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We're excited to bring you the very first edition of the FIBE Group Newsletter — your go-to update on everything happening across the FIBE2 CDT and FIBE3 CDT programmes. In this issue, we’re recapping everything that’s happened across the FIBE Group in 2025 so far. 

Summer Industry Day 2025 brought together a fantastic mix of students, academics, and industry partners to exchange ideas, showcase MRes mini projects, and explore the exciting Roadmap initiatives.The day started with a welcome and update from the FIBE3 Head and Director, Prof Abir Al-Tabbaa on the FIBE3 MRes programme. Abir also introduced the dec…

The fourth CM3 workshop, delivered by Mark Enzer, a Strategic Advisory Director from Mott MacDonald, explored the CDT theme of risk-based systems thinking and connectivity in the built environment. Mark emphasised that the built environment is a system of systems, integrating economic, social, and natural infrastructures. He highlighted the need to…

Cohort 1 brought fun, creativity, and a splash of science to the Cambridge Festival with their interactive game, Flood Fighters. Festival-goers began by crafting origami houses from paper printed with brick patterns, learning how building foundations support structures and keep them upright.The challenge? Defend those paper homes against a playful …

FIBE3 CDT hosted its third CM3 workshop, focusing on the CDT theme: Radical Circularity and the Whole Life Approach. The session was led by Dr. Noemi Arena (Mott MacDonald) and Dr. Sripriya Rengaraju (University of Cambridge), who shared valuable insights on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in infrastructure projects, emphasising sustainable engineering…

The second CM3 workshop, focusing on the CDT theme of Existing and Disruptive/New Technologies was held in collaboration with Sam Stanier, (Cambridge University), Scott Whyte (Geowynd) and Joe Hilton (SLPE). It explored key advancements and challenges in offshore wind energy infrastructure.The speakers provided an in-depth analysis of site selectio…

The first CM3 workshop of the term was launched with a focus on AI-driven digitalisation and data. This session kicked off a series of 4 workshops under the FIBE3 CDT MRes course, designed to provide Cohort 1 with a comprehensive understanding and practical insights into the CDT’s four high level thematic enablers. Existing and disruptive/new techn…

Our last CM1 lecture was an insightful lecture by Scott Whyte and David Donaghy from Geowynd and Ocean Infinity, titled "Improved Geodata Acquisition, Interpretation, and Design Methods for Rapid Development of Offshore Windfarms." The lecture emphasised the need for adopting a full geo-lifecycle approach to offshore site development and explored t…

On Wednesday 29th January 2025, Cohort 1 successfully concluded their 10-week EnterpriseTECH journey at the Judge Business School with an ETech Pitch Night. Designed for STEM researchers or professionals with an interest in entrepreneurship, our students learnt core aspects of entrepreneurship, innovative problem-solving, strategic market navigatio…

This year, FIBE3 CDT secured EPSRC funding and embarked on an exciting 8-year journey starting in October, with a focus on the timely theme of Unlocking Net Zero. As the third consecutive CDT in the FIBE group, Cambridge University has the distinguished honour and proudly stands among the few UK institutions to receive EPSRC funding three times in …

Ian’s lecture explored the key concepts in systems thinking and risk management, relating them to current net zero challenges. He explored some of the common frameworks and rating systems used by infrastructure stakeholders to help implement more sustainable and equitable projects, such as the Envision Framework. He used the development of an imagi…

As part of cohort-bonding activities, PhD students of FIBE2 and the new FIBE3 cohort 1 embraced the holiday spirit with an ice-skating adventure at the Cambridge Christmas market. Even though it was the first or second time skating for some students, everyone had a fantastic time on the ice rink and bonding as a group. The festivities continued wit…

The FIBE3 CDT - Unlocking Net Zero initiative, launched in October 2024, held its inaugural Industry Day in November at the Moller Institute. The event was a great success, bringing together staff, academics, and students to meet the new FIBE3 industry partners for the first time. This candid photo, captured at just the right moment, of new industr…

Kristen Guida is the Head of Strategy, Prevention and Community Resilience at the Greater London Authority. Kristen gave a very intersting presentation on London's approach to identifying and understanding its climate risks, and the recent establishment of a new London Resilience Unit to help manage those challenges. Kristen talked through some of …

Our fifth CM1 lecture, delivered by Ed Godsiffe from Milestone Infrastructure, delved into how radical circularity and a whole-life approach can extend the lifespan of the UK’s highway network. The session showcased innovative solutions aimed at maximising material reuse, reducing costs and carbon emissions, and enhancing climate resilience.Key top…