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26 November 2022
Within engineering management, there are certain principles which must be kept in mind. Understanding these principles is vital for anyone who has a passion for enhancing their career prospects as a professiona...
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Despite the fight for equality, we are still seeing a gender gap in civil engineering careers with women making up just
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Civil engineers are some of the most important professionals in society. They are responsible for the safe construction of our infrastructure and strive to provide the most innovative solutions. You can earn th...
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Civil engineering has hugely evolved over the years regarding the building, designing, and maintaining of the world’s built and natural environments. Originally,
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While it’s possible to get a job with an undergraduate degree in civil engineering, a master’s is the best way of gaining a competitive edge and enjoying career progression.[image src="/assets/MAL05774.jpg" id="22634" width="4...
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One of the great things about engineering is that are lots of types of engineering sectors you can work in. From curing diseases to building the cities of the future and designing and developing electrical systems to race car...
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An engineering master’s can be intensive…optimise your learning to get more from your course.Whether you’re looking at electronic engineering courses, civil engineering courses, mechanical engineeri...
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Without roads and railways, schools and hospitals, or water and power supplies, the world would simply come to a standstill. That’s why careers in civil engineering are so important, providing immense value to communities. Our Undergra...
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Over budget, behind schedule and causing concern at every turn, does High Speed 2 or HS2 as its commonly known, have a future?HS2 is one of the most exciting and demanding civil engineering projects in Europe. The new HS2 route tr...
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Crossrail is due for completion in winter 2020, approval for the HS2 project has been granted, and Northern Powerhouse Rail promises to enhance the UK’s economic potential. This infrastructure is deemed an essential social, economic ca...
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From healer and physician to an ancient god, Imhotep has been in the spotlight for many things. But what was his role in the world of engineering?Leonardo Da Vinci, Henry Ford, James Watt. These names oft...
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Life as a student can be hectic, but everyone can still make time to give back to Mother Nature and find ways to live a greener lifestyle.University students have a lot to think about, and things can get ...
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Civil engineers are known for their love of the conventional. However, embracing sustainability is a must for all industries considering the current climate. With that in mind, we will explore the future of sustainable engin...
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What will you do for Earth Hour Day? Our planet needs us now more than ever…Every year, at 8:30pm on the last Saturday of March, millions across the globe turn off their lights as a stand against over-c...
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Augmented reality combines virtual elements with the real world. It creates a world where virtual reality interacts with actual reality, allowing you to see what you want to be as well as what is.When applied to Civil Engineering,...
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Are you a civil engineering professional looking to broaden your technical knowledge or deepen your understanding of specialised civil engineering areas? The MSc Civil Engineering course at the University of Bolton is designed to help am...
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The country is in a state of emergency. For the first time in history, people from all over the world are working together to try and overcome the coronavirus crisis and save lives. In the UK, the focus has been on trying to help our bel...
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Most famously known for her successful dancing career, celebrity Oti Mabuse is a crowd favourite on Strictly Come Dancing where each week, as well as appearing as a judge on the BBC's The Greatest Dancer. However, while ...
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Illustration dates back to the 15th century with the invention of the printing press, and like other pastimes has evolved over the years with the help of technology. As the new decade dawns, we notice illustrations recent advances are be...
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As part of Luton airport’s Direct Air-Rail Transit (DART) project to connect Luton Airport with Luton Airport Parkway railway station, a 1,000ft bridge has been lowered into place allowing passengers to travel between St Pancras ...
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Delegates from Wood, the global project, engineering and technical services company, led by Professor Nawal Prinja, visited the University of Bolton (UoB) on 17/07/19 to explore ways both establishments could collaborate.
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The safety of structures is of high importance affecting people’s lives. Structural evaluation, and possibly intervention is considered necessary for old structures, structures that have been affected by accidental actions and also for...
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