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University of Queensland researchers have built a new-generation technology of chemical dosing to control the corrosion and odour problems in sewer networks.

New publication in Water Research from Damien Batstone et al

2023 has been an extremely eventful year for our centre, including multiple conferences, commissioning new laboratory facilities, major funding initiatives, and significant executive personnel changes. 

The IWA Nutrient Removal and Recovery (NRR) Specialist Group extends a warm invitation for your participation in the upcoming conference, "Nutrient Management in the Net-Zero Era."
Returning to Australia after 6 years, this conference is a collaborative effort between The University of Queensland and Urban Utilities.

Two papers from ACWEB post-doctoral research fellows have been published in Nature Communications 14. The papers, from Dr Xueqin Zhang and Dr Zhetai Hu, were published in September and October 2023.

A University of Queensland PhD project investigating methods of using iron salts for sustainable water management solutions has won a prestigious industry award.

After more than 25 years on campus Sandra Hall has hung up the UQ purple and moved into the not-for-profit sector. Sandra first joined ACWEB (then Advanced Wastewater Management Centre) as a fresh-faced PhD candidate in 1998. After completing her PhD, she moved on to a Post Doctoral Research Fellow before moving into the education training space.

We recognise the ongoing and crucial aspects of water, with 40% of the world population not having safe access to water or sanitation. Water scarcity is likely to increase as population grows, and climate change increasingly impacts on safe water supplies.

A University of Queensland research project will investigate a biofilm-based solution for drinking water treatment.
Approximately 90% of the drinking water in Australia is sourced from surface water bodies, which are naturally rich in organic matter and nutrients

University of Queensland researchers have found a range of commonly prescribed antidepressants can increase bacteria’s resistance to antibiotic medications.

ACWEB has seen a number of significant milestones in the last year. A key change is the retirement of Professor Zhiguo Yuan AM as Centre Director, and my appointment as interim director in July this year.

Microplastics are not just tiny particles that can be ingested, they can also carry viruses, a University of Queensland study has revealed.

A propane eating microbe has been discovered – and University of Queensland researchers say it could play a critical role in global climate change and air pollution control.

A collaborative project using University of Queensland research into a low-cost solution for wastewater treatment has won a coveted industry research award.

A University of Queensland PhD project investigating methods to combat antibiotic resistance has won a prestigious industry award.
The 2022 QLD Student Water Prize, presented at the annual Australian Water Association Queensland Gala Dinner and Awards Night, was awarded to recent PhD graduate Zhigang Yu for his work Novel Disinfection to Combat Antibiotic Resistance.

After 25 years of exceptional service to The University of Queensland, Professor Zhiguo Yuan AM has advised his intentions to retire in the coming weeks. 

The University of Queensland and Urban Utilities have signed a five-year strategic alliance agreement to establish a sustainable industry research delivery platform.

ACWEB and UQ are pleased to announce that the 2023 IWA Microbial Ecology and Water Engineering specialist conference will be held in Brisbane.

As I am writing this report, Southeast Queensland and parts of New South Wales are experiencing devastating floods. Lives have been lost, properties damaged, and the economic loss are mounting to the billions. My sympathies go to those who have been badly impacted by the flooding, including many of our staff and students.

A UQ research paper investigating artificial sweeteners effect on antibiotic resistance has won the ISME Journal 2021 Best Paper award.