Bridget Bennett is a Hydro Nation Scholar and PhD student at Glasgow Caledonian University.

The project entitled "Transforming to a water resilient future: Place based wastewater innovation pathways" will investigate and support the sustainable local adoption of social and technological innovations in wastewater management. By identifying wastewater innovation adoption challenges, the research will develop new pathways and strategies for adaptation across Scotland to better prepare for future challenges associated with climate change.

Scotland has an increasing number of privately managed wastewater treatment works, yet individual and community led managers of these systems remain distant from innovative solutions that are emerging. Scotland needs bottom-up approaches to engage with these communities and individuals. The project will help create new theoretical insight into the implementation of social and technological innovations among small wastewater systems. The community and stakeholder participation in developing a Logic Model will support pathways to change in wastewater management and increase effective engagement between communities and the private and public sectors. This project will directly contribute to supporting water resilient communities in Scotland through place-centered and place-sensitive approaches.

Bridget has a research background in water management, water-reuse, and water quality. She received an MSc in Environmental Water Managment from Glasgow Caledonian University, focusing research on public perception and adaption of water reuse strategies. The past year she has worked alongside researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University studying flood resilience strategies in Scotland. Prior to moving to Scotland, she studied Sustainable agriculture in Tuscany, Italy, and worked as a water quality technician at an urban public water treatment facility in the United States. She has also received BScs in Biology and Sustainability Studies.