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Read more at: Head of CSIC shapes debate on a smart approach to 21st century city infrastructure

Head of CSIC shapes debate on a smart approach to 21st century city infrastructure

2 August 2017

Professor Lord Robert Mair, Head of CSIC, states the case for smart infrastructure as key to the success of smart cities in an article featured in the Journal of The Foundation for Science and Technology.


Read more at: CSIC Steering Group member gives evidence to House of Lords on European Standards post-Brexit

CSIC Steering Group member gives evidence to House of Lords on European Standards post-Brexit

31 July 2017

Dr Scott Steedman CBE, Director of Standards at The British Standards Institution (BSI), has given evidence to the House of Lords EU Justice sub-committee regarding European Standards regulation post-Brexit.


Read more at: Prof Lord Mair highlights role of virtual reality in transforming infrastructure in Ingenia

Prof Lord Mair highlights role of virtual reality in transforming infrastructure in Ingenia

24 July 2017

Professor Lord Robert Mair, Head of CSIC, has written a letter published in the Royal Academy of Engineering’s magazine and website Ingenia (Issue 71, June 2017) outlining the ways in which virtual reality (VR) has a crucial role to play in transforming infrastructure and construction.


Read more at: CSIC Annual Review 2017 is now available

CSIC Annual Review 2017 is now available

19 July 2017

The 2017 CSIC Annual Review is now available online and in print.


Read more at: CSIC’s innovative approach to condition monitoring railway bridges features in Rail Technology Magazine

CSIC’s innovative approach to condition monitoring railway bridges features in Rail Technology Magazine

19 July 2017

An article written by CSIC Research Associates Liam Butler and Nicky de Battista that highlights the benefits of installing fibre optic sensors in rail infrastructure has been published in industry title Rail Technology Magazine (RTM).


Read more at: Emerging Connections workshop launches CSIC’s Transitioning Cities programme sponsored by the Ove Arup Foundation

Emerging Connections workshop launches CSIC’s Transitioning Cities programme sponsored by the Ove Arup Foundation

12 July 2017

The annual symposia AUM (Applied Urban Modelling) 2017 featured the CSIC-hosted workshop, Emerging Connections: Tomorrow’s Cities and their Infrastructure, which marked the first event in the Centre’s new Transitioning Cities programme, which is sponsored by the Ove Arup Foundation.


Read more at: Infrastructure Intelligence publishes article about pioneering research project WindAfrica

Infrastructure Intelligence publishes article about pioneering research project WindAfrica

12 July 2017

Industry publication Infrastructure Intelligence has published an article highlighting a collaborative research project that aims to address challenges to the development of sustainable energy in Africa.


Read more at: CSIC and ICE publish Guidance Paper on Intelligent Assets for Tomorrow’s Infrastructure

CSIC and ICE publish Guidance Paper on Intelligent Assets for Tomorrow’s Infrastructure

21 June 2017

A new report by CSIC and ICE Asset Management group that introduces the concept of smart infrastructure and intelligent assets is now available.


Read more at: CSIC collaborates on Smart, resilient underground infrastructure testing at Cornell University

CSIC collaborates on Smart, resilient underground infrastructure testing at Cornell University

14 June 2017

CSIC assisted researchers at the Cornell Geotechnical Lifelines Large-Scale Testing Facility, in Ithica, New York, last month to install fibre optic sensors in readiness for a first-of-its-kind experiment.


Read more at: Prof Lord Mair at FST Debate on Making Cities Work

Prof Lord Mair at FST Debate on Making Cities Work

7 June 2017

Professor Lord Robert Mair was one of three speakers at the Foundation for Science and Technology (FST) debate on 24 May at the Royal Society - Making cities work, the application of technology, science and infrastructure improvements to create a place where citizens wish to live.


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