Water supply and wastewater disposal: yesterday, today and tomorrow

Summary

The article is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal at the National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering. Almost age-old traditions are carefully preserved and developed by the Department of Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal. A brief overview of the establishment and development of the specialty «Water supply and wastewater disposal» in Russia is also given. The immediacy of the problems of this important industry in society is noted. It is told about people who have made a significant contribution to the development of the specialty, the training of students and scientific and teaching staff of the country. The research carried out by the staff of the department «Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal» corresponds both to the traditions of the established scientific schools and the current problems of public utilities and industrial water resources. The results of research work have been implemented at the facilities of many cities, not only in Russia, but also abroad.

Key words

water and wastewater management , scientific school , training , scientific research

Training of highly qualified personnel for housing and public utilities in the field of water supply and wastewater disposal: on the occasion of centenary of the Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal Department of NSUACE (Sibstrin)

Summary

In recent years, Russian companies have been experiencing a severe shortage of qualified construction personnel. The shortage is also observed for the professionals in water supply and wastewater disposal, both in industries and engineering companies. The Novosibirsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (Sibstrin) has been training these professionals in the Construction program at the Department of Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal for 100 years, since 1926. Graduates of the department successfully work throughout Russia and overseas. The information on the Department activities over the past years, including research, collaboration with businesses, and training professionals is provided.

Key words

water and wastewater management , scientific research , educational activities , graduate department , centenary , collaboration with businesses , employers and partners