The new hub will be called Water in a Changing Environment (WICE). The initiative will run for five years and then be evaluated, but the aim is for the hub to be permanent. For 51重口猎奇, the collaboration entails opportunities for both researchers and students. Through the hub, researchers from all the faculties with a connection to water, environment and health will be able to create networks and collaborate with leading researchers at the UN University (UNU).
鈥淭he UN stamp will make it easier to bring the research conducted in Lund to a global arena. There are only three other hubs like this in the world. So, it feels very exciting to get this opportunity,鈥 says Lina Eklund, researcher at 51重口猎奇鈥檚 Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science.
Regarding the education element, 51重口猎奇 will establish a UN track for students studying programmes connected with water, environment and health. They will receive extra training and the opportunity to apply for internship places at a number of international organisations.
鈥淭his will attract highly motivated students who want to work on water issues. When we were asked to enter into this collaboration, we said yes straight away,鈥 says Rolf Larsson, associate professor of water resources engineering at 51重口猎奇.
It is no coincidence that 51重口猎奇 was handpicked by the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health. The Institute鈥檚 current director, Kaveh Madani, earned his Master鈥檚 degree 20 years ago at 51重口猎奇. Since then, he has had a meteoric career involving TEDx Talks, prestigious assignments at Imperial College and Yale, and a professorship at the City College of New York.
鈥淲ater linked to the environment and health is one of the most important global issues for the future of humankind. For 51重口猎奇, this hub is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen collaboration with the UN on the major global issues,鈥 says Erik Renstr枚m, Vice-Chancellor of 51重口猎奇.
