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Read more at: Head of CSIC contributes to shale gas debate in House of Lords

Head of CSIC contributes to shale gas debate in House of Lords

9 March 2017

A debate in the House of Lords exploring the economic and environmental benefits of shale gas development in the United Kingdom heard opinions from a number of expert Peers, including Professor Lord Mair, Head of CSIC.


Read more at: 8power selected as Best Paper Award Candidate for the Smart Systems Integration 2017 conference

8power selected as Best Paper Award Candidate for the Smart Systems Integration 2017 conference

3 March 2017

The company 8power, spun-out of CSIC to develop and commercialise novel technology for sensing and measurement in industrial applications, has been selected as one of the candidates for Best Paper Award at the Smart Systems Integration 2017 conference.


Read more at: CSIC and Industry Partners shortlisted for UK Rail Industry Awards

CSIC and Industry Partners shortlisted for UK Rail Industry Awards

8 February 2017

CSIC’s innovative bridge monitoring system for the Staffordshire Alliance has been shortlisted for the Product and Service Innovation award at the UK Rail and Industry Awards (UKRIA) 2017.


Read more at: Making the case for Smart Infrastructure – CSIC and Industry Partner article published in Infrastructure Intelligence

Making the case for Smart Infrastructure – CSIC and Industry Partner article published in Infrastructure Intelligence

31 January 2017

The case for Smart Infrastructure as defined in the Smart Infrastructure Paper, a collaboration between CSIC and industry experts, is made in an article published in the latest edition of Infrastructure Intelligence.


Read more at: Video - Mixed reality for infrastructure

Video - Mixed reality for infrastructure

25 January 2017

New video about getting virtual infrastructure models out of the computer and into the workspace


Read more at: UtterBerry chosen for export to China

UtterBerry chosen for export to China

16 January 2017

UtterBerry®, the new smart sensing technology, invented by former CSIC student Heba Bevan, has been announced as the chosen advanced technology for export to China.


Read more at: Cam Middleton appointed to Independent Design Panel for HS2
Cam Middleton appointed to Independent Design Panel for HS2

Cam Middleton appointed to Independent Design Panel for HS2

6 January 2017

Campbell Middleton, Professor of Construction Engineering at the University of Cambridge and CSIC Co-Investigator, has been appointed to the Independent Design Panel for High Speed Two.


Read more at: CSIC's Winter 2016 Newsletter published

CSIC's Winter 2016 Newsletter published

15 December 2016

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Read more at: CSIC to collaborate on 3 new Innovate UK projects

CSIC to collaborate on 3 new Innovate UK projects

7 December 2016

CSIC is part of three collaborative projects which have recently won funding from the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK.


Read more at: Using new sensing technology to understand the complex structural response of masonry arch bridges

Using new sensing technology to understand the complex structural response of masonry arch bridges

7 December 2016

CSIC’s deployment of fibre optic sensing to monitor masonry arch bridges has provided new insights into the behaviour of this type of structure and could provide a simple and affordable method to identify structural damage.


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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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