This one-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to groundwater principles, focusing on groundwater flow through landscapes groundwater quality, and climate change impacts on groundwater.

Groundwater is referred to as the “hidden sea”.   Although it makes up the vast majority of freshwater available to humans it remains unseen and poorly understood.   This course will unlock its mysteries and help you use this precious resource responsibly.

*Part of WWP MSc Course

At a glance

  • Dates
    • 16 Jan 2025
  • DurationOne day
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • Cost

    £400 Includes refreshments and lunch

    Concessions available

Course structure

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures and group activities.

What you will learn

Participants will understand the fundamentals of groundwater including different aquifer types and how water moves through them.   You will learn about how groundwater gets contaminated and how that can be prevented. Additionally, you will learn about the effects of climate change on groundwater levels and quality, and how these changes affect water management and resource planning. Through this course, you will gain the foundational knowledge to understand and manage groundwater systems effectively.

Core content

• Groundwater principles
• Groundwater flow through the landscape
• Groundwater water quality issues
• Climate change impacts on groundwater levels and quality
 

Who should attend

This course is ideal for water professionals and students seeking to enhance their understanding of groundwater systems and their role in sustainable water management.

Accreditation

Concessions

10% Cranfield alumni

Multiple booking discounts:

2 days @ £ 700
3 days @ £1000
5 days @ £1600

*Discount only applies to multiple bookings across WWP Course modules.

Accommodation options and prices

This is a non-residential course. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information regarding our accommodation on campus can be .

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ is situated in Bedfordshire close to the border with Buckinghamshire. The University is located almost midway between the towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes and is conveniently situated between junctions 13 and 14 of the M1.

London Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports are 30, 90 and 90 minutes respectively by car, offering superb connections to and from just about anywhere in the world.

Further location and travel details

Location address

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College Road
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL

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