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Steve Kaye

Our first step towards a centre of excellence

At the risk of making too obvious a pun, I’m delighted that Spring has sprung. Carly, Shaunna and everyone else involved have done a fantastic job in turning an idea in a strategy into somethi...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021, 09:50 AM

Steve Kaye

Looking towards a more collaborative future

Our recent inaugural UKWIR annual conference was a chance to bring together different stakeholders from the water sector and hear from water companies, academics, the supply chain, government, regula...

Tue, 12 Jan 2021, 03:05 PM

Steve Kaye

Steve Kaye, CEO of UKWIR gives his perspective on the opportunities associated with the new Water Innovation Strategy.

The challenge laid down by Ofwat to develop a strategy to guide the delivery of transformational innovation in the areas where rapid progress is most needed has been taken on with energy and enthusia...