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SUMMARY:WSE YRF online seminar
DESCRIPTION:WSE-YRF are proud to present the first of several YRF seminars directed toward young researchers within the wood technology sector in Northern Europe! \nGoran Turk\, Ljubljana University \nDistribution of Wood Properties: Gumbel\, Frechet\, Weibull and the probability of extreme values \n14th of May 2021\, 10-15 CEST \nWith wood science pub quiz! \nPlease register by 12th May
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/wse-yrf-online-seminar/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20201020T140000
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SUMMARY:InFutUReWood webinar: Timber buildings: reuse and recycling for sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Timber buildings: reuse and recycling for sustainability \nThis webinar explores the topic of the circular economy for wood used for construction. Wood\, as a natural and renewable material has huge advantages for sustainability. But ensuring that wood comes from responsibly managed forests is only part of the picture. Renewable is not the same as infinite and with rising global demand for wood\, it is becoming increasingly necessary to think beyond its first use. As well as caring where the wood came from\, we need to care about where it goes next. \nContent\nThis webinar will share interesting and useful findings from the ForestValue project “InFutUReWood”.\nInFutUReWood aims to answer the questions: “How should we build today to be able to circulate tomorrow?” and “How should we design timber buildings and wood-based construction products from the perspective of reuse and recoverability?” It focuses on the potential reuse of current reclaimed wood as structural material\, and on “design for deconstruction” to make future buildings better for the circular economy. We are developing methods for future circulation of timber products considering multiple life cycles\, and practical industry issues at design\, construction and deconstruction phases. This webinar will present what we have been working on\, and seek views on whether we are going in the right direction.\nThe project has four major areas: \n\nDesign of timber structures for the future\nProduct design using recovered timber\nInventory\, deconstruction and quality of recovered wood\nEnvironmental and economic assessment of design for recycling in wood building construction\n\nTo register for the webinar\, go here. The last registration day is the 18th of October. \nTo read more information about the project\, go to https://www.infuturewood.info/ \nFormat: \nWhen you register for this webinar you will be given access to several online videos that you can watch when convenient to you. Some of these videos will cover background topics\, so you can improve your knowledge in the areas that interest you. \nDuring the webinar on the 20th of October we will give brief presentations about the main topics and have question and answer sessions. \nPlease note the times below are Central European Summer Time (UK time +1 hour) \n\n\n\n  \nTime\n(CEST) \n \n  \nPresentation\, what’s going on \n \n  \nPresenter\n\n\n14.00\nWelcome & Introduction \n(get started) \n \nKarin Sandberg\,\nRISE Research Institute of Sweden\n\n\n14.10-14.40\nGrading and assessment of timber in existing buildings\, why this project is working to improve things\, and how might grading be done differently in future \nQuestions & Answers\nDan Ridley-Ellis\,\nEdinburgh Napier University\, UK\n\n\n10 minute break\n\n\n14.50-15.20\nInventory\, deconstruction and quality of recovered wood \nQuestions & Answers\nMark Hughes\, Bahareh Nasiri\,\nAalto\, Finland\n\n\n5 minute break\n\n\n15.25-16.05 \n \nDesign for deconstruction and reuse of timber structures – state of the art review \nQuestions & Answers\nCarmen Cristescu\,\nRISE Research Institute of Sweden\n\n\n5 minute break\n\n\n16.10-16.40 \n \nEnvironmental and economic assessment of design for recycling in timber construction – goals and expected results \nQuestions & Answers\nRaphaela Ivanica\, TUM Germany\n\n\n  \n5 minute break\n\n\n16.45-17.15\nRecycling of timber in new mass timber products\, \n  \nQuestions & Answers\nCaitríona Uí Chúláin\, NUIG\, Ireland\n\n\n17.15\nSummary & Feedback\nKarin Sandberg
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/infuturewoodwebinar/
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190911T170000
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SUMMARY:WTS seminar - from timber to trees
