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SENSE e-News July-August 2021

SENSE e-News June 2021

SENSE e-News June 2021, with a farewell editorial of Viola Bennink who is going on a well deserved maternity leave after a lot of good work for a.o. this brand new SENSE website.

Fellowship opportunity at Durham University’s Institute of Advanced Study

The Institute of Advanced Study is one of Durham University’s flagship interdisciplinary research institutes. Durham offers Fellows time and freedom to think, away from the demands of their everyday professional lives. By recruiting Fellows from all around the world, the IAS also fosters an exciting intellectual environment in which thinkers from diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds can exchange ideas. Applications and nominations for Fellowships are now being accepted. The closing date for applications is 25 June 2021. Please see full details on the website.

“Groen Huiswerk” (Green Homework) platform

One of our SENSE PhD candidates is part of a small Dutch collective who build the "Groen Huiswerk" platform, to inform on the climate crisis and how you could make a difference. The platform provides tips on books, podcast, documentaries and articles. You’ll find a list with many movements and organizations and how you could help and guidance in how to organize something yourself.

dr.ir. Arnold van Vliet commits to science communication

SENSE congratulates dr.ir. Arnold van Vliet (Wageningen University & Research) for his 'appreciation' from the pilot fund ‘Science communication by scientists: Appreciated!’ As biologist, dr.ir. Arnold van Vliet performs communication activities around current developments in nature.

Treatment versus transport: smart use of local and distant water sources in coastal areas

SENSE PhD candidate Alessio Belmondo Bianchi studied smart ways to match the increasing water demands by the chemical industry DowDuPont in Terneuzen. By combining previously developed simulation models, he concluded that a combination of treating local brackish water and transporting fresh water from distant sources was the most cost-effective and sustainable way to balance the companies water demands.

A new bio-recovery method for efficient selenium retrieval from wastewater

SENSE PhD researcher Bingnan Song developed an improved biological method to remove and recover selenium from wastewater. Specialized bacteria converted more than 95 % of the selenate present into elemental selenium. In addition to this high efficiency, conversion rates were about 6 times higher than in traditional methods.

Natural capital – blogpost by prof.dr. Lars Hein

Nature provides us with resources and food, regulates our climate and purifies air and water. Moreover, it provides us with a pleasant living and leisure environment. These properties are not included in the price of products. A United Nations ratified method can measure nature’s contribution to the economy. This may stimulate sustainable resource management. Want to know the value of the forest near you?

Valuing Water at IHE

Valuing Water is this year's theme from the World Water Day (22 March). IHE Delft asked their partners and students how they value water. Read about this and other activities which were organized on this important day.

Climate Bonds Initiative launches hydropower criteria for sustainable hydropower projects

Recently launched: hydropower criteria that provide guidance for developers on ensuring climate change resilience, improving environmental & social sustainability. Miroslav Marence, IHE Delft's Associate Professor of Storage and Hydropower, was involved as member of a technical working group.