Inge Genné

VITO strengthens its water research with Katrien Van Hooydonk as programme manager for digital water and soil solutions and Piet Seuntjens as research leader for water, with the aim of increasing societal impact through innovative and circular water technologies.

Opening speech by provincial governor Cathy Berx highlights need for robust water system.

Until 4 December, Brussels' Bozar presents an exceptional expo on water. 'Faces of Water' is the result of moments of thought, consultation and action, interactions between scientists, business leaders and artists around current water challenges. It is based on the European Commission's S+T+ARTS programme, where Flanders completed two 'residencies'. VITO went through an entire process with artists Haseeb Ahmed and Anna Ridler where this theme was at the forefront.

More than 150 interested parties - companies, water users, water experts and technology suppliers - attended the first 'Samen over Water' event at the WaterClimateHub in Ostend on Thursday 21 April. They found each other in lectures and discussions on sustainable water management.