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MOBILISE Sensor Network Platform

New digital platform helps THINKlab’s partners integrate more effectively

The University of Salford’s THINKlab has developed a digital platform which allows a range of heterogenous sensor networks to be integrated so project partners can effectively monitor rising rivers and rainfall which can lead to floods and landslides. The digital platform will be used in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Pakistan, three low-middle income countries whose

THINKlab’s drone visualisation platform

Q&A with THINKlab drone visualisation developers

The THINKlab has developed a new digital drone visualisation platform which has the potential for changing the way users can respond to disasters more effectively and for supporting post disaster reconstruction efforts. The digital drone visualisation platform will mean that stakeholders are able to interpret data more quickly which will strengthen their decision-making and increase

Earthquake Kathmandu

UKRI announces international development research programme awards

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced 141 new international development research projects that is aimed at tackling global challenges such as environmental disasters, education for children living through conflict and malnutrition. These awards aim to bring together a wide range of researchers and experts from across the UK and developing countries to generate innovative

Digital drone visualisation platform

Smarter, faster intelligence thanks to THINKlab’s Drone visualisation platform

The University of Salford’s THINKlab has developed a new digital drone visualisation platform which has the potential for changing the way users are able to respond to disasters more effectively and for supporting post disaster reconstruction efforts. The innovative platform will mean that stakeholders are able to interpret data more quickly to establish an accurate

Virtual reality model for The Royal Horticultural Society Bridgewater Garden

A VR model of Europe’s largest gardening project

THINKlab was asked to help visualize the new RHS Bridgewater Garden; a major project to transform the grounds at Worsley New Hall—a historic 19th-century mansion in the heart of Salford— into one of the largest gardens in Europe.

TRANSCEND project

THINKlab secures new Disaster Management Project.

The University of Salford THINKlab has been awarded almost £1 million from the UK Research and Innovation Collective Fund to develop an advanced digital platform.

Transforming track renewal for Network Rail

Bringing the fourth dimension to track renewal scheduling

THINKlab Director Terrence Fernando speaks to Abigail Tomkins from The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) about how the 4D Simulation tool designed and developed on Unreal Engine is helping to improve rail track renewal programs.

MOBILISE project

THINKlab Launch: MOBILISE 2.0

The University of Salford’s THINKlab is pleased to announce the launch of the MOBILISE digital platform version 2.0 with a range of new features for supporting disaster risk reduction and response for natural disasters.

Virtual Chernobyl

THINKlab develop ‘Virtual Chernobyl’ to mark 34th anniversary

THINKlab are excited to be working with University of Salford partners to develop the second phase of the Virtual Chernobyl virtual reality digital programme.

THINKlab digital simulation transforms maintenance planning for UK railways

THINKlab digital simulation transforms maintenance planning for UK railways

The University of Salford’s THINKlab has designed and developed a UE4-powered 4D simulation tool which can help dramatically improve Network Rail’s track renewal programs.

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    Recent Posts

    • Research Fellowship at the University of Salford to Conduct Frontier Research in Complex Urban Systems.
    • Novel Digital Toolset for Supporting Community engagement to strengthen disaster resilience in Salford
    • THINKlab to pilot advanced digital solutions as part of Program for Asia Resilience to Climate Change 
    • THINKlab and the School of Health develop a new high-tech project to help patients with dysfunctional breathing
    • THINKlab recognized with Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games

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