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Brunel International Lecture Series
09 May 2024

Brunel International Lecture Series

What challenges and opportunities does Australasia face in developing sustainable infrastructure?

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Building connections
15 April 2024

Building connections

ICE President Prof Anusha Shah explains why we need to collaborate across different industries to address the climate change and biodiversity loss crises.

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What do future civil engineers want to know about the industry?
30 April 2024

What do future civil engineers want to know about the industry?

Mo Kamara shares the questions he often gets asked when delivering career guidance at schools and universities.

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    Contracts Course Lead
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    5-week course: contracts

    A five session course delivered by industry experts to develop in-depth knowledge of contracts in civil engineering within the UK.

    Location
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    Date
    13 May - 17 June 2024
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    18:00 - 19:30 BST (GMT+1)
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    Gerald Lacey Lead (1) (1) (1) (1)
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    Gerald Lacey Lecture 2024: from integrated to disintegrated water resources management

    The 2024 Gerald Lacey Lecture will be provided by irrigation and water resources specialist, Chris Perry, on the theme of integrated water resource management and his experience on irrigation and water resource projects with the world bank.

    Location
    London, UK
    Date
    13 May 2024
    Time
    18:00 - 20:00 BST (GMT+1)
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    Robert Bird Group VDC(1)
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    Innovation Month keynote event: Robert Bird Group's industry-leading virtual design and construction platform

    Discover cutting-edge virtual design and construction at the ECN Innovation Month's keynote event led by Robert Bird Group (RBG). Join experts as they unveil RBG's revolutionary tools, immersive 4D animations, top-tier VR models, and their game-changing Reveal platform.

    Location
    London, UK
    Date
    13 May 2024
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    18:30 - 20:30 BST (GMT+1)
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