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SUMMARY:5th Pacific Timber Engineering Conference (PTEC 2019)
DESCRIPTION:the 5th Pacific Timber Engineering Conference (PTEC 2019) will take place in the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Queensland\, Australia from 10-12 July 2019. \nPTEC 2019 aims to provide a forum for both early career and experienced academics\, practitioners\, researchers\, and research students in the Asia-Pacific region and elsewhere in the world\, to share the latest developments in research and application of timber in construction. \nThe themes are: \n\nWood products and components\nComputer-based methods\nTimber architecture\nTimber engineering\nImplementations\n\nFor important dates\, see the conference website.
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/5thptec/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Merivale St and Glenelg Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, QLD 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190705
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T155041Z
UID:1906-1562112000-1562284799@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Timber2019
DESCRIPTION:Timber2019 is a conference of the Wood Technology Society of IOM3.  It is a conference for the UK timber industry\, presenting the latest trends and emerging research in timber\, wood science and related fields. It brings together wood scientists\, wood technologists\, and businesses from all areas of the timber industry. The primary aim is to showcase the latest developments in timber research\, and to prompt discuss of new products\, processes and concepts and their potential. \nTopics include: \n\nTimber structures\, architectural forms and applications\nWood modification\nEngineered wood\, composites and wood-based panels\nLesser used species and suitability for demanding environments\nWood anatomy\, nanostructural modelling and biomechanics\nMarine applications\nHome grown timber\, markets and opportunities\nGrading and quality in the 21st Century\nTimber in the built environment and occupant well-being\nProtection and preservation of wood against biodegradation\nWeathering and ageing – effect on aesthetics indoors and out\nAdvances in fundamental wood science\nWood in cultural heritage\nAdhesives\, paints\, coatings and finishes
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/timber2019/
LOCATION:IOM3 London\, 297 Euston Road\, London\, NW1 3AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190622
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20181207T091313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T091543Z
UID:1826-1560902400-1561161599@blogs.napier.ac.uk
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;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190620
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20181111T160513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181111T160604Z
UID:1788-1560729600-1560988799@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Compwood 2019
DESCRIPTION:The second ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Computational Methods in Wood Mechanics\, CompWood 2019\, will be held on June 17-19\, 2019 in Växjö\, Sweden. \nThe scientific and technical areas covered by CompWood 2019 are experimental investigations\, numerical and analytical models\, and design concepts for wood at different length scales\, wood-based products\, building components\, and timber structures. \nProspective authors are kindly invited to electronically submit a one-page abstract according to the CompWood 2019 template and related to one of the conference topics through the conference website by January 31\, 2019.
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/compwood-2019/
LOCATION:Linnaeus University\, Växjö\, 351 95\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190313T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190313T230000
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20190125T104245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T104245Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190308
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20190123T090043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T090043Z
UID:1869-1551916800-1552003199@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:InnoRenew conference - healthy future
DESCRIPTION:InnoRenew CoE are holding a 1-day conference on 7 March 2019 in Koper\, Slovenia. The conference title is\, “Timber – A healthy future for sustainable buildings”\, with speakers coming from across Europe to present on topics including: \n\nDesign solutions for health\, safety\, and well-being\nAmbient Assisted Living\nMental health in buildings\nMaterial design for human well-being\nRegenerative sustainability and timber buildings\n\nFor more information\, including the draft programme of speakers and titles\, see https://innorenew.eu/timber-conference-2019/ 
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/innorenew1/
LOCATION:University of Primorska\, Titov trg 5\, Koper\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20190117T165838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T165838Z
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SUMMARY:UK softwood conference
DESCRIPTION:The event brings together leading suppliers\, importers and traders to present and discuss the latest market news in the softwood trade in UK and Europe. \nSpeakers will present on: \n\ntrade flows to UK\nglobal softwood market investment and demand\nproduction\nmerchant sales\nconsumption\nsupply levels\npotential impacts over Brexit and the outlook for the future
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/uk-softwood-conference/
LOCATION:8 Northumberland Avenue\, 8 Northumberland Avenue\, London\, WC2N 5BY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190201
