Subject: CEDAR - Centre for Mind, Creativity, and Environment Research – Meeting https://www.napier.ac.uk/about-us/our-schools/school-of-applied-sciences/research/cedar
When: Dec 4th 2024 14:30-16:00 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London.
Where: Merchiston MER_E17 ( MER_Level E) and online
Additional information:
-Refreshments are provided!
-Distinguished speakers including external guest (chartered architect) and PhD researcher
-A visit to the structures lab
Agenda items:
-15-20 minutes talks from speakers in Design Practice, Sustainability, Creativity and Built Environment.
oJanice Lau, Architype: Leading Sustainable Architects
THE ROLE OF THE ARCHITECT IN CREATING SUSTAINABLE SPACES AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE
oDaniel Kumah, PhD researcher at the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE OF TIMBER-CONCRETE COMPOSITES USING RECYCLED AGGREGATES
-A demonstration in the structures lab about timber-concrete composites
-CEDAR Updates
Knowledge Sharing Event: Effective BIM Collaboration: Strategies for Smaller Projects
Nov 15, 2024
Description
We hosted an inspiring knowledge sharing event at Edinburgh Napier University in partnership with CSY Architects. This event builds on discussions we started in a previous industry and Government engagement event we organised in June 2024 about Information Management and Collaboration strategies in Design and Construction Practices.
Event Schedule
Lunch on Arrival / Registration
Welcome and Introductions
David Philip (Cohesive)
James King (CSY Architects): Effective BIM Collaboration: Strategies
for Smaller Projects
Discussion Groups
Plenary
Break
Neil Benzies (Narro)
Andrew Waring (Digital Guerrilla)
Q+A Panel
Closing Remarks
Location
Edinburgh Napier University
Rivers suite -Craiglockhart Campus
The topic is: “Out of the ivory tower, connecting with our non-academic environment”. The away day will include CEDAR members and industry/public sector partners.
Program:
Morning:
-Short Talks from CEDAR members for industry/public sector partners
Lunch
Afternoon:
- Discussion of specific KTP projects and other forms of possible joint projects (such as internal strategic funding pots), possible joint PhD projects
To summarize, our projects centre around these themes:
-Cognition and Environment
- Living and Working in the Built Environment
-Spatial Technology and Design
-Sustainable Spaces
There are multiple ways in which we can collaborate:
Small scale:
-Project students for small contained projects
-Innovation vouchers: https://interface-online.org.uk/vouchers/standard-innovation-vouchers/
-Internally we have an annual knowledge exchange fund from our Research and Innovation department
Larger scale
-Knowledge transfer partnerships: https://www.ktp-uk.org/
-Industry/university funded PhD studentships – industry partner covers stipend for 3 years and university match funds.
The Transdisiplinary Workplace Research Conference TWR2024
Sep 4, 2024
Description
The Transdisciplinary Workplace Research (TWR) network is an eclectic group of scholars and practitioners who share one goal: to contribute to the design and management of workplaces where people work to their full potential and experience high levels of mental and physical wellbeing.
Social, physical, technological and management issues merge to make this field of research truly transdisciplinary.
Edinburgh Napier University is delighted to be hosting the TWR Conference, from 4-7 September 2024, at our beautifully located Craiglockhart Campus in Edinburgh, Scotland. All academics, researchers, students and professionals interested in workplace matters are welcome.
Research Seminar - Embedding Intersectionality into the design of Gender Equality Strategy
Jun 19, 2024
Description
Please join us for our latest research seminar given by our guest speaker Dr Subashini Suresh, BEng(Hons), MEng, PhD, PGHE, MIET, FHEA, FRSA, FQSi.
Dr Suresh is the Director for Postgraduate Research Programmes and Reader and the Lead for Energy and Sustainability Research Group from University of Wolverhampton.
Prof Nazira Karodia, Vice Principal for Learning and Teaching will be attending.
Light refreshment will be provided.
Location
Edinburgh Napier University
Lecture Theatre B2 Merchiston Campus
Knowledge Sharing Event: Building Information Management BIM in SMEs
Jun 14, 2024
Description
CSY Architects has been working in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University to explore the application of BIM by SMEs on smaller projects and on existing buildings. We're looking forward to sharing our findings so far, along with guest speakers from David Miller Architects, Narro Engineers, and Historic Environment Scotland.
Event Schedule
Lunch/Registration
Welcome and Introductions
James King (CSY Architects)
Discussion Groups
Plenary
Break
Eamon Gilson (Historic Environment Scotland)
Andrew De Silva (David Miller Architects London)
Q + A Panel
Closing Remarks
Location
Edinburgh Napier University
The Glass Room, Merchiston Campus
Launch of Kuwait College of Science and Technology’s world-first demo of Net-Zero green energy room that combines multiple solar and nanotechnology solutions for Net-Zero buildings (2024)
Mar 27, 2024
Description
Dr Jaradat collaborated with colleagues from Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Physics as well industrial partners from Alpha Solar Technology company in Australia and was awarded £116,400 Enabling Fund as a Co-Investigator in an international project to investigate Innovative Energy Harvesting Solutions for Cyber-Secured Green Buildings, (2022-25), a funding competition from International Programme, Gulf Strategy Fund in partnership with Kuwait College of Science and Technology. The Launch of the world-first demo of Net-Zero green energy room that combines multiple solar and nanotechnology solutions for Net-Zero buildings was celebrated in an event which attracted great media coverage.