DESCRIPTION:The Wood Technology Society of IOM3 presents:\nFrom timber to trees – an afternoon seminar on wood products in the round \n3pm until 5pm\, Wednesday 11th September\, Edinburgh Napier University\, Seven Hills building ( what3words: short.trunk.help ) \nWood is renewable and recyclable – but where does it fit in the circular economy? Is the best first use of wood as trees? How does wood help maintain and improve our existing buildings\, and what does the future hold thanks to recent advances in wood science and timber engineering? \nWe have three guest speakers: \nAnnie Pollock (1) – “How trees and shrubs can contribute to improving poor air quality”\nMila Duncheva (2) – “Timber products for retrofit in the UK – market potential\, applications analysis and next steps”\nMartin Ansell (3) – “Recent advances in wood science and timber engineering” \nFollowed by a discussion on the potential for trees as part of the built environment \nThe event is free\, but please book a ticket via Eventbrite \n\nAnnie Pollock\, architect and landscape architect\, is principal of Arterre Landscapes\, specialising in designing outdoor spaces for older people and those with dementia. She has won several awards for her work\, including a Royal Horticultural Show silver medal for the ‘Forget me not Garden’ for Alzheimer Scotland and Action on Dementia\, (Strathclyde Country Park 1999). Annie is an Associate Design Consultant with HammondCare Dementia Centre\, prior to which she provided consultancy services for the Dementia Services Development Centre at Stirling University. Annie has contributed to and written design guides and books\, including ‘Designing Outdoor Spaces for People with Dementia’\, (publ. 2012\, University of Stirling and HammondCare)\, ‘Air Quality and Health for People with Dementia’ (publ. 2015 University of Stirling) and ‘The Room Outside\, designing outdoor living for older people and people with dementia’ (publ. HammondCare 2018). She is currently working on another short book on Air Quality for the HammondCare Dementia Centre.\nMila Duncheva is an Associate Lecturer at the Centre for Offsite Construction + Innovative Structure\, working on industry-driven research projects in offsite timber construction including volumetric\, Cross-Laminated Timber\, closed timber panels and retrofit systems. Mila’s work is mainly in the area of Multi-Factor Productivity (MFP) and knowledge integration\, following her PhD in Architecture which defined an MFP index for offsite timber construction.\nAssociate Professor Martin P. Ansell is Honorary Reader in Materials in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath\, UK. Specializing in cellulosic and polymeric materials\, he has published extensively in the field of wood science\, timber engineering and natural fibre composites and was awarded Fellowship of the Institute of Materials\, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM) in 2002. He was President of the Institute of Wood Science from 1994 to 1996. His edited book “Wood composites” was published by Woodhead Elsevier in 2015.\n\nThis seminar is linked to the objectives of the InFutUReWood project – “How should we build today to be able to circulate tomorrow?” \nThe venue is:\nEdinburgh Napier University\, Seven Hills building. Unit 1\, 37 Bankhead Crossway South\, Sighthill\, Edinburgh EH11 4EP  ( what3words: short.trunk.help )
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/timber2trees/
LOCATION:Seven HIlls\, Unit 1\, 37 Bankhead Crossway South\, Sighthill\, Edinburgh\, EH114EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190808T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190808T170000
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SUMMARY:IAgrE Forestry Engineering Group (FEG) Symposium 2019
DESCRIPTION:IIAgrE Forestry Engineering Group (FEG) Symposium 2019 \n“New developments in timber extraction” \n26 September 2019 \nNewton Rigg\, Penrith \nThe Institute of Agriculture Engineers (IAgrE) and the UK Forest Products Association (UKFPA) are lending support to the symposium. They have endorsed the event and are promoting it to their\nmembers. 6 CPD hours will be awarded. \nBooking and programme via: https://iagre.org/events/FEGSymp2019
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/iagre-forestry-engineering-group-feg-symposium-2019/
LOCATION:Newton Rigg\, Newton Rigg College\, Penrith\, CA11 0AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190622
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CREATED:20181207T091313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T091543Z
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SUMMARY:RFS Conference 2019 - Evolving the forest
DESCRIPTION:“A three-day forum drawing together a wide variety of voices to explore a heritage of woodland and forest and look to their future. In celebration of the Forestry Commission’s centenary it looks back at the last 100 years and looks forward to the next. We draw on the wisdom of foresters\, environmental managers\, policy-makers\, scientists and other experts; we hear the voices of artists\, designers\, writers and philosophers; and we learn from others around the world about their own cultural connections to trees\, and the wood that produces some of the world’s most beautiful objects. \nThis event incorporates the annual conference of RFS and our primary contribution to marking the Forestry Commission’s centenary. The event is produced by art.earth\, renowned for their re-invention of the academic conference into something inclusive\, collaborative\, friendly\, experiential and tactile.” \nFor information and registration see https://evolvingtheforest.uk/ \nThere are nine broad themes: \nOur historic relationship with trees and woodland\nLandscape and the sublime forest\nLand use\, agroforestry and new approaches to cropping\nTrees and woodland in society and as a source of health and wellbeing\nWoodland habitat as a home to many\nArtistic and literary responses\nClimate change impacts\nWood as a material / contemporary timber-based design\nHow we live with trees\, ethical approaches\, and questions of sentience