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20181202T124117Z
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SUMMARY:IBioIC Annual Conference 2019
DESCRIPTION:IBioIC’s is Scotland’s innovation centre for  Industrial Biotechnology.  Their annual conference celebrates the success of the biotechnology industry in Scotland and provides delegates with the networking opportunities needed to drive new collaborations.  Forestry has opportunities relating to industrial biotechnology – not just the main chemical components of wood (cellulose\, lignin and hemicellulose) but also the many and varied extractive chemicals with diverse applications. \nProvisional programme (check their website for more details\, latest updates and registration) \nIBioIC Annual Conference 2019\nWednesday 30 and Thursday 31 January\, Technology & Innovation Centre\, Glasgow \nWednesday 30 January\n10:00 – 11:00 – Registration and Coffee\, Sponsored by NCIMB\n11:00 – 12.30 Session 1: IB for a Sustainable Future\, Supported by Scottish Enterprise and hosted by Lesley Riddoch\n12:30 – 14:00 – Lunch Sponsored by GSK\n14:00 – 15:30 – Session 2: Established Supply Chains\nTrack 1: Distilling/Brewers chaired by Alan Kennedy\, Diageo\nTrack 2: Circular Economy Sponsored by EuropaBio chaired by Louise McGregor\, Zero Waste Scotland\nTrack 3: Blue Biotech sponsored by SAMS chaired by Dougie McKenzie\, Xanthella\n15:30 – 16:00 – Coffee and Networking Break\, Sponsored by Biocatalysts\n16:00 – 17:30 – Session 3: Emerging Supply Chains\nTrack 1: Value Chains in Bioprocessing Supported by Scottish Enterprise chaired by Stuart West\, Biocatalysts\nTrack 2: Carbon capture\, renewable chemicals and energy\nTrack 3: Wood Biorefining\n17:30 – 19:00 – Civic Reception\n19:30 – 23:00 – Dinner at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum Sponsored by Highlands and Islands Enterprise \nThursday 31 January\n09:00 – 10:45 – Session 4: Funding Landscape with Ivan McKee\, Minister for Trade Investment and Innovation\, Simon Edmonds\, UKRI Chief Business Officer\, Bio-Based Industries Association\, BBSRC NIBB Phase II: Saul Purton\, Phyconet (Algae-UK)\, Michele Stanley\, Biomass Biorefinery Network\, Nigel Minton\, Carbon Recycling (CCNet)\, Nigel Robinson\, Elements of Bioremediation\, Biomanufacturing & Bioenergy (E3B)\,Sonia Heaven\, Environmental Biotechnology Network (EBNet) and Ian Graham\, High Value Biorenewables (HVB) Network\n10:45 – 11:30 – Coffee Break\n11:30 – 13:00 – Session 5: Established Supply Chains\nTrack 1: Distilling/Brewers chaired by Alan Kennedy\, Diageo\nTrack 2: Circular Economy Sponsored by EuropaBio chaired by Louise McGregor\, Zero Waste Scotland\nTrack 3: Blue Biotech sponsored by SAMS chaired by Dougie McKenzie\, Xanthella\n13:00 – 14:00 Lunch\n14:00 – 15:00 – Session 6: Showcase\nTrack 1: Spotlight on the PhD programme chaired by Frank Sargent\nTrack 2: Members’ Showcase chaired by Neil Parry\, Unilever\n15:00 – 15:40 – Session 7: IB for a Sustainable Future with Chris Goodall\n15:40 – 16:00 – SCI reception\n16:00 – 17:30 – SCI Scotland Group Tennant Award Lecture
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/ibioic-annual-conference-2019/
LOCATION:Technology & Innovation Centre (Glasgow)\, 99 George Street\, Glasgow\, G1 1RD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181215
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
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:20260512T165601
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;VALUE=DATE:20181002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181004
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20180103T154228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180615T090843Z
UID:1508-1538438400-1538611199@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:WSE: Northern European Network for Wood Science and Engineering
DESCRIPTION:This two-day Wood Science and Engineering Network Workshop will be held in Tallinn\, Estonia\, with theme: “Increasing the value of materials\, products and byproducts in wood technology” \nHow can we make better use of byproducts and coproducts? A lot of this material is now going to energy production\, but the biopolymers from wood are way too valuable to just being transformed to energy. \nMore details on the conference website https://www.ttu.ee/institutes/department-of-materials-and-environmental-technology/wse-2018-2/ \nN2019-03
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/wse-northern-european-network-wood-science-engineering/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180921T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20181005T124709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T124718Z
UID:1710-1537525800-1537533000@blogs.napier.ac.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180919
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20171113T222103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T222103Z
UID:1433-1537142400-1537315199@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:9th European Conference on Wood Modification
DESCRIPTION:The European Conference on Wood Modification is  dedicated to the science and technology of wood modification.  This conference\, now the ninth in the series\, will provide a forum for individuals from research organisations and companies to learn about the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field\, to discuss with renowned experts and to build their networks in an informal and friendly atmosphere. \nMarch 15th\, 2018 Abstract deadline \nJune 15th\, 2018 Paper submission \nAugust 1st\, 2018 Early bird registration
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/9th-european-conference-wood-modification/
LOCATION:Berger’s Zoo\, Antoon van Hooffplein 1\, Arnhem\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180824
