Water Law, Policy and Science (PhD)

University of Dundee has opted into the TEF and received a Gold award.

Our research areas are mutually supporting: our science provides a sound empirical framework for legal research work of the Centre; International Water Law sets the context for permissible National Water Law - practical research tools developed by the Centre, in particular the Legal Assessment Model, allow practitioners to put this theory into practice; and research into the Legal Regulation of Water Services combines consideration of national parameters (i.e. government regulation) and multi-national water service providers. The combination of law and science is in fact often achieved here through our focus on Policy issues, an approach that offers our researchers the chance to consider both societal constraints (through, for example, law and economics) and those of the human and natural world.

For students travelling from outside the UK, the International Advice Service is available to help them with all aspects of the transition. They offer confidential advice and help on matters such as immigration and visas, working during and after studies as well as community group information and links to international hospitality schemes. There is support for international families as well as arranging cultural and social events during the year aimed primarily at international students. They are based in the Enquiry Centre on Campus Green or via email. Students are represented by the University's Student Representative Council while the Students Association organises the societies, clubs and organisations outside the classroom. It is unusual because it isn't a member of the National Union of Students due to cost and political considerations. The union is based in Airlie Place, at the centre of the main campus and has a bar, nightclub and refectory on site. There are 42 clubs associated with the Sports Union at the university and these have annual award ceremonies as well as an annual Ball. A multi-million pound redevelopment saw a number of new facilities for sports around the university including the first UK gym with mp3/mp4 compatible personal viewing screens.