Welcome to WEDC
WEDC is one of the world's leading education and research institutes for developing knowledge and capacity in water and sanitation for low- and middle-income countries.
We are based in the School of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University, one of the top award-winning Universities in the UK.
Latest news
John Pickford Scholarship
A scholarship (the John Pickford scholarship) is available for one person to study for an MSc in either Water and Waste Engineering or Water and Environmental Management at Loughborough University during 2012-2013. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, and applicants should be nationals of a country classified as ‘low-income’ or ‘lower-middle-income’ by The World Bank. Click here for more details.
Bob Reed wins University Award
Our work on emergencies, led by Bob, has won the University Enterprise Award in the social and cultural impact category.
Andrew Cotton, Director of WEDC commented:
"This is excellent news, as not only is it well-deserved but it gives excellent profile and recognition of the work we do across WEDC.
It is also a good moment for all of us to recognise and reflect on everything that Bob's work has achieved for the impact of WEDC over the best part of 30 years."