shipping decarbonisation and equipping global policymakers with the knowledge to advance sustainable maritime practices.
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