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 […]
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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. […]
Ensuring High Quality and Sufficient Drinking Water through Risk-Based Technical Regulation: WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2025 Retrospective
Safe, clean drinking water is vital to public health and the wellbeing of our society. This was first recognised in the Public Health Act of […]
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 […]
From A to day out: reimagining leisure in transport
Transport planning, at its best, is a discipline of anticipation — spotting subtle shifts, interpreting patterns, and designing infrastructure not just for today, but for […]
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
AI on the road: game-changer or crash waiting to happen?
AI is rapidly transforming transport planning, promising to revolutionise traditional approaches with data-driven decision-making and automation. From predictive analytics that anticipate congestion before it happens […]
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
Northumbrian Water, Drinking Water Inspectorate, Leeds City Council & West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme Keynotes for WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2025
We’re delighted to announce our keynotes for WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2025 which takes place at Nexus, Leeds, on Wednesday 2nd April: “Fostering Innovation: […]
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 […]
No One Left Behind – The Future of Welsh Transport Belongs to All of Us: TRANSPORT Smart Class, Wales & West of England 2024 Retrospective
“At the Community Transport Association, we believe that everyone, in every community, should be able to access transport that meets their needs. Welsh Government – […]
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