Civil Engineering

Dr. Finn Giuliani explores how new understanding of material properties at a tiny scale could lead to a radical transformation in the way we make use of their mechanical properties for architecture, aviation and other industries.

Laing O'Rourke Centre for Systems Engineering and Innovation Annual Distinguished Lecture Series. Lecture by MikeStJohn-Green

The Laing O'Rourke Centre for Systems Engineering & Innovation 2nd Annual Distinguished Lecture Delivered by Mike StJohn-Green

Civil engineering students visit a 14-acre outdoor classroom to build 4-storey steel structures, bridges and underground shafts. (Extract 2 of 4 from the Imperial College Podcast 10 July 2013)

Cities in the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis 2050 Global Energy Assessment. Laing O'Rourke Centre Annual Distinguished Lecture - Professor Arnulf Grubler

Nitrates from fertilisers used decades ago are polluting our water supply – and it’s all because of how slowly water passes through chalk, according to Dr Adrian Butler. (Extract 3 of 4 from the Imperial College Podcast 20 March 2013)

Scott Le Vine from the Centre for Transport Studies suggests that London could benefit from a shared car scheme similar to the Barclays cycle hire (Extract 4 of 4 from the Imperial College Podcast 1 August 2012)

Professor John Burland talks about his work, starting 20 years ago, to prevent the Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapsing, and reveals his ideal companion for a trip to Mars.

Professor Robin Grimes talks about the challenges facing engineers at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, and the future for nuclear energy

Cranfield's Professor Peter Brooker - fresh from delivering a special lecture at Imperial - on the future of safe air travel.