The Civil Engineering Department of the School of Engineering at Nirma University is
currently hosting a research capacity building workshop as part of the prestigious SPARC- UKIERI project (Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration – UK-India Education and Research Initiative). This collaborative initiative brings together a consortium of renowned institutions from India and the UK, including the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Nirma University, SVNIT Surat, the University of Reading, London South Bank University, University College London, and Northumbria University.
Spanning from 6th to 15th January 2025, the workshop is divided into three segments: three days at Nirma University, three days of site visits, and three days at SVNIT Surat. The workshop was inaugurated on 7th January 2025 by Dr R N Patel, Director of the School of Engineering, and Dr Urmil Dave, Head of the Civil Engineering Department, alongside delegations from the UK and India. Faculty members and students from partnering institutes are also participating in the event.
The primary objective of this initiative is to empower undergraduate and postgraduate
students with the research skills necessary to effectively understand and apply circular
economy principles, focusing on sustainable construction. The workshop provides
participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical insights into addressing real-world challenges in sustainable development.
Interdisciplinary fields, such as nanotechnology, plastics, and additive manufacturing, play a key role in the project’s focus on advancing sustainable construction practices. To enhance learning, the project employs a hybrid training model that combines theoretical modules with two 10-day in-person workshops. The first workshop was held in the UK, while the second is being hosted in India by Nirma University and SVNIT Surat.
This workshop series highlights the importance of international collaboration and aims to prepare the next generation of researchers to address pressing global challenges related to sustainability and resource management.
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