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Read more at: Innovating flexible solutions for hard problems

Innovating flexible solutions for hard problems

28 June 2016

In the face of extreme events that could impact lifeline systems, Professor Tom O’Rourke says industry and academia must work together to innovate the next generation of hazard resilient underground infrastructure.


Read more at: CSIC Annual Review 2016

CSIC Annual Review 2016

28 June 2016

This year’s Annual Review is sub-titled Implementing Innovation and presents CSIC’s most recent projects and activities.


Read more at: CSIC head champions advanced sensing technologies for structural health monitoring

CSIC head champions advanced sensing technologies for structural health monitoring

26 June 2016

Professor Lord Mair has written an opinion piece for the May issue of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) international journal Forensic Engineering.


Read more at: CSIC spin-out secures £0.7m to address market for smart infrastructure, sensors and Internet of Things

CSIC spin-out secures £0.7m to address market for smart infrastructure, sensors and Internet of Things

24 June 2016

8power Limited, a new company spun out of the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction at the University of Cambridge to develop and commercialise novel technology for sensing and measurement in industrial applications, has received initial funding of approximately £700,000 from IP Group plc (LSE: IPO), the University of Cambridge and the University of Cambridge Enterprise Fund III, managed by Parkwalk Advisors.


Read more at: The CSIC-instrumented James Dyson Building for Engineering features in Electro Optics

The CSIC-instrumented James Dyson Building for Engineering features in Electro Optics

17 June 2016

CSIC's instrumentation of the James Dyson Building for Engineering, Cambridge’s first ‘smart building’, features in the June issue of Electro Optics. The magazine is a leading resource for engineers involved in photonics business, technology and applications published 10 times a year.


Read more at: CSattAR features in Civil Engineering Surveyor

CSattAR features in Civil Engineering Surveyor

13 June 2016

CSattAR a photogrammetric system developed by CSIC PhD student Medhi Alhaddad has been profiled in the June edition of Civil Engineering Surveyor.


Read more at: Head of CSIC appointed to the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology

Head of CSIC appointed to the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology

8 June 2016

Professor Lord Mair, Head of CSIC, has been appointed to the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology. This was announced on 25 May.


Read more at: Lord Mair stresses the role of engineering innovation for future economic growth in House of Lords debate

Lord Mair stresses the role of engineering innovation for future economic growth in House of Lords debate

6 May 2016

Head of CSIC, Professor Lord Mair, has called for increased investment in engineering innovation, skills and training during a debate in the House of Lords addressing the economy and UK prospects.


Read more at: CSIC Director features in Materials World

CSIC Director features in Materials World

6 May 2016

A roundtable debate about transport infrastructure in the UK, published in the May issue of Materials World, features a number of expert contributors, including Dr Jennifer Schooling, CSIC Director.


Read more at: CSIC’s Mehdi Alhaddad receives Innovation & Research Award

CSIC’s Mehdi Alhaddad receives Innovation & Research Award

25 April 2016

Mehdi Alhaddad, a PhD student at CSIC, has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) International Innovation and Research Award for Photogrammetric Monitoring of Construction Environments and Surrounding Assets.


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