MENTORS REQUIRED

Can you help and support a group of students in their research? 

4 new research projects are starting up at Sheffield University: Rain Water Harvesting, Natural Water Heating(instead of treadle pump system),Waste Management and Design of a clay mixer.

 

 UPCOMING EWB-UK TRAINING EVENTS
Sept-Nov 2008 - www.ewb-uk.org/programmes/training/upcomingcourses

 

NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Penistone, Peak District, Saturday 25^th- Sunday 26^th October

Just a reminder that everyone coming to the conference needs to sign up online link - including national teams, those standing for trustee elections, trustees, external guests etc.

This year the National Conference is set to be the biggest we've ever had with 200 delegates from Branches and teams from all over the UK. With a key note speech, showcase presentations from EWB-UK Volunteers, a Shelter based role play and water for the world activity the weekend should both informative and fun! A great way to start another EWB-UK year and to meet other like minds.

If you would like to come, please can you sign up on line at http://www.ewb-uk.org/NC08

View up-coming courses and apply at: www.ewb-uk.org/programmes/training/upcomingcourses

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OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

 

THE BRITISH RED CROSS LECTURE
Royal Geographic Society, Kensington, London
Wednesday 3rd December 2008, 6:30 for a 7pm start

 

Inside Story: Red Cross - behind the scenes of crisis

 

 The British Red Cross Lecture is a unique opportunity to hear first hand what life is really like for Red Cross personnel working in conflict and disaster zones. 

 

The lecture will be given by two excellent guest speakers Sir Nick Young (The British Red Cross CEO) and Roland Huguenin-Benjamin, a former delegate with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), who worked in some of the most dangerous conflict zones in the world, including Iraq, Israel and Palestine.

 

Tickets are priced at £12 and can be bought online at www.redcross.org.uk/lecture

 

 

SEB'09 CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABILITY IN ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
University of Brighton, Brighton
29th & 30th April and 1st May 2009

Call for papers and advanced notice of SEB'09- Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings

The conference will explore two main themes:-
-- The application of intelligent sensing, control, optimisation and modelling techniques to sustainability;
and
-- The technology of sustainable buildings;
as well as more mainstream renewable energy and sustainability-related
topics.

Consisting of plenary keynote talks by experts, oral and poster presentations, invited sessions and workshops, SEB'09 will provide an exciting forum for the presentation of the results of new and original research on the subject, and discussions on this important topic.

Submission of papers: 27th October 2008
Early Registration for conference: 19 January 2009

For more information visit: http://seb09.sustainedenergy.org
Email: seb09@sustainedenergy.org

 

Leadership for Sustainable Development - LEAD Europe Programme 2009

Applications now open!

Various locations and dates (see below for details)

This dynamic programme strengthens individuals' understanding of key sustainable development challenges, and motivates participants to realise their potential as agents of change through challenging training with diverse international peers and inspiring interactions with experienced leaders.

In 2009, the programme will focus on climate change, international collaboration, the role of China, and core leadership skills. Graduates from the programme join a unique network of 2000 cross-sector professionals in 90 countries, all dedicated to motivating change for a sustainable future.

The programme begins in March 2009 with the first of three residential events over nine months. All events incorporate online learning and personal action-oriented project work.

·         London: Leadership and Climate Change (5 days, March 2009)

·         Brussels: The EU and Leadership Towards a Sustainable Future (5 days, June 2009)

·         China: China in a Changing World (6 days, November 2009) tbc

Do you want to be a leader in a sustainable world? Visit http://www.lead.org/page/174 for more information.

 

THE ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY

 A number of upcoming event including: 

Recently listed by The Guardian as one of the "Fifty People Who Can Save the Planet", Ken Yeang of Malaysia, is the world's leading green skyscraper architect and one of the foremost eco-designers, theoreticians, and thinkers in the field of green design.

Yeang's vision is to enable buildings to run as complete ecosystems with little external energy supply. He will explain his theory using case studies of his own buildings and city planning initiatives in Malaysia, Singapore and India.

To book, email Nigel McCollum or call on 020 7766 9205.

 

 

 

 

Emergency Shelter and Reconstruction is a key focus area for CARE International's emergency strategy.  As a result CARE International UK is looking to recruit a Shelter and Reconstruction Advisor to be part of a team working to improve the overall quality and impact of their work in this core area.

If you think you have the skills send CV and covering letter to jobs@careinternational.org Closing Date 20th October 2008. 

 

ACTED 6 MONTH OPPORTUNITIES IN MYANMAR AND KYRGYZSTAN
 
 ACTED, a Paris-based NGO and one of EWB-UK's Partners have opportunities for two six month internships, one in Kyrgyzstan, and one in Myanmar.

 EWB-UK graduates Ian Ball (Myanmar) and Stephen Jones (Kyrgyzstan) were previously working for ACTED in these departments, so interested applicants are encouraged to contact Ian (ianstuartball@googlemail.com) or Stephen (stephenjones27@googlemail.com) to find out more about the opportunity they are interested in.

 

Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 22 countries worldwide, with over 120 international and 2500 national staff. ACTED has a 40 million € budget for over 150 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention.

ACTED arrived in Myanmar in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis and received permission to work by relevant authorities at the end of June 2008.

ACTED is currently recruiting an engineering intern to support the rehabilitation activities and he/she has the responsibility to check and supervise technical aspects of the rehabilitation works in the filed and give report to the Rehabilitation Program Manager.

 

 

For more information, please visit http://www.acted.org/2008/09/30/myanmar-engineer-intern/

 

ACTED, the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Kyrgyzstan since 2005, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 12-year presence and established operations throughout Central Asia.

ACTED is currently recruiting a water and sanitation engineer intern to support the team in Kyrgyzstan to perform quality and timely rehabilitation and constructions works for ACTED projects.

If you want more information, please visit: http://www.acted.org/2008/09/30/kyrgyzstan-water-and-sanitation-intern/

 

 

VOLUNTEER CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

3 month placement-Immediate

South Sudan

 

Tearfund are looking for a chartered or near charted civil/structural engineer to work in the very remote Aweil East County of Southern Sudan.  The volunteer will manage the contractor of two Primary Health Care Units and ensure that all parties fulfil their responsibilities.  You will be responsible for site planning with the community, daily site supervision and for giving advise to the Tearfund Senior Management Team  in regards to contractual completion and technical aspects, as such experience in construction management is a requisite. For more information or to apply email dmt-southsudan-apply@tearfund.org 

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