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Read more at: CSIC Research Talk: “Distributed monitoring and structural interpretation of ageing masonry arch railway bridges” by Dr Sam Cocking

CSIC Research Talk: “Distributed monitoring and structural interpretation of ageing masonry arch railway bridges” by Dr Sam Cocking

9 April 2024

In a recent CSIC research talk, titled “Distributed monitoring and structural interpretation of ageing masonry arch railway bridges”, Dr Sam Cocking, ( Research Associate at CSIC ), highlighted the urgent need for maintaining and optimising the use of existing railway infrastructure, with a particular focus on masonry arch...


Read more at: Beyond data acquisition: new CSIC director Dr. Brian Sheil shares insights.

Beyond data acquisition: new CSIC director Dr. Brian Sheil shares insights.

9 April 2024

Last February Dr. Brian Sheil, Laing O’Rourke Associate Professor in Construction Engineering, stepped into the role of director at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC). As he assumes this prestigious position, Dr. Sheil reflects on the pivotal role of deriving actionable insights from data obtained...


Read more at: Dr Viviana Angely Bastidas Melo, CSIC Research Associate, named runner-up in prestigious Bennett Public Policy Prize 2024

Dr Viviana Angely Bastidas Melo, CSIC Research Associate, named runner-up in prestigious Bennett Public Policy Prize 2024

3 April 2024

The Bennett Public Policy Prize 2024 invited early career researchers and policy professionals worldwide to answer the question: How can AI be implemented to improve public services? The Bennett Public Policy Prize 2024, announced on 22 March during its annual conference , celebrated early career researchers and policy...


Read more at: The University of Cambridge along with other international collaborators wins Collaborate to Innovate Award 2023 from The Engineer Magazine - Innovative Pre-straining Tools and BOFDA Technology Assessment.

The University of Cambridge along with other international collaborators wins Collaborate to Innovate Award 2023 from The Engineer Magazine - Innovative Pre-straining Tools and BOFDA Technology Assessment.

26 March 2024

On Thursday, February 29th, 2024, The Engineer UK announced the winners of the 2023 Collaborate to Innovate (C2I) Awards. The winner under the 'Information, Data & Connectivity' category was the collaborative research initiative titled 'Innovative Pre-Straining Tools and BOFDA Technology Assessment’, a global...


Read more at: The evolving landscape of decision-making with AI in connected places and cities.

The evolving landscape of decision-making with AI in connected places and cities.

14 March 2024

In the cover story of the latest issue of BIM Today, Dr Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong, senior research associate at the University of Cambridge, reflects on the evolving landscape of decision-making with AI in connected places and cities, emphasising the increasing reliance of the public sector on artificial intelligence to address...


Read more at: CSIC Research Talk: "The Shear Wave-Velocity of Soil Liquefied During Earthquakes" by Professor Robert Kayen

CSIC Research Talk: "The Shear Wave-Velocity of Soil Liquefied During Earthquakes" by Professor Robert Kayen

13 February 2024

Professor Robert Kayen, a distinguished geotechnical engineering expert from the University of California, Berkeley, delivered a CSIC & CU Geotechnical Society Research Talk on 6 February. He unveiled the results of a groundbreaking twenty-five-year international project titled “The Shear Wave-Velocity of Soil...


Read more at: Using AI to tackle society's biggest challenges: University of Cambridge AI-deas winners announced on Monday 5 February

Using AI to tackle society's biggest challenges: University of Cambridge AI-deas winners announced on Monday 5 February

8 February 2024

In a bid to advance ethical decision-making in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the University of Cambridge’s AI@Cam new flagship mission to drive AI innovation that benefits science, citizens and society, has allocated funding to pioneering projects on fertility, climate change, language and communication...


Read more at: House of Lords Debate on UK Industrial Strategy: Founding Head of CSIC Lord Robert Mair emphasises the critical need for the UK to adopt a resilient and coherent industrial strategy.

House of Lords Debate on UK Industrial Strategy: Founding Head of CSIC Lord Robert Mair emphasises the critical need for the UK to adopt a resilient and coherent industrial strategy.

7 February 2024

On Thursday, February 1st, the House of Lords debated the necessity of implementing a comprehensive Industrial Strategy for the UK. The debate provided an opportunity for members to utilise their expertise in addressing pressing issues and bringing the government's attention to particular concerns. Any strategic support of...


Read more at: A Decade of Innovation: Dr. Jennifer Schooling Reflects on the Evolution of Smart Infrastructure and Construction at CSIC

A Decade of Innovation: Dr. Jennifer Schooling Reflects on the Evolution of Smart Infrastructure and Construction at CSIC

31 January 2024

Dr Jennifer Schooling, Director of the Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC), reflects on the remarkable journey of CSIC over the past decade as she steps down to assume a new role as Professor of Digital Innovation and Connected Places at Anglia Ruskin University. She states that from the early...


Read more at: CSIC Research Talk 'SMARTEEE: A Framework for Developing Holistic Socio-Technical Conceptualisations of Smart Urbanism' Speaker’ by Dr Will Brown

CSIC Research Talk 'SMARTEEE: A Framework for Developing Holistic Socio-Technical Conceptualisations of Smart Urbanism' Speaker’ by Dr Will Brown

11 December 2023

During his research talk titled 'SMARTEEE: A Framework for Developing Holistic Socio-Technical Conceptualisations of Smart Urbanism', Dr Will Brown, research associate in urban systems and carbon reduction at the University of Cambridge, discussed his research on smart urbanism, which he developed during his PhD and beyond...


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CSIC Research Talk: “Distributed monitoring and structural interpretation of ageing masonry arch railway bridges” by Dr Sam Cocking

9 April 2024

In a recent CSIC research talk, titled “Distributed monitoring and structural interpretation of ageing masonry arch railway bridges”, Dr Sam Cocking, ( Research Associate at CSIC ), highlighted the urgent need for maintaining and optimising the use of existing railway infrastructure, with a particular focus on masonry arch...

Beyond data acquisition: new CSIC director Dr. Brian Sheil shares insights.

9 April 2024

Last February Dr. Brian Sheil, Laing O’Rourke Associate Professor in Construction Engineering, stepped into the role of director at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC). As he assumes this prestigious position, Dr. Sheil reflects on the pivotal role of deriving actionable insights from data obtained...

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