16 – 19 June 2010
Delft, The Netherlands
CFP – Deadline 15 January 2010
In 2010, the International Water History Association will organise an international conference on water history in Delft, the Netherlands. Scheduled for June 16-19, 2010, the conference will be a unique opportunity to exchange existing and to develop new insights about the history of one of our most precious resources. Subjects can range from rivers to drops, from seas to mountain lakes. See the conference Web site at: www.waterhistory2010.citg.tudelft.nl.
The conference is co-organized by IWHA and the Department of Water Resources at Delft University of Technology. Three special sessions will be organized: Water History in the Low Lands, Irrigation in Ancient Societies, and History and Future. Furthermore, a special workshop on irrigation is planned.
Delft is an attractive, historic town with a vibrant student life: outdoor cafes and restaurants are plentiful; all are easy to find and in walking distance. No other university city has so many active student, sport, and cultural associations. As Delft is based in the urban west of the Netherlands (Randstad), cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague are all within easy reach. Just take one of the many trains—anytime—as they also run at night. Its University of Technology, and its water-related programs in particular, are famous around the world. According to the draft schedule, papers for this conference should be submitted before January 15, 2010, with letters of acceptance being foreseen on March 15, 2010. In case you cannot wait for the call for papers, you are invited to contact: Maurits W. Ertsen, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands; e-mail: m.w.ertsen@tudelft.nl.
