This week saw the publication of the Science and Technology Framework setting out the current government’s strategy and ambition to become a Science and Technology Superpower. Fronted by the newly created Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology and under the leadership of MP Michelle Donelan, the Framework outlines ten key areas of focus in developing … Continue reading “The UK Science and Technology Framework: We like it, we support it, we want to make it happen!”
Tag: Academia
High Speed Rail Education Interchange 2020 – delivering a digital conference
Culminating a year that has required significant adaptation to new ways of working, BCRRE hosted our first ever online conference ‘High Speed Rail: Education Interchange’ from the 14-16th December 2020. Dr Heather Steele and Dr Holly Foss report on the conference. The three-day HSREI event brought together experts in academia and industry to share knowledge, … Continue reading “High Speed Rail Education Interchange 2020 – delivering a digital conference”
Welcome to the new home of BCRRE
Alex Burrows Director of BCRRE shares his thoughts on the new building and what we aim to achieve. We are delighted to share the news that our new purpose-built railway centre designed to deliver specialist research in railway systems engineering has opened on campus at the University of Birmingham. Our new home provides us with … Continue reading “Welcome to the new home of BCRRE”
Rail innovation: How are UKRRIN and its members helping to change the perception?
Nailah Fraser-Haynes, Senior Partnership Manager at RSSB, talks to us about UKRRIN and the importance of academia and industry coming together to move forward. Every transport mode faces challenges, but there is one commonality… the desire to make things better, to innovate. The confidence and ability to do so is often a ‘put your money … Continue reading “Rail innovation: How are UKRRIN and its members helping to change the perception?”