Stirling professor appointed Scotland Hydro Nation Chair
Date published:
April 19, 2021
A University of Stirling professor has been appointed as Scotland Hydro Nation Chair – which will see him lead a £3.5 million initiative to position the country as a global leader in water research.Andrew Tyler, a Professor of Environmental Science in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, will lead the new initiative – a partnership involving Scottish Waterand the Scottish Funding Council – to act as a catalyst for academic research and innovation.
The Chair will lead the creation of collaborative partnerships across the sector, to deliver solutions for sustainable water management in Scotland.Read the full Press Release here.
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