Rand Water Research Development and Innovation Hub @ University of Pretoria RWRDIH “the randwater UP hub”
Advancing integrated water resource management through research, education, analytical capacity, and sector-wide collaboration.
Established through a formal partnership between Rand Water and the University of Pretoria, the RWRDIH@UP advances applied research, capacity development, analytical services and advisory engagement in support of water security in South Africa and the African continent.
Who We Are
Driving research. Building capacity, Delivering impact.
The RWRDIH@UP operates across five integrated work streams deliver innovative solutions for water security and sustainable development.
Research
Applied research addressing real-world water challenges
Education
Postgraduate training and academic excellence
Capacity Development
Building skills for today and tomorrow
Analytical Services
Advance laboratory and analytical capabilities
Advisory & Network Development
Evidence-based advisory and sector collaboration
Strategic Focus
The Water-Energy-Food Nexus
The Hub is structured around an integrated, problem-solving research agenda. Its flagship focus is the optimisation of the water–energy–food nexus, supported by complementary research programmes in water quality, sanitation, genomic diagnostics, infrastructure, and governance.
- Integrated system thinking
- Climate resilience & adaptation
- Infrastructure innovation
- Community co-benefits
- Evidence-based decision making
Current Highlights
Water-Energy-Food Nexus (Letaba Basin)
Optimising systems for irrigation, hydropower, energy efficiency and climate resilience.
Wastewater Surveilance
Early detection using wastewater-based epidemiology.
Nitrogen & Sulfur Monitoring
Stable isotope analysis to assess catchment impacts and water quality.
Emerging Contaminants
Hydrogel technologies
for removal of atrazine, pharmaceuticals and other contaminants.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Participatory research and policy engagement across communities and provinces.
NGS Genomics platform
Next-generation sequencing for plant health, food safety and AMR research.
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