Date and Time
-Location
Windhoek, Namibia
Innovative Technologies for Improved Water Management
We are pleased to invite all WASA PhD students to the WASA Summer School 2026, taking place in October in Windhoek, Namibia.
The WASA Summer School 2026 offers postgraduate researchers, scientists and water-sector experts five days of learning and practical training in water management for water-scarce regions. Participants will explore innovative technologies and approaches through expert-led lectures, practical coursework, field visits and discussions with researchers and water-sector professionals. The programme draws on expertise from five WASA projects: WASANet, WaMiSAR, WaReNam, MAMDIWAS and Co-HYDIM-SA.
Key Areas of Focus
- Water chemistry and management in mining environments
- Mine water treatment and remediation technologies
- Groundwater baseline studies and modelling
- Water reuse technologies and governance
- Seasonal and sub-seasonal forecasting for improved water security
- Practical coursework and applied learning
- Field excursions and participant presentations
Target Group and Participation
The Summer School is primarily designed for postgraduate students involved in the WASA research programme and aims to strengthen academic capacity in water-related research and practice across Southern Africa and Germany.
A limited number of places will also be available to water experts related to the WASA projects, as well as PhD students and emerging researchers who are not affiliated with WASA projects, provided their research aligns with the themes of the Summer School. Additionally, participants are welcome to apply on a self-funded basis and will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.
For all accepted participants, the Summer School conference package and catering will be provided for the duration of the programme. Places are limited and participation is subject to confirmation.
Application
Apply: https://tinyurl.com/mvhjca46
Enquiries: rmunyayi@nust.na, cc: joerg.helmschrot@kit.edu
2026 Summer School Host
The 2026 WASA Summer School will be hosted by the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Windhoek, Namibia, with local coordination by the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Development (DRIP) and WASANet.
Namibia University of Science and Technology
6th Floor, HTTPS Building, Windhoek, Namibia