From the CEO
 Environmental issues have remained at the centre of political debates and negotiations, both nationally and internationally, for some time now. The crescendo leading to the leaders’ meeting in Copenhagen in December seems unlikely to diminish.
The impacts of climate variability on water resources are already acutely apparent. Our collective capacity to a... full story
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Alumni feature in international water conference
ICE WaRM’s aim to assist the development of future leaders in water resources management has been demonstrated, and further encouraged, by the prominent roles played by ICE WaRM alumni at the Fourth International Yellow River Forum held in Zhengzhou, China in October.
Former ICE WaRM students and fellows were active in most technical sessions, contributing conten... full story
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ICE WaRM Trust Launched
ICE WaRM has announced the launch of the WaRM Trust, an important new initiative to fund the development of knowledge and skills in water resource management.
The Trust will support ICE WaRM’s extensive programme of national and international training, education and research which addresses one of the most significant global issues – adequate and sustainable water supplies.
ICE WaRM’s plans to expand its innovative scholarships, visits, exchanges and f... full story
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University of Dundee promote EU AU Exchange
 A senior British academic recently visited Australia promoting the major EU-AU SWaRM exchange programme between ICE WaRM and European partner universities.
Dr Alison Reeves, Head of Geography at Dundee University in Scotland, is encouraging Australian-based students to take part in the European Union – Australia (EU-AU) Sustainable Water Resources Management (SWaRM) excha... full story
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WA Water Corp debut for ICE WaRM course
 ICE WaRM has delivered the first two-day short course on Hydraulics and Hydrology for Non-Engineers at the Water Corporation of Western Australia.
The course, led by Dr Terry Lucke from the University of South Australia’s School of Natural and Built Environments, introduces the basic principles of hydraulics and hydrology to people with limite... full story
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Excellent review of the Yellow River PDP
 The Yellow River Conservancy Commission (YRCC) has given strong support for ICE WaRM’s latest Professional Development Programme which brought 19 of the Commission’s emerging leaders to study in Australia for eight months.
Following the return of the 15 men and four women to China in August, an initial evaluation was carried out by five senior YRCC executives – who gave t... full story
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ICE WaRM Opportunity
 ICE WaRM is seeking to appoint an additional Project Coordinator for Education Services.
Among the major responsibilities of the position are supporting study tours, short courses, professional development programmes and the nested Master programme in Water Resources Management, as well as researching content and partnerships for short courses, study to... full story
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New record for ICE WaRM scholarships
 ICE WaRM received a record number of high-quality applications, and has offered a record number of scholarships to Australian and international students for Semester 1, 2010.
Both the quality and quantity of applications were the highest in the six years the programme has been operating.
International scholarships have been offered to students from 12 countries –Iran, Ugand... full story
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New faces at ICE WaRM
 
Anna McRae is ICE WaRM’s new Communications Coordinator. She joined the team from an Adelaide-based soil moisture and salinity monitoring specialist company, where she was part of the sales and marketing unit. Anna has a Communication and Media Management degree from the University of Sout... full story
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2010 ICE WaRM Planners have arrived
 The 2010 ICE WaRM Planners have finally arrived! With a fresh new colour scheme for 2010, they are ready to hang on your wall to keep you organized and on track for the coming year. Dispatch of the planners is currently underway- If you have not received your calendar before the new year, please contact Anna McRae at amcrae@icewarm.com .au or call +61 8 8236 5208.
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