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Read more at: CSIC Research Talk by Professor Ian Beausoleil-Morrison: “Teaching the fundamentals of building performance simulation”.

CSIC Research Talk by Professor Ian Beausoleil-Morrison: “Teaching the fundamentals of building performance simulation”.

26 June 2024

At his recent CSIC Research Talk, Ian Beausoleil-Morrison, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Carleton University in Ottawa, delivered an insightful presentation titled "Teaching the Fundamentals of Building Performance Simulation”. The talk emphasised the importance and potential of Building Performance...


Read more at: On International Women's Day 2024: Dr Viviana Bastidas Melo's Inspiring Educational Journey in STEM

On International Women's Day 2024: Dr Viviana Bastidas Melo's Inspiring Educational Journey in STEM

25 June 2024

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2024, Viviana Bastidas Melo, Research Associate at CSIC's Digital Cities for Change (DC2) , shares her inspiring journey in science and engineering. When did your passion for engineering start? I developed an interest in engineering during my high school years in Colombia, where...


Read more at: CSIC call for applicants for Early-Career Academics and Professionals Panel

CSIC call for applicants for Early-Career Academics and Professionals Panel

13 June 2024

Nominations are now being accepted for new prospective members to the third cohort of the CSIC ‘Early-Career Academics and Professionals Panel’ (ECAPP). We anticipate activities for this third ECAPP Cohort will focus on the following themes: understanding systems-thinking in the built environment; making the case for the...


Read more at: CSIC Director Dr Brian Sheil and co-authors Win 2024 BGA Case Histories Award

CSIC Director Dr Brian Sheil and co-authors Win 2024 BGA Case Histories Award

4 June 2024

CSIC director Dr Brian Sheil, Peter Hensman and Zhandos Orazalin, have been honored with the prestigious 2024 BGA Case Histories Award . Their award-winning paper, titled " Monitoring the construction of a deep energy-from-waste bunker in soft clay and peat ," was published in Géotechnique in 2023. The paper explores the...


Read more at: CSIC Research Talk by Dr Ramaseshan Kannan “Blending data-and computational sciences for sustainability”

CSIC Research Talk by Dr Ramaseshan Kannan “Blending data-and computational sciences for sustainability”

21 May 2024

On 08 May Dr Ramaseshan Kannan, head of Computational Science at Arup , recently delivered an enlightening talk titled “Blending Data and Computational Sciences for Sustainability” at CSIC. Drawing on his extensive experience in both academia and industry, particularly through his RAEng Industrial Fellowship at University...


Read more at: CSIC Research Talk by Dr Omnia El Omrani "Building Resilience: Why Climate Action is Crucial for Public Health"

CSIC Research Talk by Dr Omnia El Omrani "Building Resilience: Why Climate Action is Crucial for Public Health"

15 May 2024

On 24 April Dr Omnia El Omrani, COP28 Health Envoy and Junior Policy Fellow at Imperial College London, delivered a compelling CSIC research talk titled "From Vulnerability to Resilience: The Health Argument for Climate Action." Dr El Omrani's presentation illuminated the intricate relationship between climate change and...


Read more at: Network Rail's CP7 elevates drainage investment in response to Task Force Review, aiming to mitigate climate change effects

Network Rail's CP7 elevates drainage investment in response to Task Force Review, aiming to mitigate climate change effects

8 May 2024

In April Ground Engi n e e ring announced that Network Rail has launched its control period 7 ( C P7) funding programme with plans to invest £45.4bn across England, Wales, and Scotland, aiming to create a more resilient railway system against the impacts of climate change. With £2.8bn earmarked for climate change...


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 the prestigious Bennett Public Policy Prize 2024

Dr Viviana Angely Bastidas Melo, CSIC Research Associate, named runner-up in the 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...


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CSIC event in Cambridge to honour 63 Rankine Lecturer Professor Kenichi Soga

24 March 2025

On 21 March 2025, the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) hosted an event in honour of Professor Kenichi Soga, Donald H. McLaughlin Chair in Mineral Engineering and a Distinguished Professor at the University of California Berkeley. The event at the West Hub, University of Cambridge was chaired by CSIC...

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