News & Events

CM1 Lecture: Kristen Guida from the Greater London Authority on Climate Resilient Infrastructure

2 December 2024

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...

CM1 Lecture: Ed Godsiffe from Milestone Infrastructure on Radical Circularity in Highways for Net Zero

18 November 2024

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...

EDI-themed Diversity Fresco workshop with CLIC

14 November 2024

FIBE3 Cohort 1 was excited to attend a Diversity Fresco workshop this week. It was originally designed in France and presented by Professor David Tual, Head of Centre for Languages and Inter-Communication (CLIC) at Engineering. The Diversity Fresco is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion themed interactive workshop that...

CM1 Lecture: James Morton and Ricardo Weigend Rodriguez from Ramboll

8 November 2024

FIBE3 welcomes James Morton and Ricardo Weigend Rodriguez from Ramboll who jointly delivered the 4 th CM1 lecture on the “Circular Economy in the Built Environment”. Ricardo explored the strategic view of the Circular Economy within the global context, and the proposal to integrate it with Foresight, a methodology to...

CM1 Lecture: Alex Winchester, Milestone Infrastructure, AI Digitisation and Data for Net Zero

8 November 2024

Our third CM1 speaker was Alex Winchester, from Milestone Infrastructure, who gave a talk on “AI Digitisation and Data for Net Zero”, from within the Highways Sector. After stressing the importance of acknowledging some of the challenges of putting theory into practice in the highly regulated construction industry, Alex...

CM1 Lecture: Dr Stefano Cavazzi on AI-Driven Map Digitalisation and Data

1 November 2024

Next in the CM1 lecture series features Dr Stefano Cavazzi from Ordnance Survey, who delivered an engaging talk on "AI-Driven Map Digitalisation and Data." He highlighted the evolution of mapping organisations and the significant role AI plays in enhancing digitalisation and data accessibility. Stefano explained how...

CM1 Lecture: Tom Hughes on Net Zero Infrastructure

1 November 2024

We are excited to announce the launch of our new MRes Course Module 1 course which features FIBE3 CDT partners in industry and government as guest lecturers. These expert consultants in the field of Net Zero will share their considerable knowledge and experience in industry through case studies of major infrastructure...

FIBE3 welcomes Cohort 1

30 October 2024

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), FIBE3: Unlocking Net Zero, which welcomed its very first cohort this October. Our new cohort brings together a diverse group of 10 talented students from six different countries and represents a range of academic backgrounds, including...

EPSRC & UKRI AI CDT Director's Meeting

20 March 2024

EPSRC has invested £1billion in 65 Centres of Doctoral Training (CDTs) who will train and develop the next generation of industry experts and researchers in differing disciplines across a wide range of sectors and industries to address the challenges of the UK economy. Following on the announcement of the EPSRC award for...

Announcing the new FIBE3 CDT : Unlocking Net Zero

18 March 2024

We are delighted to report that we have been successful in our bid for a Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and the Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero (FIBE3 CDT). Many thanks to FIBE3 PI and Director, Professor Abir Al-Tabbaa and her team for their forward-thinking vision to secure us our third CDT...