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Read more at: Launch of CSIC Research Associate book exploring the role of governance networks in supporting low-carbon energy transitions in cities

Launch of CSIC Research Associate book exploring the role of governance networks in supporting low-carbon energy transitions in cities

11 November 2020

A book drawing on comparative case study analysis to demonstrate how local factors shape the prospect of network governance to support low-carbon energy transitions has been authored by CSIC Research Associate Dr Timea Nochta. The online launch event will take place on Wednesday 13 January, from 5pm to 6pm, and will...


Read more at: Cambridge Zero Policy Forum’s new green recovery report now published

Cambridge Zero Policy Forum’s new green recovery report now published

4 November 2020

Dr Jennifer Schooling OBE, Director of CSIC, is a co-author of Cambridge Zero Policy Forum's green recovery report, ‘A Blueprint for a Green Future’, which is now published and available to download at the Cambridge Zero website . The multidisciplinary report was launched at a panel discussion at the week-long Cambridge...


Read more at: CSIC joins the new Smart Construction Network

CSIC joins the new Smart Construction Network

4 November 2020

The Smart Construction Network (SCN) is a free digital resource providing support for industry organisations taking crucial first steps towards adopting smarter, more modern methods of construction. CSIC is one of a number of centres of excellence that are part of the nation-wide offering of expertise and support available...


Read more at: Read the latest Smart Infrastructure Blog, written by CSIC Research Associate Dr Timea Nochta, published today.

Read the latest Smart Infrastructure Blog, written by CSIC Research Associate Dr Timea Nochta, published today.

3 November 2020

Titled ‘Smart technologies and the city – making the case for a socio-technical approach’, the blog considers the ‘smartification’ of city planning, management and urban infrastructures using emerging technology applications: “the links between technology as the enabler for cities to become more instrumented...


Read more at: CSIC co-investigator receives a Best Paper Award at the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC)

CSIC co-investigator receives a Best Paper Award at the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC)

29 October 2020

A conference paper titled “ Digital Twinning of Railway Overhead Line Equipment from Airborne LiDAR Data ” authored by PhD student Mahendrini Ariyachandra and CSIC co-investigator Dr Ioannis Brilakis, received the Best Paper Award presented at the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (...


Read more at: CSIC Partner Gathering presentations available to view on YouTube

CSIC Partner Gathering presentations available to view on YouTube

21 October 2020

The CSIC annual Partner Gathering was held on Zoom this year and was well attended by many of our industry partners. Welcomed by Professor Lord Robert Mair, Head of CSIC, and updated on CSIC activity by Dr Jennifer Schooling OBE, Director of CSIC, partners enjoyed five short presentations on current CSIC research projects...


Read more at: Head of CSIC, Professor Lord Robert Mair appointed chair of CAM delivery company

Head of CSIC, Professor Lord Robert Mair appointed chair of CAM delivery company

13 October 2020

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority approved Professor Lord Robert Mair’s appointment to lead the Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro (CAM) special purpose vehicle (SPV), which has been incorporated with the name One CAM Limited. Now is the moment to deliver a truly pioneering system benefitting people and...


Read more at: CSIC Smart Infrastructure Blog by Dr Manu Sasidharan now published

CSIC Smart Infrastructure Blog by Dr Manu Sasidharan now published

1 October 2020

Read the latest Smart Infrastructure Blog, written by CSIC Research Associate Dr Manu Sasidharan, calling for transport infrastructure asset management to address risk and resilience, published today. Titled ‘Mind the risk for resilient future transport networks’, the blog sets out challenges to transport infrastructure...


Read more at: CSIC Research Associate wins Postdoc award from the Institute for Manufacturing
A GIS-based infrastructure management system to increase resilience of terrestrial transportation networks

CSIC Research Associate wins Postdoc award from the Institute for Manufacturing

30 September 2020

CSIC Research Associate Dr Georgios Hadjidemetriou has received the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) Postdoc award for research excellence. Announcing the award, Professor Tim Minshall, Head of the IfM at the University of Cambridge, reflected on the extraordinary achievements and activities of all the nominated...


Read more at: Head of CSIC contributes to House of Lords debate discussing findings of report on future of science research funding in universities
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Head of CSIC contributes to House of Lords debate discussing findings of report on future of science research funding in universities

21 September 2020

The future of university science research funding was the subject of debate in the House of Lords following the report from the Science and Technology Select Committee titled ‘Science research funding in universities’. Professor Lord Robert Mair, a member of the House’s Select Committee on Science and Technology, and Head...


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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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