The Manipal International Symposium on Design (MiSD) 2024
Feb 15, 2024
Description
This conference was cohosted by Edinburgh Napier University and Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
The overall theme was about Architecture and Architectural Technology: Design Challenges in Protecting the Past and Creating the Future
Rough agenda for the day:
-Introduction: What is the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network?
-Deciding on a DTC research/industry topic
-At the end of the day we will have a clear research/industry plan to work towards an application (deadline November 2024).
Location
Edinburgh Napier University
The River Suite, Craiglockhart Campus
CEDAR (Centre for Mind and Creativity Research) lab inauguration on Wednesday November 8th at 3:30pm-5pm in Sighthill 1.C.22.
The CEDAR lab “Immersive Environment Laboratory” is a newly established physical space containing state-of-the-art equipment established in the past year carefully selected for cross-technique compatibility including a new suite for virtual reality and augmented reality (Vive Focus 3/Hololens).
The event will include
-demonstrations using the equipment and try outs: VR, fNIRS/eye-tracking, 360 degrees, Shimmer
-a short speech from our Dean (Gary Hutchison)
-also involve our heads of research Graham Wright (SAS) and Ben Paechter (SCEBE),
-and food and drinks.
CEDAR Away Day at the National Museum of Scotland
Jun 22, 2023
Description
The agenda:
10:00-10:20 – Arrival and coffee/breakfast
10:20-10:30 – Opening remarks Suha & Marina
10:30-11:00 – “SSRD: single slide and research demo” by CEDAR members part 1 (3 minutes max. per member)
11:00-11:30 – First breakout sessions and reporting “Our centre our running our vision” (web presence, centre meetings, knowledge exchange activities/priorities, PhD recruitment, funding agenda, how can CEDAR be most useful for its members)
11:30-12:10 – “SSRD: single slide and research demo” by CEDAR members part 2 (3 minutes per member)
12:10-13:00 lunch, mingle with your CEDAR peers, enjoy the roof terrace, the museum, etc..
13:00-14:00 – Sandpit I: Doctoral Training Centre
14:00-14:20 – Meet our external strategic advisors
14:20-14:35 – Coffee break
14:35-15:30 – Sandpit II: Leverhulme, Early career support, RSE, Carnegie, British Academy, UKRI
15:30 End of program & drinks reception
CEDAR addresses two challenges:
1.How humans creatively and cognitively flexibly adapt to frequent environmental changes
2.How the knowledge from human cognition can be used in the design of the built environment, software, and machines
CEDAR launch event programme:
1. Short presentations of CEDAR’s original vision and aims
2. Current resources in place in form of laboratory space
3. Support for CEDAR in form of programming/technical/experimental support by Dr Chris Gillespie;
4. University support in form of public engagement and advertising by Ron Aitken
5. Support from RIE
Since this is an interdisciplinary centre both Deans Prof Peter Andras and Prof Gary Hutchison will present short talks
6. Launching a first draft of our website that can then be edited by our centre members.
7. Concluding remarks with informal drinks and nibbles
Dr Jaradat has led an exceptional annual international study trip to Dubai which provided students with a world-class experience, including opportunities to connect with global industry leaders and key professional bodies in the construction industry including the chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). The students also had exceptional access to construction sites at various stages of completion including the Cavalli Tower (a luxury residential project), DAMAC Lagoons (Mediterranean-inspired villas), DAMAC Hills (a self-contained community comprising villas, apartments and a hotel) and a 3D Printed Building by Nakheel (1 in 7 3D printing projects in Dubai). Several links were instigated with leading employers who are interested in employing ENU graduates, distance learning, and PhD opportunities to upskill their own employees such as DAMAC (a leading Real Estate Developer of luxury properties in Dubai & UAE); NEA (an international chartered professional quantity surveying practice); AE7 (is a global multi-disciplinary design firm); Fam Properties (real estate consultancy), Dubai Municipality, Dubai Economic Department, Emirates Green Building Council, AtkinsRéalis (a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation), Allanton Group (specialists in development, investment, and asset management); Linesight (construction consultants) and much more. The students also had the opportunity to interact with former students who now work for firms such as CBRE (global leaders in commercial property). The trip involved a wide range of formal and informal activities including a visit to the award-winning Dubai Frame which holds a record for the largest frame in the world and is also an observatory, museum, and monument. The students also visited the Global Village and explored various pavilions, decorated in style of different countries and cultures. Other social events involved a lunch at the Trump International Golf Club restaurant and a networking dinner at the Jumeirah Residential Beach which has Dubai Ain (the world's highest observation wheel). Students who participated in the trip wrote articles in the CIAT | aspiration magazine in 2020 and 2024 issues.