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20171113T224600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T225245Z
UID:1437-1534723200-1535068799@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:World Conference on Timber Engineering
DESCRIPTION:WCTE is an international forum for presenting and discussing the latest technical and architectural developments and innovations in wood construction\, timber engineering\, engineered wood products\, design of timber structures and related topics. \nConference technical sessions will address the following topics: \nMaterials: structural properties\, grading\, and quality control of wood-based materials\nConnections: structural analysis\, modeling and design of connections\, long-term behavior\, fatigue and effects of moisture for connections\nStructural Performance: wide range of structural systems\, such as heavy timber frame\, light-frame\, bracing\, CLT structures\, and various composite systems (timber-concrete\, timber-steel\, timber-glass\, etc)\, long-term performance\, seismic design\, and code development for the structural systems\nBuilding Performance and Management: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)\, acoustics (sound insulation) and fire resistance of building component & system\, building`s operation and maintenance technology\nTall Wood Buildings: high-rise wood buildings\, structural design\, code development\, innovative structural systems for multi-story and tall wood building\, integrated design and construction for high-rise wood buildings\nEnvironmental Impact and Energy: sustainable and eco-friendly residential environment in wooden buildings\, life cycle assessment\, energy efficiency\, passive and net-zero energy house technologies.\nTraditional and Historic Structures: rehabilitation\, recycling\, and retrofitting of historic buildings and structures\, structural behavior monitoring and cultural properties of traditional wood buildings\nEducations and Future Trends: teaching and policies for timber engineering\, re-emergence of wood as a main building material in contemporary construction\, design tools and training\, industry strategies to increase and improve wood use in modern constructions
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/world-conference-timber-engineering/
LOCATION:Coex\, 513\, Yeongdong-daero\, Korea\, Republic Of
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180628
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20180104T094628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T104503Z
UID:1510-1529971200-1530143999@blogs.napier.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Timber 2018 (WTS of IOM3)
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the Wood Technology Society\, this event aims to bring together wood scientists\, technologists\, and businesses from all areas of the timber industry. \nThe primary aim is to report the latest developments in timber research in the UK\, and to discuss their potential within UK markets as new products or processes. It has been ten years since the last Institute of Wood Science conference in Bath in 2008. During this time the timber industry has recovered from recession; seen growth in modified woods\, wood plastic composites and CLT; adapted to the restriction of CCA and many other preservatives and marvelled at the advent of tall timber buildings. Meanwhile researchers have been developing new testing techniques; advanced models of cell wall structure and mechanics; grading models for British species and new biobased adhesives\, among others. It is high time for a conference to bring these many areas of timber research under one roof to share information and ideas. \nThis new format conference will span all topics related to timber\, ranging from the fundamental experiments understanding the nano-scale through to the industrial application and development of new products. Topics will range from preservation to panel products; modified wood to engineered lumber. \nThe conference is organised by the Wood Technology Society of the Institute for Materials\, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). \nTIMBER 2018: CALL FOR PAPERS \nThe event will provide a forum to present academic and industrial research in timber. A poster session will allow additional opportunities to showcase early-stage research and demonstrate industrial product development. Don’t miss this opportunity to present your work to a mixed audience of academics\, consultants and timber industry professionals. \nPapers are sought in all areas of timber research:\n– Timber in the built environment and occupant well-being\n– Degradation (protection and preservation)\n– Structures and applications\n– Anatomy\, nanostructural modelling and biomechanics\n– Wood modification\n– Engineered wood\, composites and panels\n– Marine applications\n– Designing with wood\n– Grading and quality in the 21st Century\n– Aesthetics – indoors and out\n– Advances in fundamental wood science\n– Wood in cultural heritage\n– Adhesives\, paints\, coatings and finishes \nAbstracts for both oral presentation and poster presentations will be considered. Please send your abstracts of up to 600 words to the conference organisers (timber2018@bangor.ac.uk) by 16th February 2018. \nAbstracts will be reviewed by the scientific committee\, headed by Dr Graham Ormondroyd (WTS vice-chair)\, with representation from wood science\, engineering and wood technology academics.\nIf selected for presentation a full paper will be requested by 16th April for inclusion in the conference proceedings. A selection of papers will also be put forward to a special issue of the WTS’s journal\, the International Wood Products Journal\, published by Maney. \nContact the conference organisers on\ntimber2018@bangor.ac.uk
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/timber-2018-wts-iom3/
LOCATION:IOM3 London\, 297 Euston Road\, London\, NW1 3AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180607
