Water Research as an Interface between Science and HumanitiesProfessor Craig Sheridan bridges the worlds of science and humanities in water research and brings a unique perspective shaped by his work on everything from winery effluent treatment to community-based greywater solutions, showing how technical innovation must connect with human realities to ensure water security.
Just Water TransitionsWater security is one of the defining challenges of our time, particularly in the Global South. In this discussion, leading environmental law expert Professor Tracy-Lynn Field explores how 'just transitions' can help us reimagine water governance to protect both communities and ecosystems while ensuring no one is left behind.
Valorizing WastewaterCraig Sheridan explores how we can transform wastewater from waste to resource. Sheridan champions the circular economy approach to water - extracting valuable materials from mine wastewater while treating it, and turning greywater into community assets. Drawing from work in Alexandra Township and research in critical material recovery, he reveals how "valorizing" wastewater can simultaneously address water security, resource scarcity, and environmental challenges.
Transforming the Linear Economy in the Water SectorDr Tamlyn Naidu explores how the water sector can shift from a linear "take-make-dispose" model to a circular economy approach. As a chemical engineer and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen, Dr Naidu specialises in transforming acid mine drainage and industrial waste streams into valuable resources, sharing practical insights from her research and real-world industry experience.
