Centre for Water Informatics and Technology

How do history, technology, and political economy shape access to water in the Muslim world?

The Centre for Water Informatics and Technology (WIT), in collaboration with the OOxford Centre for Islamic Studiesand the OODID - Oxford Department of International Development is co-organizing a multidisciplinary workshop at the University of Oxford on May 21–22, 2026.

This forum brings together global experts to explore water justice across the Indus, Nile, and Euphrates–Tigris basins. By bridging the gap between historical governance, political economy, and geospatial data, the workshop seeks to identify new pathways for equitable and resilient water systems.

🔗 Event Information: https://events.ox.ac.uk/oxford_event/946f48bb-ca4a-f111-bec6-6045bdd24be6

📝 Register Here: https://www.oxcis.ac.uk/form/water-justice-in-muslim-societie

Excited to share this collaborative seminar by Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, MGSHSS LUMS, and WIT at Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Join us for an engaging evening with Dr. Zeshan Ismat as we explore the intersections of tectonics, climate change, and community-led solutions for water security in the Indus River Basin. A conversation that brings together science, sustainability, and local knowledge to rethink our approach to one of Pakistan’s most pressing challenges.
LCE Auditorium, SBASSE
Wednesday, 15th April | 6 PM
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/w24YHkZvchhTmHaFA

A thoughtful evening on science, sustainability, and community-led solutions!

Join us for a collaborative seminar by SSE, HSS, and WIT at LUMS, featuring Dr. Zeshan Ismat, Professor of Geosciences at Franklin & Marshall College.

Tectonics, Climate, and Community: A Hybrid Strategy for Water Security in the Indus River Basin, Pakistan explores how climate change, groundwater depletion, and geological shifts are reshaping water security in Pakistan—and how a hybrid, community-driven approach can offer more resilient and sustainable solutions.

From fractured-rock aquifers to indigenous conservation practices, the talk brings together science and society to reimagine how we manage one of our most critical resources.

📍 LCE Auditorium, SBASSE
Wednesday, 15th April | 6 PM

Open to the LUMS community.

Public registration here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeNl_NspQJnjVBEfd41Iq0EjS_BQcPWaMSVKt5CJszSUW1JA/viewform

The Centre for Water Informatics and Technology (WIT) at LUMS has signed an MoU with Weather and Climate Services (WCS) to strengthen research collaboration on climate science, water management, and energy research, with a focus on national, regional, and Global South challenges. The partnership will support joint research projects, capacity-building initiatives, and technological innovation.
Read more: https://wit.lums.edu.pk/news/wit-wcs-sign-mou-advance-collaborative-research

Twenty-five fellows from the 2026 cohort of Two Cultures Institute (TCI) Fellowship Program visited WIT to explore interdisciplinary research in water, agriculture, and energy systems. The visit included tours of WIT’s sensor production facility and Agricultural Robotics Lab, along with interactions with faculty, researchers, and PhD scholars. Fellows gained insights into cutting-edge technologies, ongoing research, and future collaboration opportunities.

Read more: https://wit.lums.edu.pk/news/tci-fellows-visit-centre-water-informatics-and-technology-lums