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/evolving-forest/
LOCATION:Dartington Hall\, Dartington Hall\, Totnes\, Devon\, TQ9 6EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Seminar / CPD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190313T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190313T230000
DTSTAMP:20260512T161342
CREATED:20190125T104245Z
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UID:1889-1552501800-1552518000@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Lawrence Pilling evening lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Lawrence Pilling evening lecture\, by Dan Ridley-Ellis “No such thing as a tree”. \nA Royal Forestry Society meeting at the Worcestershire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs.
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/lawrence-pilling-evening-lecture/
LOCATION:Worcestershire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181215
DTSTAMP:20260512T161342
CREATED:20181005T125752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T125752Z
UID:1720-1544745600-1544831999@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Superwood: How forestry and timber can drive a low carbon economy
DESCRIPTION:How can the north of England capitalise on significant economic and environmental opportunities by planting far more trees and building creatively with timber? Despite the immense Kielder Forest\, tree cover is just 8 per cent in Northumberland\, lower than the rest of England\, which is in turn well below the UK average of 13 per cent. The area covered by the Northern Forest has tree cover of just 7.6 per cent \nHow do we overcome significant barriers to plant more trees in the region – described as “a simple\, low-cost option” to deliver on climate change targets? Why aren’t we more ambitious about timber construction to deliver a more sustainable future? What are the opportunities for the sector presented by the bioeconomy – and the challenges? \nCan England learn lessons by looking over the border to Scotland – not just in terms of tree planting\, but joined-up policy? This event aims to bring together the whole supply chain\, from tree nurseries and forest managers to wood processors and architects building with wood – to strengthen existing connections and create new ones and to put forestry and timber at the heart of a low-carbon future. \nJoin the conversation – and help join the dots to a brighter\, greener future built on forestry and wood.
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/superwood-forestry-timber-can-drive-low-carbon-economy/
LOCATION:University of Northumbria\, Sutherland Building\, 2 Ellison Place\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, NE1 8DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181116T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T161342
CREATED:20181111T155415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181111T155446Z
UID:1783-1542376800-1542387600@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UK Biochar Research Centre open day
DESCRIPTION:2018 Open Day – Friday 16th November\nMake Carbon Green Again – King’s Buildings. University of Edinburgh – from 2 pm. \nUnder the banner of the H2020 GreenCarbon project\, the 2018 Open Day features posters short talks highlighting current research and recent results\, preceded by introductory talks to set the scene. \nCarbon capture and transport\, carbon sequestration\, biochar opportunities and challenges\, biochar production and UKBRC research projects \nCarbon stability\, water filtration\, nutrient recovery\, anaerobic digestion\, forestry\, soil fertility and catalyst support \nTo see the event poster (twitter) \nTo register contact Dr Ondřej Mašek \n 
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/1783/
LOCATION:UK Biochar Research Centre\, The University of Edinburgh\, School of GeoSciences\, Crew Building\, Alexander Crum Brown Road\, Edinburgh\, EH9 3FF
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180921T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180921T123000
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CREATED:20181005T124709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T124718Z
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SUMMARY:Future forests and the bio-economy
DESCRIPTION:Expert panel and discussion in the Confor Seminar programme at the APF exhibition\nConfirmed panellists: Adrian Campbell (Change Building)\, Dan Ridley-Ellis (Napier University)\, Jez Ralph (Timber Strategies)\, Gary Newman (Woodlandknowledge Wales) \n“Anything that you get from a barrel of oil\, you can get from a tree”. 100 years ago the Forestry Commission was formed to develop a strategic reserve of timber\, and in particular to grow “pit props” for the mining of coal. What trees should we be growing now\, to deliver the maximum value for UK plc? \nSuggested questions for the panel discussion:\n1. What future products might we get from trees\, from Cross Laminated Timber to nano-cellulose?\n• What does this mean for traditional forest product based industries?\n• How do we balance production or should we leave it to the market?\n2. What does this mean for forest management and species choice?\n3. Who is scanning the horizon for new ideas and development?\n• How do we keep the UK industry informed and quick to react to new demands and opportunities? Or should foresters just focus on growing timber …
