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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...

CSIC Smart Infrastructure Blog by Dr Didem Gürdür Broo now published

16 September 2020

Read the latest Smart Infrastructure Blog, written by CSIC Research Associate Dr Didem Gu ̈ rdu ̈ r Broo, published today. Titled ‘Data as a journey, not a destination’, the blog brings focus to the collection, curation and whole-life accessibility of high-quality data to optimise the performance and maintenance of our...

Data collection exercise for professionals working at the intersection of digitalisation and the built environment

10 September 2020

As part of CSIC's Digital Cities for Change (DC 2 ) project, CSIC is undertaking data collection exercise based on expert knowledge to better understand the various digital tasks and competencies of built environment professionals. DC 2 is a leading research programme at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction...

CSIC Smart Infrastructure Blog by Tim Embley is now published

10 September 2020

Following the launch of the first CSIC Smart Infrastructure Blog last week, the second in the series, written by Tim Embley, Group Research & Innovation Director at Costain and member of the CSIC Steering Group, is published today. Titled 'Infrastructure data insights for a sustainable and resilient future', the blog...

IfM receives prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering award for COVID-19 work

8 September 2020

Congratulations to our colleagues at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) who have been awarded the President’s Special Awards for Pandemic Service . These have been awarded across the whole field of engineering to exceptional projects that have helped address the greatest public health challenge of our age. The IfM was...

CSIC launches The Smart Infrastructure Blog

26 August 2020

CSIC is launching a new series of short, discussion-inviting articles – the Smart Infrastructure Blog. The informative and thought-provoking blogs will be written by members of the CSIC team, partners and industry experts to showcase opinions and ideas from the forefront of smart infrastructure and construction. The work...

Head of CSIC appointed to lead Task Force in the wake of Stonehaven tragedy

26 August 2020

Network Rail has launched two independent Task Forces, led by leading experts, to help better manage the organisation’s substantial earthworks (cuttings and embankments) portfolio and improve understanding and response to severe weather events. The initiative follows the tragic events near Stonehaven on 12 August, where a...

Fibre optic sensors installed on M6 concrete bridge as part of CSIC multi-sensing systems-integration project

12 August 2020

The M6 motorway bridge crossing over the River Penk in Staffordshire, UK A team of CSIC researchers have installed a fibre optic strain sensors network across the length of a half-joint concrete bridge carrying the M6 motorway over the River Penk in Staffordshire, UK. The bridge has deteriorating half-joint connections...

CSIC research student selected for National Infrastructure Commission Young Professionals Panel

4 August 2020

Sam Cocking, CSIC PhD Student, is among 10 new members of the National Infrastructure Commission Young Professionals Panel. I'm particularly interested in using this opportunity to explore upcoming trends in infrastructure research, that will have a direct impact on younger infrastructure professionals over the course of...

CSIC Research Associate leads ‘Design Engineer Construct!’ Digital Twins workshop for school students

28 July 2020

Dr Didem Gürdür Broo, CSIC Research Associate, champions the education of young people in data science and was delighted to be asked to be part of a virtual Digital Twins workshop for Class of Your Own secondary school students held this month (July). Class of Your Own (COYO) was launched as a Social Business in 2009 to...

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

CSIC Smart Infrastructure Blog by Dr Didem Gürdür Broo now published

Data collection exercise for professionals working at the intersection of digitalisation and the built environment

CSIC Smart Infrastructure Blog by Tim Embley is now published

IfM receives prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering award for COVID-19 work

CSIC launches The Smart Infrastructure Blog

Head of CSIC appointed to lead Task Force in the wake of Stonehaven tragedy

Fibre optic sensors installed on M6 concrete bridge as part of CSIC multi-sensing systems-integration project

CSIC research student selected for National Infrastructure Commission Young Professionals Panel

CSIC Research Associate leads ‘Design Engineer Construct!’ Digital Twins workshop for school students

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