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Read more at: New CSIC Partners join for Phase 2

New CSIC Partners join for Phase 2

27 March 2017

CSIC is delighted to announce five new Phase 2 Partners who have joined over the past year: BP International, Bentley Systems, OptaSense, Plowman Craven (PC Monitoring) and Assetscape.


Read more at: CSIC responds to the NIC Technology Study Call for Evidence

CSIC responds to the NIC Technology Study Call for Evidence

27 March 2017

In response to a request from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) launched a four-week call for evidence on 15 February this year to identify which emerging technologies have the most potential for improving infrastructure productivity. The NIC will make recommendations to government on what actions it should consider to support deployment.


Read more at: State-of-the-art infrastructure research facilities funded by EPSRC

State-of-the-art infrastructure research facilities funded by EPSRC

27 March 2017

The EPSRC has released details of new state-of-the-art facilities planned as part of a UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure and Cities (UKCRIC) programme to upgrade the nation's infrastructure.


Read more at: CSIC Director Jennifer Schooling in 'Women in Engineering' interview

CSIC Director Jennifer Schooling in 'Women in Engineering' interview

24 March 2017

Image: CSIC Director Jennifer Schooling As part of their series 'Women in Engineering' the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering have published an interview with CSIC Director Dr Jennifer Schooling. A fascinating insight into the motivation and possible career paths for young engineers! Click here to read the...


Read more at: State of the Nation 2017 calls for UK to lead in digital transformation of infrastructure

State of the Nation 2017 calls for UK to lead in digital transformation of infrastructure

22 March 2017

State of the Nation 2017: Digital Transformation calls on industry and Government to use the Modern Industrial Strategy to drive the uptake of digital technology and data in infrastructure design and delivery.


Read more at: Mind the gap

Mind the gap

22 March 2017

Supporting the national drive to inspire more women to build careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), we present a series of interviews that showcases the talent and diversity of women working in science and engineering with CSIC.


Read more at: ICE Director General welcomes recognition of the importance of infrastructure in spring Budget

ICE Director General welcomes recognition of the importance of infrastructure in spring Budget

9 March 2017

Following Chancellor Philip Hammond’s spring Budget, the Director General of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Nick Baveystock, has called the recognition of the importance of infrastructure to closing the productivity gap in the UK “very positive developments”.


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.


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