Behind-the-scenes @ Centre for Infrastructure Materials

Professor Chris Cheeseman, Head of Materials Section, Imperial College London headed up the visit with his team there.

Members and their guests heard about the centre developing a new generation of construction materials that are more durable and robust, able to withstand heavier loads, more sustainable and cost effective to manufacture and maintain whilst reducing the production of carbon dioxide in the manufacture.

This is was an event exclusively for Members of Friends of Imperial College.

We're sorry, but the deadline for signing up to this Behind-the-Scenes event has now passed so we cannot accept any more participants.

If you would like to be informed if, and when, we have plans to run another of these events please email me at [email protected] and I will get back to you when we have any news on this.

Thank you for your interest in Friends of Imperial College and hope to welcome you to another event soon!

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Fusion Future: The Sun’s Power on Earth

Book FREE places for this live streamed lecture on Friday 12 June! Fusion energy is the ultimate energy source. But why is it so elusive? Dr Windridge explores the history of fusion, and takes a closer look at how Tokamak Energy is developing new technologies to bring fusion to our future. Could their innovation be the key to cracking fusion faster? Click here for full details.
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Friends of Imperial College 2020/21 programme appeal

Thank you so much for your willingness to support the creation of our 2020/21 programme. To donate simply click on the amount below you wish to contribute and follow the steps to payment. Together we can continue to provide inspiration through education!
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