NanoSolarWater

for repaid detection of pathogens in water as part of our NanoSolar PureWater Project. #ILADS2026 #NanoSolarPureWater #RoyalSociety #TeesideUniversity #LymeDisease #MedicalConference #GlobalHealth

· Gained insights into advanced diagnostic and treatment protocols. · Completed the European Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals course. Congratulations to Saba who is also applying an innovative technique in Paper-based Analytical Device (PAD)

Proud to share that Saba Niaz, Second year PhD student in the Achadu Lab at Teeside University successfully attended the 2026 ILADS European Scientific Conference in London (April 16-18)!

Please share with anyone who might be interested. Application deadline: Sunday 26th May 2026 Apply here: forms.gle/zkVcDe6Ys8SmxC…

• Analytical validation of water quality parameters • Instrumental analysis of toxicants in water (drug residues, dyes, metals etc) using fluorescence spectroscopy, GC, ICP-MS.

8-12 weeks paid summer internship at SHLS - Water Purification Research We’re looking for two UK-based STEM undergraduate students to join The Achadu Lab at Teesside University for an in-person paid summer internship (June - August) (funded by the Royal Society

Overall, the Enhancement Award will improve the project’s scientific quality, build capacity in LMICs, and broaden regional impact in line with the funder’s priorities. #ISPF #ResearchCollaboration #NanosolarPureWater #RoyalSociety #CleanWater #Nanotechnology #Sustainability

translation, science communication activities, and Regional Water Research Symposia in South Africa, DRC and Nigeria. This will extend the project’s dissemination and impact into West Africa while supporting future collaborations across Africa.

Grant success! The Royal Society’s ISPF International Collaborations Enhancement Grant has been awarded to boost our hashtag#NanoSolarPureWater Project. The funding will strengthen our ISPF International Collaborations Award project through technical trainings, research

We report a dual-component SERS biosensor for rapid, on-site pathogens detection. Full article: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/art… #Nanotechnology #Biosensors #SERS #Diagnostics #RoyalSociety #TeessideUniversity

This is part of the output from Dr N. Nwahara who worked at Teesside University as a Postdoctoral Research Associate recruited to work under our ISPf project.

Check out our latest paper thats now out in Sensors & Diagnostics, funded by the Royal Society International Collaborations (ISPF) Award.

Big congratulations to Glodie on successfully defending her Master’s thesis and completing her studies as part of our ISPF project deliverables ! Your dedication, resilience, and excellence inspire us all. The future is bright ! #MastersDefense #ISPF #AcademicSuccess #Milestone

Huge congrats to first author GB Nzigire and Prof Christian Nkanga for leading this vital work from our ISPF International Collaboration Award project! #WaterQuality #PublicHealth #DRC #OpenAccess

Thrilled to announce our new paper is OUT! “Post-supply microbial deterioration of household-stored drinking water in Kinshasa, DRC” just published in Discover Water! Open access link.springer.com/article/10.100… .

Please join us in welcoming GB to Teesside University and wishing her a productive and inspiring stay with the team! #NanoSolarPureWater #RoyalSociety #ISPF #TeessideUniversity #DRC #Nanotechnology #WaterResearch

which is proudly funded by the Royal Society under the International Collaborations Awards (ISPF). We are incredibly excited to have her on board and look forward to supporting her development in nanotechnology and sustainable water purification research.

We are absolutely delighted to welcome GB Nzigire, a visiting student–researcher from the University of Kinshasa, D.R. Congo! GB is joining us for a 3-month capacity-building and research training placement as part of the UK–SA–DRC NanoSolar-Pure Water Project,