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The UK needs to embrace technological innovations to meet future demand for safe, efficient operation of transport networks and infrastructure where engineered earthworks are threatened by climate change, ageing and increased operational stresses. Key challenges include reduction of lifetime costs of infrastructure using adaptive maintenance strategies underpinned by intelligent asset monitoring systems.
What role does proactive monitoring play in the adaptation of a truly resilient network? At this event the British Geological Survey (BGS), ITM-Soil Ltd. and Geotechnical Observations Ltd. will showcase latest and emerging technologies with the potential to provide near real-time information on asset condition to support development of future maintenance strategies. The chairman of the Geotechnical Asset Owners Forum (GAOF) will present their perspective on this issue and you will have the opportunity to discuss your needs and approaches to survey and monitoring.
This workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas in an informal way, to understand the challenges facing infrastructure stakeholders and the opportunities presented by these latest innovations.
Register for this event.
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Location: University of Leicester, lecture Theatre 1 Bennett Building
Professor Lenton will talk about how the Earth that sustains us today was born out of a few remarkable, near-catastrophic revolutions, started by biological innovations and marked by global environmental consequences. These revolutions have certain features in common and we would not exist unless these upheavals had led eventually to successful , stable outcomes. The current planet-reshaping activities of our species may be the start of another great Earth system revolution, but there is no guarantee this will be successful. The lecture considers what a successful transition might look like, if we are wise enough to steer such a course.
Admission is free, but by ticket only. If you would like to attend, please contact Gail Andrews in the Geology Department by e-mail at geology@le.ac.uk.
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The enactment of the Floods and Water Management Act seems a long time ago, but the hard work starts in earnest when Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are implemented through the SuDS National Standards in 2012.
This seminar will provide an update on the latest legislative changes and discuss the implications for developers, practitioners and local authorities alike. It will focus on the practicalities of putting the new policy into practice and the challenges which lie ahead. Drawing on the experience of successful case studies and support tools, potential solutions and new ways of working will be discussed and developed.
This seminar will also highlight the new technical resources that CIRIA and BGS are providing and it will give you the opportunity to voice your opinions on the resources that would help facilitate SuDS implementation.
This event is organised jointly by the Modern Built Environment and Environmental Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Networks, the British Geological Survey and CIRIA. It will provide a platform for high profile speakers, whilst allowing delegates to contribute to discussions via two breakout sessions on the challenges that lie ahead and the solutions that have already been realised.
Who should attend?
The event will be of interest to local authority planners, consultants and contractors and will also feature SuDS-related exhibition stands.
Exhibitor opportunities
The event will be of interest to local authority planners, consultants and contractors and will also feature SuDS-related exhibition stands.
If your organisation has an innovative product or process you would like to exhibit, please contact kerry.thomas@earth.ox.ac.uk of the Environmental Sustainability KTN.
Further information
To find out more details about the event, please contact Rachel Dearden of BGS on rach1@bgs.ac.uk or Philip Charles from the Modern Built Environment KTN on philip.charles@modernbuiltktn.co.uk
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Potential environmental effects of CO2 leakage in the marine and terrestrial environment: Understanding monitoring mitigation
A free one-day meeting that will help:
- identify the current state of R& D concerning potential CO2 leakage in the marine and terrestrial environment
- identify the issues and gaps in current research
- identify what needs to be done to address these gaps
- produce a report to highlight some of the areas of research that may require further investigation before CCS is deployed commercially
More about this event and registration at Eventbrite
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More details from the GeolSoc. Contact David Boon for more information.
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The 2nd Annual Global Mining Forum will aim at overcoming the global challenges facing the mining industry today, and identify opportunities to facilitate better mining practises. Over two days, the forum will present case studies and presentations from global experts within the Industry.
Andrew Bloodworth, Head of Science for Minerals and Waste at the BGS, will be a key speaker at this event. More about the 2nd Annual Global Mining ForumEvent
BGS, as part of NCCCS (Nottingham Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage), and CCS-TLM are holding a series of 2 day training courses in CCS.
The course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical, practical and commercial aspects of the carbon capture and storage industry.
The first course is being held at Richmond Hill Hotel, Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey.
For more information about the course, please contact Antony Benham
To book your place contact Harriet Workman, CCS TLM Academy.
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Location: Lecture Theatre OL2, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Derby
Convenors: Prof. Randy Parrish, University of Leicester and the British Geological Survey
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BGS geologist Ed Hough is presenting a lecture at this event entitled 'Shale Gas Perspectives' .
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Careers Day is for geoscience undergraduates and postgraduates to find out about the latest career developments and opportunities.
The day will run from 10am - 4pm followed by a beer reception, and will include presentations on careers, a CV writing workshop, interview techniques workshop and exhibition fair.
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