Read our latest article published on @politicshome that discusses operational national infrastructure systems: maintain, repair, refurbish, renew versus cost, value and investment
@UKCRIC address the challenge of keeping our infrastructure systems operational by distinguishing between the consequences of maintenance, repair, refurbishment and renewal, and between the cost, value and investment involved.
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Funding opportunity: UKRI policy internships 2026. An opportunity for @UKRI_News funded doctoral students to undertake a three-month internship at one of a selected group of influential policy organisations, as part of the existing doctoral studentship. https://t.co/Fsgxurcltd
Systems thinking is key to resilient #infrastructure in response to worsening climate extremes according to The Climate Change Committee's @theCCCuk Fourth Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk: https://t.co/aydsSLpV4P
Webinar for your diaries: 28 May, Digital Planning Directory Online Show and Tell - How digital tools and data can support local authorities and practitioners to meet this challenge in practice. https://t.co/SZZYqDQe0O
The DARe Hub’s third Flexible Fund competition is now open, offering a share of £2 million to support new #infrastructure research that complements its existing programme. Deadline - 8 June 2026. https://t.co/k1Ic1vutTj
Inside a Railway Research Lab! Behind the scenes @unisouthampton facility. A fascinating insight into the rail research undertaken in the #ukcric National Infrastructure Laboratory: https://t.co/WtLeA4xjr6
Call for Contributions: 2nd Annual International Conference of the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF), 3-4 Sep. The 2026 conference will explore how cities can become regenerative, inclusive, and climate‑resilient in an era of profound change. https://t.co/5skzvOCT1E
The @EPSRC Executive Board is hosting a community forum webinar for the UK engineering and physical sciences community on Monday 18. Discussing priorities and answering your questions. Register: EPSRC Update: https://t.co/xSBkYIuWjb
An @DAFNIfacility webinar for your diary. Professor Richard Kingston introduces the NERC Digital Solutions Hub platform and demonstrates how emerging tools can help link environmental, infrastructure, and socio-economic datasets. https://t.co/4DZ1E8nfnw
This working paper from the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure provides a comprehensive global assessment of #infrastructure resilience, drawing insights from over 3,000 professionals across more than 100 countries: https://t.co/gT3w84jF8U
The Digital Task Force for Planning has launched the first Digital Planning Education and Training Listing, a major new resource on the Digital Planning Directory https://t.co/O6vGyaczk4
UKCRIC is pleased to share the The Digital Planning Directory Annual Impact & Vision Report (2025–26) which highlights first-year progress and sets out a clear vision for scaling a digital planning ecosystem: https://t.co/oonlqYZqvg
UK Parliament call for evidence: The House of Lords Select Committee on National Resilience inquiry will address the current context for preparedness and resilience, including the threats which the UK currently faces. Details: https://t.co/5RO2U2PqhX
Conference for your diaries: Delivering Infrastructure 2050, 30 June. Bringing the sector together to explore the innovations, investments and practical solutions that will define Britain’s infrastructure today and for decades to come. Register here: https://t.co/mgXK0AGb4P