A workshop is the Academy's intensive format. Renowned experts report on a single subject area of desalination, and the subject is worked through with the participants rather than only presented. Typical fields are planning (cost, environmental impacts and compatibility, process, design, selection of materials), installation and the required approval procedures, and the operation and maintenance of desalination plants.
Workshops usually last 2 to 4 days. A workshop combines full class lectures, discussions, calculations, case studies and, where a suitable site is available, a field trip. Where it is possible and reasonable, workshops take place at sites that have a relevance to the topic covered. Otherwise they are held on the premises of the institute.
Workshops are equally suitable for management, operational staff and students. Every participant receives a certificate giving evidence of attendance. A workshop can be completed with a written examination. Participants who pass the examination receive the corresponding certificate.
Workshops are held in English. They can be arranged as individual events; where demand is high, a workshop is repeated regularly. Every participant is asked to complete the Academy evaluation form on content, lecturers and organisation, and the results feed back into the next class.
*Reference from the archive: the workshop "Membrane Technology for Saline Waters" (W-002-2014, Duisburg, 4 days) was attended by 16 participants from 11 nations and taught by 16 experts from 4 nations, half of them from universities and research, half from operating industry. Participants who passed the written examination were credited 3.5 ECTS credits towards their Bachelor's or Master's studies.*
Fees and booking
The participation fee depends on format and duration and is stated in the flyer for the respective event. Registrations received by the deadline given in the flyer qualify for an early booking rate. Students receive a reduced rate; please attach proof of enrolment to your registration. A limited number of student places is available for each event.
The fee covers the course documents and the catering during the breaks stated in the flyer. Travel and accommodation are not included; hotel recommendations are listed in the flyer.
You can register in two ways: with the form in the flyer, followed by an invoice and bank transfer quoting the course number, or directly on the campus, where access is granted as soon as payment is received.
If you cancel by the deadline stated in the flyer, 50 percent of the fee is refunded. After that deadline no refund is possible. Recording or passing on course content requires our written consent.
Academic recognition
Credit points are available on request and by arrangement. Please state your university and the intended course when you enquire.