The Stellenbosch University Water Institute (SUWI) was established in order to undertake multi-disciplinary water research.
SUWI draws from the fundamental and goal-directed research undertaken by some of the most experienced scientists at our institution. Our research is conducted in collaboration with both industry and government, in order to solve water-related challenges, and to provide technology transfer and to develop human capital resources.
Read more about the latest activities the Stellenbosch University Water Institute undertakes within the framework of the AUDA-NEPAD Water Centres of Excellence.
- AUDA-NEPAD SANWATCE partners attend AWSISA Africa and Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2025, 9-12 November in Johannesburg, South Africa.The University of the Western Cape the Stellenbosch attended AWSISA dialoque. This three-day event brought together over 1500 delegates from across the world. This dialogue was the perfect opportunity for young professionals in various industries to learn about the water and sanitation sector,… Read more: AUDA-NEPAD SANWATCE partners attend AWSISA Africa and Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2025, 9-12 November in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- AUDA-NEPAD SANWATCE partners engages at annual WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA symposium in Lusaka, 28-31 October 2025All 11 partners attended and actively engaged at this annual symposium. Several emerging scholars and researchers working on the ACEWATER III projects presented their respective research. The Unit for Environmental Ethics at Stellenbosch University, in collaboration with NUST Zimbabwe convened a special session… Read more: AUDA-NEPAD SANWATCE partners engages at annual WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA symposium in Lusaka, 28-31 October 2025
- Exploring TVET and Industry Collaboration in the Water Sector in BotswanaOn 4 September 2025, a collaborative workshop between two European Union-funded projects took place at the University of Botswana in Gaborone. Team members from the projects, ACEWATER III (implemented through the AUDA-NEPAD Networks of Water Centres of Excellence and the Platform of Vocational… Read more: Exploring TVET and Industry Collaboration in the Water Sector in Botswana
- Secretariat invited to the SADC Resource Mobilisation and Transboundary Water Investment Workshop Lusaka, Zambia 24-25 July 2025The secretariat for AUDA-NEPAD SANWATCE was invited by the SADC Water Division and GWP-SA (Global Water Partners – Southern Africa) to represent the AUDA-NEPAD Water CoEs and to present on the progress of the SADC Water Research Agenda II review. In support of… Read more: Secretariat invited to the SADC Resource Mobilisation and Transboundary Water Investment Workshop Lusaka, Zambia 24-25 July 2025
- ACEWATER III enabling capacity building: Emerging scholars at the African Doctoral Academy Winter School, 7-28 July 2025, Stellenbosch University12 delegates from four different AUDA-NEPAD Water Centres of Excellence are attending the Africa Doctoral Academy (ADA) Winter School. The Centres of Excellence include the University of Malawi, the University of Eduardo Mondlane in Mozambique, the University of Mauritius, and the Kwame Nkrumah… Read more: ACEWATER III enabling capacity building: Emerging scholars at the African Doctoral Academy Winter School, 7-28 July 2025, Stellenbosch University
- Complementary access to the 24th WaterNet Special Issue article collectionThe 24th WaterNet Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Special Issue article collection is now available on the journal webpage (https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/10P416RCTD2). The publisher, Elservier, has granted Network members a one month complimentary access to this Special Issue with immediate effect. Please note that … Read more: Complementary access to the 24th WaterNet Special Issue article collection
- Centres of Excellence contribute towards the implementation of the roadmap to formulate the post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy (AWV&P)The AUDA-NEPAD Networks of Water Centers of Excellence are honored to partner with the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) to contribute towards the implementation of the roadmap to formulate the post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy (AWV&P). This year marks a significant… Read more: Centres of Excellence contribute towards the implementation of the roadmap to formulate the post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy (AWV&P)
- Building capacity though the Africa Doctoral Academy and the ACEWATER III projectAs part of the research and capacity development activities in the ACEWATER III project, five post-graduate students and staff from three AUDA-NEPAD Water centres of excellence attended courses offered by the Africa Doctoral Academy (ADA). The courses were offered between 22 January 2025… Read more: Building capacity though the Africa Doctoral Academy and the ACEWATER III project
- Digitalisation and Water Governance in the Cape Flats: Insights from Dr. Leanne Seeliger – PRODIGEESDr. Leanne Seeliger from Stellenbosch University in South Africa shares her expertise in environmental ethics and water governance. She discusses her research exchange in Germany, part of the EU-funded PRODIGEES project, which promotes digitalisation in emerging economies and Europe to advance sustainable development.
- Science Forum South Africa 2025On 5 December 2025, Dr Nico Elema, Director of the Centre for Collaboration in Africa participated in the Science Forum South Africa in Pretoria, South Africa. As Programme Director of the AUDA-NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence (and lead of… Read more: Science Forum South Africa 2025
- ACEWATER-III support emerging scholars during the Stellenbosch University launch of the Platform for Vocational Excellence (PoVE)A significant milestone was achieved on 19-22 November 2024 with the launch of the European Union (EU) Erasmus-funded Platform for Vocational Excellence (PoVE) Water Scale-up partnership with local actors. The main aim was to initiate PoVE Scale-Up activities into the regional SADC network… Read more: ACEWATER-III support emerging scholars during the Stellenbosch University launch of the Platform for Vocational Excellence (PoVE)