PhD programme solves real-world problems

An academic partnership has seen UAE-nationals complete PhDs on sustainable groundwater management through Massey University in New Zealand.

NZ G2G
NZ G2G
22 Jun 20213 mins
Case study

International PhDs that solve real-world problems in the UAE

A Kiwi-Emirati academic partnership produces practical results

The Challenge

Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi needed research to inform regulation and policy to manage a growing demand for groundwater in a hyper-arid, hyper-saline environment.

Why New Zealand?

New Zealand scientists at Plant & Food Research are internationally recognised for their expertise in measuring and modelling sustainable water use in horticulture and agriculture.

The outcome

A series of PhDs where Emirati students, living in the UAE, solve real-world problems with sustainable groundwater management, supervised by New Zealand-based scientific experts.

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