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20180508T084319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T124434Z
UID:1654-1528243200-1528329599@blogs.napier.ac.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180504
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20180429T143602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T143602Z
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SUMMARY:ICF national conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Conference of the Institute of Chartered Foresters \n“Behind us we have three industrial revolutions\, with legacies of steam\, electricity and computing; all ground-breaking at the time but now taken for granted. Can you believe that the World Wide Web is still under 30 yet is driving so much of what we do? Look at how platforms like YouTube\, Facebook and LinkedIn have changed the way we learn\, how we work and interact. \nOur businesses have changed\, our lives have changed\, we’ve changed. And\, they are about to change again as we enter the Fourth Industrial – and digital\, physical and biological – Revolution. \nWe have to be ready to meet new expectations both from clients and from our workforce\, be open to new models for the forestry and arboricultural workplace and for its operations\, and know how to ensure that considerations like health and safety aren’t compromised. We have to be empowered to think differently and do things differently.”
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/icf-national-conference/
LOCATION:Edinburgh International Conference Centre\, The Exchange\, Edinburgh\, EH3 8EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180414T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20180221T164737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T164737Z
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SUMMARY:Pianodrome Wood ID Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh International Science Festival \nThe average piano is made up of between 8 and 16 different species of wood. Each part is designed carefully to achieve a very specific purpose – the hammers must be tough\, the soundboard should be resonant and the outer shell beautiful. Join Daniel Ridley-Ellis and Stefan Lehneke from the Centre for Wood Technology at Edinburgh Napier University and Andrew Gibson of the Wood Technology Society to discover which wood is used for each part of the piano and how to tell your beech from your birch. \nPresented by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh \nBook tickets through the Science Festival Website \n 
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/pianodrome-wood-id-workshop/
LOCATION:Inverleith House\, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh\, Arboretum Place\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, EH3 5NZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180323
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20171113T230013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T230013Z
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SUMMARY:International Mass Timber Conference
DESCRIPTION:One of the largest gatherings of CLT and mass timber experts in the world\, focusing on mass timber in mid- to high-rise construction. \nExplores the supply chain for cross-laminated timber (CLT)\, nail-laminated timber\, glulam beams and panels\, mass plywood panels\, dowel-laminated timber\, and laminated veneer lumber; and the opportunities and obstacles for mass timber building in global construction.
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/international-mass-timber-conference/
LOCATION:Oregon Convention Centre\, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171129T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20171110T153031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T222825Z
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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:20260512T165601
CREATED:20171110T144717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T145122Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171114T081500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20171110T153948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T153948Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171109T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20171110T150749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T151442Z
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SUMMARY:Lantra update for Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Includes a presentation by Dan Ridley-Ellis on new technology for assessing timber quality – and what quality actually means
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/lantra-update-scotland/
LOCATION:Dunkeld House Hotel\, Blairgowrie Rd\, PH80HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171027T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20171110T151355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T151355Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171020T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171020T161500
DTSTAMP:20260512T165601
CREATED:20171110T152317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T152317Z
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SUMMARY:RFS future foresters technology day
DESCRIPTION:RFS will be running the first forestry and arboriculture conference and exhibition day for College & University students as well as post graduates and recent graduates of up to 3 years in the UK. Includes a presentation from Dan Ridley-Ellis on technology for assessing timber quality.
URL:https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst/event/rfs-future-foresters-technology-day/
LOCATION:Moulton College\, NN3 7SY
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