Water Resources Engineering Programme, CST

Proud moment for the WRE family! 🏆

Firstly, Team 2WRE combined with 1EG secured Runner-Up in Basketball after giving their best throughout the tournament. 🏀

Similarly, the 2nd and 3rd year WRE boys also achieved Runner-Up in Volleyball with great teamwork and dedication. 🏐

Moreover, adding to the celebration, the Solobokpi team led by WRE students emerged as Champions. 🎉

Congratulations to all the players for representing the programme with pride and determination

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CST Receives Automatic Weather Station

The College of Science and Technology (CST) marked a significant milestone on 6th April 2026 with the official handover of a Grade A Automatic Weather Station by JICA. This advanced system, previously used under The Technical Cooperation Project for Capacity Enhancement on Irrigation Planning, Design and Construction Management in Bhutan, Irrigation Division, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, has now been entrusted to CST to support academic and research activities.

The handover included a complete setup comprising of an Automatic Weather Station, rain gauge and a desktop computer equipped with data collection software. With this addition, CST strengthens its capacity to integrate practical learning with modern technology.

Advancing Real Time Environmental Monitoring

The newly installed system enables real time data collection and monitoring, allowing continuous observation of key meteorological parameters such as:
• Rainfall intensity
• Air temperature
• Solar radiation
• Wind speed
This setup provides accurate and up to date data, enhancing both classroom learning and field based analysis.

Day 4 (March 14, 2026): Taking learning with Spiritual Guidance

The fourth day of the study tour, funded by the Global Environment Facility through the ECRUL Project, spearheaded by the Royal Government of Bhutan in partnership with the UNDP, focused on applying theoretical knowledge in the field. Students of the 2nd and 3rd year Water Resources Engineering were taken to the Wangchhu river where they measured the discharge and depth to calculate the average discharge of the river.

The day continued with a hike to the Chari monastery whereby the students were able to receive blessings from the local deity, blending technical learning with spiritual guidance. This concluded the 4-day study tour with the students returning back to college tomorrow.

Day 3 (March 13, 2026): From Source to Tap

The third day of the study tour, funded by the Global Environment Facility through the ECRUL Project, spearheaded by the Royal Government of Bhutan in partnership with the UNDP, focused on water treatment processes. Students visited the Taba Water Treatment Plant to observe drinking water treatment and the Babesa Water Treatment Plant to learn about wastewater treatment.

The day ended at the Super Fab Lab in Thimphu Techpark, where students explored how digital fabrication can merge with traditional water engineering. The experience highlighted that innovation in water resources also includes creative, localized solutions using modern tools.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

July 24, 2025

The faculty members of the Water Resources Engineering Programme hosted an introductory tea session to welcome the third cohort of WRE students.

The session provided a platform for new students to interact with the faculty and their fellow peers. It aimed to foster a sense of community, encourage open dialogue, and ease the transition into the academic environment.

During the session, the Programme Leader highlighted on the vision of the Water Resources Engineering programme. Faculty members also elaborated on the growing relevance of the water sector, emphasizing its critical importance in addressing contemporary challenges such as climate change, sustainable development, disaster risk reduction, etc. The discussions also touched upon Bhutan’s national priorities and the global significance of developing skilled professionals in this field.

Students were encouraged to make the most of the interdisciplinary learning environment and to actively participate in academic and research activities. The session concluded with light refreshments and discussions, marking a positive beginning to the cohort's academic journey.