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An ICE WaRM Introduction

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ICE WaRM: What does it do?

ICE WaRM provides a national focus and international gateway to Australia’s education, training and research expertise in water.

ICE WaRM facilitates collaboration in water-related research, education and training opportunities for international (and national) scholars wanting to advance their careers, and meeting the needs of their water management organisations.

Founding Shareholders

Supporters and Associates

EducationAward programmes

TrainingShort courses, study tours, vocational and in-service

ResearchCollaborative research programmes

ICE WaRM Products and Services in Water Resources Management

Master in WRM Programme Structure:

• 4 Core Courses (Global Water Systems I and II, Water Resources and Society, Water Resources Planning and Management)

plus

• 4 Coursework Electives (from 5 Streams: Aquatic Ecosystem Management, Management of Water Infrastructure, Water Quality and Treatment, Groundwater Hydrology, Irrigation)

plus• Options

– 4 additional electives OR– 2 additional electives and minor industry project OR– Research project/ minor thesis OR– Major industry project (placement)

• A Professional Doctorate is planned to follow in 2009.

Education Excellence

Core Courses

Stream 1Aquatic Ecosystem Management

Stream 2Management of Water Infrastructure

Stream 3Water Quality and Treatment

Stream 4Groundwater Hydrology/Hydrogeology

Stream 5Irrigation

Unstreamed Electives

University of

Adelaide

Flinders University

University of South Australia

Deakin University

Charles Sturt

University

Central Queensland University

Research/Industry Project

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Master of Water Resources Management

Collaboration in Teaching

Award from Home University

University C

University AElectives

Electives

University B

ICE WaRM, through its partners offers more choices in water related courses by bringing together areas

of water specialisation amongst partners.

Main StreamCore Courses

Choose to study water in Australia

How ICE WaRM works in Education

Traditional International Student Programme

English Language Training10 Wks

Semester 2AcademicStudies

18 Wks

Semester 1AcademicStudies18 Wks

49 Weeks

Semester 1AcademicStudies18 Wks

IndustryPlacements

3 Wks

Semester 2AcademicStudies18 Wks

TechnicalStudyTour

2 Wks

EnglishLanguage

Studies5 Wks

Mid-Year Break

3 Wks

ICE WaRM Tailored Professional Development Programme

46 Weeks

ICE WaRM Tailored Professional Development Programme

Delegation from the Government of Pakistan, meeting with AusAID in Canberra

Pakistan delegation on site visit to Goulburn Murry Irrgation area

Chinese Delegation on site visit to Loxton Irrigation Office

ICE WaRM has developed a unique and professional program to

facilitate tailored, technical Study Tours that showcase Australia’s

expertise and emerging technologies in water resources

management practices.

ICE WaRM Study Tours

Delegation from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu; the most recent study tour facilitated by ICE WaRM

Delegation from the Yellow River Conservancy Commission (YRCC), China

ICE WaRM’s capabilities include:• Collaborative itinerary design• Coordination of meetings, presentations, field visits• Pre-briefing sessions for all parties (visitors and hosts)• Management of all logistics (domestic travel, accommodation,

special cultural / religious and dietary requirements)• Final collation of study tour materials into accessible format

Delegation from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu with the Federal Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP

ICE WaRM Study Tours

• Siphonic Roof Drainage Design

• Design of On-Site Detention Systems

• River Survey Techniques for Flood Modelling Studies

• River and Floodplain Modelling

• Planning of Integrated Water Systems

•Public Health for Engineers

ICE WaRM through its partners offers a range of short courses delivered in Australia and offshore.

Short Courses in 2007

• 33rd Australian Groundwater School: 9-13 July 2007

• 2nd new Zealand Groundwater Modelling School:31 July-3 August 2007

• 7th Australian Groundwater Modelling School: 7-10 August 2007

• 8th Australian Groundwater Modelling School: 14-17 August 2007

• 2nd New Zealand Getting to Know Groundwater

and Surfacewater: 5-7 September 2007

• 1st FEFLOW Groundwater Modelling Course: 9-12 October 2007

• 2nd FEFLOW Groundwater Modelling Course: 16-19 October 2007

• 34th Australian Groundwater School: 26-30 November 2007

Short Courses in Groundwater in 2007

ICE WaRM supports it’s vision to be nationally and internationally recognised as a centre for leadership and innovation in water resources management through:

• An International Visit and Exchange programme – for persons from all levels of academia and industry for increased

engagement at an international level within water resources management – More information available at: www.icewarm.com.au under Programmes,

International Liaison, Visits and Exchanges.

• A Scholarship programme– for students to undertake formal award programs offered by ICE WaRM

partners– More information available at: www.icewarm.com.au under Programmes,

International Liaison, Scholarships

International Liaison Programme

ICE WaRM is co-hosting, with Engineers Australia, the next big event on the hydrology and water resources calendar:

Water Down Under 2008 combines • the 31st Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium, and• the 4th International Conference on Water Resources and

Environment Research

The Call for Papers has been released, closing late June 2007

See you in Adelaide 15-17 April 2008

Water Down Under 2008

www.icewarm.com.au