20.01.2020
The daunting task of grocery shopping
Anna Chrysafi has a deep interest in food and a research background in aquatic sciences. She joined the water and development group, as she wanted to challenge herself and learn…
09.12.2019
Have you ever wondered how to actually put into practice your water engineering skills?
Elina Lehikoinen wanted to put her water engineering skills into practice while helping people in vulnerable situations. In this text, she shares her experience in the IMPACT training organized by…
25.11.2019
Water Stewardship in Finnish corporations – developing a toolbox for value chain management
How do Finnish corporations see water stewardships and what are their biggest challenges with it? What are the tools that corporations use and could be used for water sustainable value…
04.11.2019
Earth Engine: imperfect, but powerful
Google Earth Engine is a cloud-based platform for geospatial analysis. It was the main tool used in Roope Kouki’s recent master’s thesis on agricultural drought in Finland. In this post, he considers the pros,…
21.10.2019
Establishing an Analytical Framework for Water Diplomacy
Tensions over water resources are expected to increase globally due to the effects of climate change, population growth, urbanisation and related water scarcity. Water diplomacy can complement existing water cooperation…
07.10.2019
Generalist vs. specialist – which way to go and what does it matter?
Making the right choices regarding your major, minor and selection of classes is often a struggle in university studies. This blog discusses how specialization and generalization are both feasible approaches…
23.09.2019
Shining light on solar disinfection – an account of writing a master’s thesis
What is it like to combine social themes and laboratory work in one thesis? Anni Juvakoski found out this spring while writing her master’s thesis about solar water disinfection. Starting…
09.09.2019
Experiences from World Water Week 2019
The World Water Week is a high-profile event organised annually by the Stockholm International Water Institute. The Water Week is amongst the “world’s most influential, innovative and dynamic movement(s) focused…
03.09.2019
Aalto Distinguished Professor Varis
Head of our research group, professor Olli Varis has been appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor. The title is awarded to professors of exceptional academic merit. Varis received his award in the…
29.08.2019
The Winland project ended with a multitude of policy briefs and research articles
Winland was a strategic research project coordinated by WDRG exploring future energy and food security in Finland. The project ended in August, and the final seminar was held in April…