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John Mundell, principal of Mundell and Associates, has provided numerous case studies where geophysics has been used in hydrogeological investigations or environmental investigations. These case studies are very illustrative in the learning of practical applications of geophysics. Thanks John!

Raj has been a source of great perspectives on rural water supply and contacts that have access to data related to the use and functionality of pumps in Nigeria and Kenya. Raj consulted to UNICEF for many years. Through his … Continue reading →

The University of Toronto Scarborough is the mentoring university for the UniWater pilot project.  Our pilot project was initially intended to consist of two new programs in Hydrogeology and Water Resources Management in sub-Saharan Africa, but due to the interest … Continue reading →

Peyman Sayyah has been an integral part of our UniWater team.  He has contributed to the development of the lectures and some of the practicals that we’ve been able to produce this far.  Peyman has an MSc in Hydrogeology from … Continue reading →

Thanks to the African Book Project, another NGO working in Africa, who have generously donated a collection of text books that will be used to supplement the Geological Department libraries in our host universities.  This is a wonderful way for … Continue reading →

Jessica Dillabough is a regulatory affairs advisor for Imperial Oil.  She has an MBA (Dalhousie, 2006) and PhD (University of Calgary, 2012) in Strategy; Energy Management and Sustainable Development.  We anticipate Jessica’s background in policy and sustainable development with be an asset … Continue reading →

WASH, UNICEF, Nigeria has kindly provided access to the raw data used in the Integrated Water Management module. The data was analysed by a consultant, Raj Kumar Daw (rajdaw1@gmail.com).  This local contribution is greatly appreciated as it will provide students … Continue reading →

UniWater is grateful for the technical contributions of Matrix Solutions Inc in the manner of lecture and practicals that support the module on contaminant studies related to the Oil and Gas Industry.  Matrix is a leading environmental consulting company located … Continue reading →

Professor Stefan Uhlenbrook, Vice-Rector  of Academic and Student Affairs and Professor of Hydrology at UNESCO-IHE Institute of Water Education in Delft, The Netherlands has contributed lectures and practicals related to the hydrology module of the UniWater program.  This generous donation lends strong academics … Continue reading →

Many thanks go out to Dr Roger Beckie and Dr Leslie Smith of the department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia (Canada) who graciously donated numerous lab practicals for our use in the UniWater … Continue reading →