Department Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development
Learning

The WASH Learning Lab, in close collaboration with all research groups at Sandec, is dedicated to advancing education in water, sanitation, and solid waste management. We design learning experiences that combine scientific evidence with practical relevance for students, practitioners, and institutions globally.
Free online course series “Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development”
Join a global community of more than 200,000 students and practitioners through our MOOC series “Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development”. The courses provide introductions into solid waste management, water treatment, sanitation planning or faecal sludge management. They are continuously available and free of charge on the learning platform Coursera. >> Free online course series “Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development”
Co-creation of context-specific WASH education
In collaboration with partners, we co-create lectures, workshops, and other educational formats designed for the respective context. >> Co-creation of WASH education
Educational innovation
We explore and apply innovative approaches and tools to enhance access to WASH education, improve the learner experience, and advance the design and delivery of WASH teaching.