Holiday Closure
08 December 2025Our office will be closed for the holidays from Saturday December 20 to Sunday, January 4.
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Strengthening Drinking Water Quality in Malaysia
20 October 2025How can strict drinking water regulations be effectively translated into daily practice? That question was central during the international training Professional Development on Surveillance and Enforcement in Drinking Water Quality Regulation Framework – Malaysia, organized by Wateropleidingen in cooperation with Malaysian partners and experts from the Dutch drinking water sector.
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Trainer of the Year 2024/2025: Henri van den Akker!
08 September 2025Which Subject Matter Expert (SME) Trainer at World Water Academy excels at sharing practical expertise with enthusiasm, resonates well with participants, and contributes to the quality of the training programs? During the symposium "Acceleration in water knowledge" on September 3rd, director Gabrielle Knufman announced the Trainer of the Year: Mr. Henri van den Akker.
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Strong demand for wastewater treatment training: 10 new course groups
05 September 2025In the Netherlands, interest in wastewater treatment is booming: the World Water Academy courses Wastewater Treatment Technology and Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technology together account for 10 new course groups this fall. The challenges of wastewater treatment are global and the need for skilled professionals is growing everywhere. That is why World Water Academy offers tailor-made and in-company training programs internationally.
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Symposium lays foundation for multi-year strategy
03 September 2025Which themes will shape the future of the water sector, and what does that demand from professionals? World Water Academy explored these questions during the symposium "Accelerating Water Knowledge" with partners in the watersector and our trainers. The ideas and discussions around AI, the evolving human role, emerging skills, and the need for (international) collaboration form a valuable starting point for the multi-year strategy of World Water Academy.
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Inspiring dialogues at World Water Week in Stockholm
29 August 2025CEO Gabrielle Knufman joined World Water Week in Stockholm, representing World Water Academy. A unique opportunity for strengthening international partnerships on sustainable water management and meeting the South African Minister of Water.
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This is what AI means for water management in 2030
27 August 2025The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating - every week brings new possabilities. What impact will this have on the water sector? This summer, HydroLogic and Wateropleidingen organized a practical masterclass to inspire professionals: with AI, you're better prepared for extreme weather and can respond more quickly to changing conditions.
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Gaining Control over Indirect Discharges through Training and Collaboration
15 July 2025Regulatory inspectors often encounter this challenge: unwanted discharges that end up in surface water via wastewater treatment plants. Collaboration, accurate measurement, data integration, and smart enforcement tools are essential to gain control over such situations. That’s why three environmental agencies in Brabant enhanced their expertise through World Water Academy’s seven-day training course “Enforcement of Indirect Discharges”: “The instructors’ years of practical experience were a big plus!”
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World Water Academy Champions Skills Development at Water Knowledge Europe 2025 in Warsaw
27 May 2025Warsaw, Poland – May 2025 World Water Academy made a strong impression at this year’s Water Knowledge Europe (WKE2025) event in Warsaw, bringing its expertise and dedication to water education to the forefront of European water innovation efforts. World Water Academy, represented by CEO Gabrielle Knufman, added valuable insights to the ongoing dialogue around the future of water skills and human capital in the sector.
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Shaping the Future of Water: Innovation and Collaboration at the Wetskills Challenge in Cape Town
04 April 2025What happens when you bring together young water professionals from across the globe, challenge them with a real-life case, and give them the freedom to think big? You get fresh ideas, boundless energy, and surprising solutions.
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Women in Water Workshop makes waves during IWA in Cape Town
01 April 2025The "Women in Water" workshop, jointly organized by the World Water Academy and Blue Deal South Africa, took place at March 18 during the IWA Conference in Cape Town. The session was a follow-up to the highly successful workshop held at WISA 2024 in Durban. The event gathered professionals from South Africa, Lesotho, eSwatini, Ghana, and the Netherlands to discuss the role of women in the water sector, share experiences, and explore ways to foster gender inclusivity.
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World Waternet and World Water Academy join forces to bring hands-on water knowledge worldwide
26 March 2025World Waternet and World Water Academy are teaming up to make practical water knowledge and skills accessible worldwide. Through digital innovative and accessible training and international peer-to-peer exchange, they aim to empower water professionals to deliver clean drinking water, safe sanitation, and climate-resilient water systems faster and smarter. The collaboration was officially confirmed on March 12 during Aquatech Amsterdam.
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