The Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Infrastructure Systems this year as part of the Roadshow visited the Thomas Hardye School in Poole, Dorset. The event was to bring science into the school and pupils. The pupils were brought into the main hall where the Roadshow was exhibiting by their class groups and the researchers …
Category Archive: Public Engagement
Apr 17
Festival of Doctoral Research Showcase
On the 16th May 2018 the University of Southampton as part of the Festival of Doctoral Research held a showcase in Garden Court at the University to highlight the research and innovation that the University conducts. On display were posters, outreach exhibits, experiments and many more interactive exhibits.
Sep 02
Bournemouth Airshow
The Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Infrastructure Systems attended the Bournemouth Airshow on the 31st August-1st September 2017. Two of our iPhD researchers, Helen Currie and Gerardo Espindola Garcia, attended the event to showcase the CDT’s research into fish passage, fish migration, hydroelectric power and the reintroduction of the European or Eurasian Beaver into …
Jun 04
Bringing Research to Life
The University of Southampton Roadshow tours the country every year between February and September with the goal of ‘Bringing Research to Life’. With over fifteen event across England the roadshow has managed to engage tens of thousands of members of public in the research currently being conducted at the University of Southampton and its importance …
May 30
Environmental Rock
Environmental Rock is Southampton’s annual family- friendly Eco Festival hosted at The Hobbit pub and in 2016 the CDT students were there presenting work on various issues of sustainability. The festival is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and sustainability which fits with the themes of the CDT. Our students engaged members of the public with …
May 29
Bright Club
Bright club is: Impact – Public Engagement – Reaching a Wider Audience – Communication – Presentation Skills and developing Self-Confidence. All that rolled into one in the relaxed atmosphere of a local pub or bar with a few drinks and a good laugh! Bright Club brings post graduate research to a wider audience through the …