Grundfos, the world leading water and climate company, is spreading the message of sustainability to the next generation of engineers in the UAE through a learning initiative with three of the region’s top universities which has already reached over 300 students in just one semester.
Grundfos has teamed up with American University in Sharjah, Khalifa University and RIT Dubai, to deliver training sessions on sustainability and the application of the latest digital pump technologies and cloud communicationsfor fresh, wastewater and district cooling systems, as well as commercial buildings and industrial utilities.
As the world leader in water and climate solutions, and a global advocate for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 6 and 13, Grundfos is uniquely positioned to lead the region’s drive for increased sustainability.
Kostas Poulopoulos, Area Managing Director Gulf, Levant and Pakistan for Grundfos, said:“It is not enough to simplydevelop new and innovative products to save energy and help preserve our valuable resources,we must ensure that the next generation is equipped with the knowledge needed to carry these new technologies forward.
“Sustainability has to become a way of life. Through this new initiative, we are collaborating with universities across the UAEto influence the mindset of our future engineers. Byeducating them about the latest state-of-the-art technology within the pumps industry and how this technology can be used to help businessesbecome more efficient whilst cutting energy usage, they will become advocates for sustainability across the region.”
In addition to the sustainability training, an additional 50 students have also participated in a special ASME AUS sustainable city competition, which challenged studentsto maximise sustainability across a city, through key areas such asair quality, water, sewage, waste handling and use of green spaces.