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/future-forests-bio-economy/
LOCATION:Ragley estate\, alcester\, B49 5PS
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180607
DTSTAMP:20260512T161342
CREATED:20180508T084319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T124434Z
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SUMMARY:SIRT seminar
DESCRIPTION:Timber Research Update Seminar\nWednesday 6th June 2018 9.30am – 4pm \nConstruction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC)\n3 Watt Place\, Hamilton International Technology Park\nBlantyre\, G72 0AG \nOn Wednesday 6th June SIRT (Strategic Integrated Research in Timber) will be holding a seminar to update you on the latest research on timber. The session is open to all and will include summaries on a recently completed PhD project at Edinburgh Napier University looking at properties of minor conifer species. This will be combined with ongoing research from Forest Research and Surrey University (modelling moisture movement in wood)\, and the very latest research from Edinburgh Napier University. We’ll still have time to fit in the latest news on ongoing research with NUI Galway (including new machine grading settings for Douglas-fir). \nThe afternoon session will give further updates of the work being carried out at Edinburgh Napier University\, the latest research from the timber properties group at Forest Research\, and go into the latest developments in standardisation\, and set the agenda for research going forward. If you want to know what’s coming before it comes\, this is your opportunity. \nThe event is free\, but space is limited so please book in good time. Lunch and coffee breaks are provided. \nProvisional program\n(The update on standards\, and the research program for the future may be limited to SIRT sponsor companies only) \nMorning Session\n09:30 – 10:00 Arrival Tea / Coffee\n10:00 – 10:05 Welcome\n10:05 – 10:15 Andy Leitch (Forestry Commission) – Introduction to SIRT\n10:15 – 10:45 David Gil-Moreno (NUI Galway) – Broadening the range of commercial species-Recent findings on the timber properties of five minor conifers.\n10:45 – 11:05 Dan Ridley-Ellis (Edinburgh Napier University) – Douglas fir\n11:05 – 11:20 Tea break\n11:20 – 11:40 Dan Ridley-Ellis (Edinburgh Napier University) –Tiling Battens\n11:40 – 12:00 Sam Henderson (Surrey University/Forest Research) – A Lattice Boltzmann model for water sorption and swelling\n12:00 – 12:15 Robin Adey-Johnson (Surrey University/Forest Research) – A meshless approach to modelling moisture in wood\n12:15 – 12:40 Lucy Black (CSIC) – Overview of CSIC and tour of the centre\n12:40 – 13:30 Lunch\nAfternoon Session\n13:30 – 13:50 Robert Hairstans (Edinburgh Napier University) – Wood Products Innovation\n13:50 – 14:10 Ivor Davies (Edinburgh Napier University) – Completion of BS 8605-2 the code of practice for external timber cladding design\n14:10 – 14:30 Paul McLean (Forest Research) – Update on FR Projects\n14:30 – 14:40 Tea break\n14:40 – 15:20 Dan Ridley-Ellis (Edinburgh Napier University) – Update on Standards\n15:20 – 16:00 Research program for future – discussion \n 
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/sirt-seminar-2018/
LOCATION:Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC)\, Watt Pl Blantyre\, Glasgow\, G72 0AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171129T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260512T161342
CREATED:20171110T153031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T222825Z
UID:1394-1511973000-1511980200@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:WTS British Timber seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, this group of true wood enthusiasts\, for an entertaining and informative programme of short talks for the British forestry and timber community. The event will showcase some of the new products and progress in British timber and wood science\, and its relevance to the industry today. \nThere will be opportunity to ask questions\, network and discuss with others in the trade\, consultants and specialists. \nRefreshments from 16.30 pm \n17.00 Home-grown timber now and in the future \nDan Ridley- Ellis\, Edinburgh Napier University \n17.30 New products from UK timbers \nMorwenna Spear\, Bangor University \n18.00 Wood composites – microscopic to macroscopic \nMartin Ansell\, University of Bath \nThe Wood Technology Society is part of The Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining (IOM3). This free event is being held in ‘The Mine’\, at the IOM3 headquarters\, conveniently situated next to Warren Street tube station. \nThe Wood Technology Society\, formerly the Institute of Wood Science (IWSc). Our purpose is to advance and encourage the scientific\, technical\, practical and general knowledge of timber and wood based materials.
