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Announcements

Faculty and students from the Water Institute attended this year's landmark UN Water Conference, including to launch the Global Lead Free Water Pledge at a side event. Read about the experiences and reflections of three Water Institute and Gillings School of Global Public Health doctoral students who attended this ‘once-in-a-generation’ event.

In its Spring 2023 issue Carolina Public Health highlights how the Water Institute aims to solve global water insecurity through complex international partnerships and interdisciplinary research to improve public health. Read the full article to learn more about local, state and global initiatives the Water Institute has recently been involved with and insights from our leadership.

Congratulations to Water Institute faculty, Dr. Musa Manga, for receiving a 2023 Teaching Innovation Award! These student-nominated awards honor faculty members who inspire students and enhance learning through the integration of new technologies and applications and the incorporation of interactive activities, creative methods and innovative curriculum ideas into the classroom. See here for more information on the award and Dr. Manga’s contribution to student learning.
Sunday, October 15, 2023
A global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of handwashing as an effective way to prevent diseases and save lives.
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