Water Research Institute

Addressing the grand challenge of sustaining water for people and ecosystems in a changing world.

Taf and Ely Observatory

We deliver research on the health of people and ecosystems along the urban rivers of south-east Wales.

24 June 2024

Baseline established for riverine eDNA transport

10 June 2024

Scientists observe new asymmetric swimming technique used by ray-finned fish to take full advantage of reduced river velocity

9 May 2024

Method could provide more realistic picture of plastic pollution and better informed clean-up strategies

Through interdisciplinary research, we provide innovative solutions to the challenges of water use and management.

Contact our team to find out more about the Institute and how you can work with us.

Our long-term research in the Wye and Usk delivers evidence for the management of freshwaters as well as wider advances in whole systems knowledge.