Alumni News & Events
Read all about UNESCO-IHE alumni news & events organised all over the world.
Informal Alumni Gathering in Delft
Three UNESCO-IHE alumni from diffrent years and nationalities, Indonesia, Nepal and Venezuela got together in an informal alumni gathering in Delft last 14 July. The Alumni were for different reasons back in the Institute. Ms. Virdiyana Yuser and Mr Dibesh Shrestha were following a Short Course, Dr. Nestor Mendez returned to teach as guest lecture and Dr. Suriadi is Senior Lecturer in Land and Water Development. It was a pleasure to share a nice moment with them.
Alumni Gathering in La Paz, Bolivia
On the occasion of a staff mission to different cities in Bolivia an Alumni Gathering was organised in the city of La Paz last 11 July. 10 Alumni with residence in the city attended the event and have the opportunity to meet to strengthen their network as well as be informed over UNESCO-IHE activities in the region. The Institute has 67 alumni in that country and they keep connected through a UNESCO-IHE Alumni Bolivia group on LinkedIn.
1st Alumni Gathering in Lima, Peru
During a mission of Dr. Ali Dastgheib, Senior Lecturer in Port Development, to Peru an alumni gathering was held in Lima on 6 July. 16 alumni attended the event that was the first gathering organised by UNESCO-IHE in the country. It was a great opportunity to meet and greet as well as to strengthen the links among participants and UNESCO-IHE. Alumni shared their experience and needs and were informed over the Institute, scholarships possibilities and projects. UNESCO-IHE Alumni are working in many different sectors: Universities, Training Institutes, Governmental institutes and research centres and private companies. During the event the official LinkedIn group ‘UNESCO-IHE alumni Peru’ was launched and will serve to keep the community connected.
Alumni gathering in Kampala, Uganda
UNESCO-IHE organised an Alumni gathering in Kampala - Uganda last November, during the refresher course on ' Modelling practice and tools: their roles in water resources management in the 21st Century '. 40 alumni from Uganda attended the event and have the opportunity to meet and greet alumni participating in the course, UNESCO-IHE delegation and staff members of the partner Institution. The event was held at the International Resource Centre garden where a cocktail was served.
Alumni Refresher Course on 'Water harvesting: A missed potential for food security in the semi-arid regions of Sub Saharan Africa', Sudan
The refresher course on 'Water Harvesting: A missed potential for food security in the semi-arid regions of Sub Sahara Africa', was successfully conducted by UNESCO-IHE and the Hydraulics Research Center Sudan (HRC-Sudan), from 22 to 26 November, at Wad Medani, Sudan.
Alumni Refresher Course on 'Understanding, monitoring and controlling water/sediment dynamics for river basin management', Kenya
From 16 to 20 November Dr. Paolo Paron and Dr. Luigia Brandimarte from UNESCO-IHE, Daniel Olago from the University of Nairobi and 23 participants from different countries in Africa contributed to the successful implementation of the Refresher Course on 'Understanding, monitoring and controlling water/sediment dynamics for river basin management'.
Alumni Refresher Course on 'Roles in water resources management in the 21st Century', Uganda
This eight days refresher course was organised by UNESCO-IHE in collaboration with Makarere University and National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) in Kampala, Uganda and the financial support of EP-Nuffic. The course aimed at strengthening good modelling practice of UNESCO-IHE alumni in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Alumni Refresher Course on 'Politics and practices of participation in the water sector' in South Africa
The refresher course on ' 'Research & Action: the politics and practices of participation in the water sector' took place in Belleville, Cape Town, South Africa from 2 to 6 November. 20 African alumni, from 125 applicants, were selected to attended the course making use of NFP scholarships.The topic and skills taught in this refresher course cross disciplinary boundaries.
Alumni Refresher Course on 'Managing flood for spate irrigation development', Indonesia
From 26 to 30 October 2015 the Refresher Course on 'Managing flood for spate irrigation development related to food crops security reflex to the impact of Climate Changes' took place in Bandung, Indonesia. The course was organised by UNESCO-IHE, together with the Research Centre for Water Resources at the Ministry of Public Works and Sriwijaya University, Indonesia as partner institutions and the financial support of the Dutch Government through EP-NUFFIC.
Alumni Refresher Course on 'Integrated River Basin Management under Climate Change', Colombia
From 31 August to 5 September 2015, UNESCO-IHE and Universidad EAN with the financial support of EP-NUFFIC organised the refresher course on 'Integrated River basin management under Climate Change' to update the alumni knowledge on integrated river basin management, with focus on the impacts that extreme climate and climate change have on the planning of water resources at a basin level.
Alumni gathering Kigali, Rwanda
An alumni gathering was held on 9 July, 2013, in Kigali on the occasion of the International Wetlands Forum. Eighteen UNESCO-IHE alumni from various countries in the region were welcomed by Prof. Stefan Uhlenbrook, Prof. Ken Irvine and Dr. Gretchen Gettel.
Refresher course held in Kampala, Uganda
From 7-11 October 2013, a Refresher Course took place in Kampala, Uganda. During this week, UNESCO-IHE alumni followed this course, which was focused on 'Integrated Water and Sanitation Management in Urban Slums and the Surrounding Environment'. The course was held in Fairway Hotel in Kampala, and was hosted by Prof. Dr. Frank Kansiime (alumnus) and Dr. Charles Niwagaba from Makerere University.
Alumni Refresher Course on 'WASH service delivery in fragile states' held in South Africa
From 18-22 November 2013, UNESCO-IHE alumni came together in Cape Town for the alumni refresher course on Water, sanitation, and hygiene service delivery in fragile states. The alumni came from various countries in Southern and Eastern Africa (Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya) and South Asia (Nepal, Sri Lanka), with lecturers from the University of Juba, South Sudan, ODI/UK, and UNESCO-IHE.
UNESCO-IHE alumni gathering in São Paulo for Refresher Course on Membrane Technology
The refresher course for UNESCO-IHE alumni from Central and Southern America on “Membrane technology for drinking and wastewater treatment” took place between 9 and 13 December 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The course was coordinated by the Environmental Engineering and Water Technology department of UNESCO-IHE and was locally supported by SABESP and alumna Mara Ramos.
Successful refresher course takes place in Accra, Ghana
From 28 October to 1 November 2013, past UNESCO-IHE students arrived at Accra, Ghana to participate in a refresher course aimed at discussing the role of planning and governance in relation to managing large dams. Whilst being able to share their insights, the course also gave the UNESCO-IHE alumni the opportunity to update their skills, acquire new knowledge and network with likeminded individuals.
Michael Mutale wins first UNESCO-IHE Alumni Award 2013
Alumnus Michael Mutale from Zambia is winner of the first edition of the UNESCO-IHE Alumni Award. Mutale has been honoured for his dedication to improving quality of life in Southern Africa and his efforts in solving water resources management challenges. He received the award during the Awarding Ceremony, that took take place during the annual celebration of the Alumni Day on 17 October 2013.