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MOBILISE Digital Solutions Featured in the Climate Resilient Infrastructure Report Launched at COP29

We are thrilled to see our MOBILISE digital solutions featured in The Climate Resilient Infrastructure Report: A Focus on Technology – International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure, launched at COP29 by the International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI). This report showcases platforms, tools, and emerging digital technologies that enhance decision-making for climate resilience and adaptation. The […]

Thinklab Produces Four More PhD Students ?

We are pleased to see four THINKLab researchers receive their PhD degrees at the University of Salford graduation ceremony in the Lowry Theatre of Salford Quays on June 10, 2024. The researchers from Thinklab, Dr. Devindi Geekiyanage, Dr. Pavitra Ganeshu, Dr. Farhan Roslan, and Dr. Srimal Samansiri, completed their research studies in the area of […]

University of Salford Launches ENSEMBLE Project to Enhance Social Cohesion Through Community Spaces

The University of Salford is proud to announce the launch of the ENSEMBLE project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing social cohesion through the transformation of community spaces. Partnered with six universities worldwide, Barcelona, Colombo, Harare, Longueil, Ouagadougou, and Manchester. Funded by the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF), Canada, the ENSEMBLE project seeks to […]

THINKlab Special Issue: ‘Sustainability of Post-Disaster Recovery’

THINKlab asked to guest edit a special issue of international Sustainability journal, 'Sustainability of Post-Disaster Recovery'.

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Novel Digital Toolset for Supporting Community engagement to strengthen disaster resilience in Salford

The University of Salford's THINKlab is delighted to be working with the Greater Manchester Resilience Forum (GMRF) to explore new ways of using technology to engage practitioners and the public in understanding climate-induced disaster risks in Greater Manchester.

Building resilience to respond to extreme weather events

We are delighted that our MOBILSIE project and stakeholder collaboration has featured in a recent Ordnance Survey article which discusses building resilience to respond to extreme weather events.

Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes

Dr Kaushal Keraminiyage attends the ‘Sixth Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction’

THINKlab Associate, Dr. Keraminiyage, invited to the ‘Sixth Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction’ in Kyoto, Japan.

Research Fellowship at the University of Salford to Conduct Frontier Research in Complex Urban Systems.

We are seeking applications from candidates to develop a programme of work in the area of complex systems within the THINKlab and the newly formed Research Centre for Resilient and Smart Cities, in the School of Science, Engineering and Environment at the University of Salford. You will be expected to conduct ‘frontier’ research to understand the […]

MOBILISE: Modelling the impact of flooding

THINKlab to pilot advanced digital solutions as part of Program for Asia Resilience to Climate Change

The University of Salford's THINKlab is working in the Kalutara District, Sri Lanka to pilot the MOBILISE digital platform and help to build climate resilience and community-based early warnings systems.

THINKlab and the School of Health develop a new high-tech project to help patients with dysfunctional breathing

THINKlab is working with the School of Health on a new high-tech project called OptiMuscle, which will help treat patients with dysfunctional breathing.