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Published on June 28, 2023
The Humanitarian Water Engineering Intensive Course returns this fall. This 12 week virtual course will run from September 6th to December 6th, covering the design and operation of water supply systems in humanitarian response.
The course will offer participants an opportunity to gain essential knowledge and skills on safe water supply in humanitarian emergencies. The course covers the theoretical fundamentals of, and practical considerations for, the design and operation of water supply systems. Topics range from the chemistry and biology of water quality, to hydraulics, to cost efficiency, safety, accessibility, and public health.
Deadline to apply: Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
To learn more information, please visit the course website here: https://hwe.dighr.org/
Themes | Global Health & Humanitarianism, Global Health Foresighting |
Status | Active |
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Syed Imran Ali, Research Fellow, Global Health and Humanitarianism - Active
James Brown, Associate Course Director, Humanitarian Water Engineering; Technical Advisor, Safe Water Optimization Tool - Active |
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