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/wts-british-timber-seminar/
LOCATION:IOM3 London\, 297 Euston Road\, London\, NW1 3AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171117T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260512T161342
CREATED:20171110T144717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T145122Z
UID:1377-1510911000-1510925400@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:SIRT seminar
DESCRIPTION:On Friday 17th November we will be holding a seminar to update you on the latest research on timber.  The morning session is open to all and will include summaries on two recently completed PhD projects at University of Glasgow (managing twist and other drying distortion\, and understanding moisture variation in trees and roundwood).  This will be combined with ongoing research from Forest Research and Surrey University (modelling moisture movement in wood\, and moisture cracking of trees)\, and – of course – the very latest research from Edinburgh Napier University on grading settings\, and alternative conifer species – both material properties and the results of our recent survey of sawmillers’ experience.  We’ll still have time to fit in the latest news on what we are planning to do with NUI Galway  (including new machine grading settings for Douglas-fir) and an update from Andrew Gibson on the Modern Apprenticeship Framework in Wood and Timber Industries Level 2.
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/sirt-seminar/
LOCATION:Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC)\, Watt Pl Blantyre\, Glasgow\, G72 0AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171114T081500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260512T161342
CREATED:20171110T153948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T153948Z
UID:1397-1510647300-1510662600@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Built Environment Exchange (beX) Launch
DESCRIPTION:Changing construction culture through collaborative research. The Built Environment Exchange (beX) brings together international University and industry partners\, to develop dynamic talent and positively accelerate change in the construction sector.\nOur mission is to tackle the skills deficit and diversification challenges within the sector\, by delivering experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate\, early career postgraduate and doctorate students.\nLet’s champion construction sector change together\nWe invite you to join us and learn more about this exciting initiative. We have invited leading construction industry experts\, partners\, academics and beX scholars who have actively participated in the beX programme.\nJoin us to hear of their experiences and learn:\nHow leadership\, internationalisation\, entrepreneurship and innovation can be part of the curriculum.\nHow we can collaborate to change construction culture.\nHow we can deliver product and process improvement by attracting talent from the widest pool of recruits.\nHow you can be a part of it \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/built-environment-exchange-launch-tickets-38043049786
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/built-environment-exchange-bex-launch/
LOCATION:Codebase\, 37 Castle Terrace\, Edinburgh\, EH1 2EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171027T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T161342
CREATED:20171110T151355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T151355Z
UID:1386-1509112800-1509118200@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Forest Research Science Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Dan Ridley-Ellis & Jonathan Santa Maria Bouquet (Edinburgh Napier University & St Cecilia’s Hall\, University of Edinburgh) \nWhat makes good wood for musical instruments?\nThe acoustic properties of wood are increasingly used to assess wood properties in timber production – but how do wood properties influence the acoustic quality for musical instruments?
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/forest-research-science-seminar/
LOCATION:Northern Research Station\, Roslin\, EH25 9SY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seminar / CPD
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