Why buildings that live and learn will unlock a better future
In the race to achieve net zero, we can’t underestimate the role that smart building technologies will play in creating a sustainable and equitable future. […]
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The Role of Behaviour Change in Decarbonising Transport: EMISSIONS & AIR QUALITY Smart Class 2025 Retrospective
At EMISSIONS & AIR QUALITY Smart Class 2025, we discovered from Integrated Transport Planning how innovative travel planning initiatives can successfully promote behaviour change and […]
AI and data science: transforming transport from policy to operations
Challenges to business-as-usual A wide range of data and analytic capabilities from spreadsheets to simulations are used as part of well-defined processes to inform both […]
Creating a Shared Purpose to Tackle Poor Air Quality – The West Midlands Air Quality Framework: EMISSIONS & AIR QUALITY Smart Class 2025 Retrospective
In November 2022, the West Midlands Combined Authority Board signed off on a regional ‘Air Quality Framework’. This was the culmination of a significant amount […]
The benefits of investing in walkable communities
Designing our towns and cities around cars rather than people has left us less healthy, our roads more congested and our cities less well-off. Our […]
Translating Research into Water Solutions: WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2025 Retrospective
The University of Leeds interdisciplinary water centre was created in 2009 to provide interdisciplinary solutions to water challenges. water@leeds works with partner organisations internationally, nationally […]
Leeds, UK Dr Gabriela Lopez-Gonzalez Dr Dylan Young Dr Devakunjari Vadibeler
EMISSIONS & AIR QUALITY Smart Class 2025 Filmed. Register for Free Access to Presentation Video Recordings and Slides!
On May 8th we hosted EMISSIONS & AIR QUALITY Smart Class 2025 at City Hall, Leicester. This Smart Class provided a fresh take on how […]
Leicester, UK Jackie Homan Megan Black Ann Carruthers Ben Simm Giles Lipscombe Louise Twining Tim Bevington Lilli Helps
The UK is falling behind in tackling microplastic pollution – here are three ways the government can catch up
Microplastics – fragments of plastic smaller than 5mm – are accumulating in the environment. They’re found in soil, water, food, even in human lungs, placentas and blood. […]
Combining the Real and Digital Worlds – Increasing your Resilience with Asset Management: WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2025 Retrospective
With ageing and failing assets it is ever important to manage your assets in the optimum way. Whether that is by installing sensors and monitoring […]
Riding the Innovation Wave – Northumbrian Water’s Approach to Driving Transformational Change: WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2025 Retrospective
“Innovation is at the heart of Northumbrian Water’s strategy, ensuring we deliver value to customers, enhance resilience, and drive sustainable water management. But how do […]
Driving Digital Transformation of a Sector in Support of the National Digital Twin Programme, with a Key Focus on 4D and Beyond: WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2025 Retrospective
BIM4Water is a voluntary group of industry stakeholders with a membership following of 2100+. These individuals have come together to tackle key industry challenges using […]
Reimagining our cities: a civil engineer’s call for green urbanism
In a world increasingly shaped by climate change, rapid urbanisation and shifting demographics, our cities are at a crossroads. As a Professional Civil Engineer, I […]
Enhancing Flood Resilience in Urban Neighbourhoods through Small-Scale Interventions: WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2025 Retrospective
At WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2025, Project Centre’s David Chapman (Associate Director) and Hannah Watson-Hill (Assistant Flood Risk Engineer) teamed up at the podium to […]
The West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme: WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2025 Retrospective
With the impacts of a changing climate increasingly testing the infrastructure and communities of the UK, innovation and collaboration are key factors in successfully increasing […]
WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2025 Filmed. Register for Complimentary Access to the Presentation Videos and Slides!
On April 2nd we hosted WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2025 at Nexus, Leeds. This Smart Class provided a fresh take on deploying the latest digital technology-enabled […]
Leeds, UK Jonathan Moxon Dr Angela MacOscar Marcus Rink David Chapman Hannah Watson-Hill Jamie Mills Rodrigue Kemgne Hannah Winstanley Dr Adam Cartwright Dr Gabriela Lopez-Gonzalez Dr Dylan Young Dr Devakunjari Vadibeler
TRANSPORT Smart Class, Wales & West of England 2024 Retrospectives Round-Up
Missed any of the “Retrospectives” from TRANSPORT Smart Class, Wales & West of England 2024? Here’s another chance to gain valuable insights from our Keynote […]
Cardiff, UK Natalie Rees Pete Dyson Professor Charles Musselwhite Gemma Lelliott Ralph Bates Pete Cattell Kelly Theis Dr Behzad Heravi
Smart Classes Digest #21
Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Classes Digest, our quarterly e-digest for the Smart Classes and Smart City-Region stakeholder communities! Issue #21 “Insights”: A rising tide […]
How we can unlock the potential of innovation districts
Cities today face mounting pressure to attract investment, talent and businesses, competing with others worldwide while fostering inclusive, sustainable economic growth. As traditional approaches to […]
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