Justin Trudeau Views Pipeline Demonstration at IC-IMPACTS Infrastructure Lab
On March 4, 2015, Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau visited the Civil Engineering Structures Laboratory at the University of British Columbia (UBC) to learn more about the infrastructure research IC-IMPACTS is conducting. Interested in the future of infrastructure, Mr. Trudeau was shown how innovative sensors that IC-IMPACTS is currently developing can help monitor the health and integrity of […]
Ganga River Essay Competition Finalists Announced
In partnership with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, IC-IMPACTS launched an essay competition earlier this year to inspire young BC high school students to think globally and propose solutions on how to restore the Ganga River in India. Students in Grades 10, 11, and 12 were asked to submit an essay that would examine […]
IC-IMPACTS & Engage North Launch 2015 Community Engagement Fellowships Program
IC-IMPACTS is proud to announce that it has partnered with Engage North again to launch the Community Engagement Fellowship Program for 2015. The Community Engagement Fellowship Program is a great showcase of trust and partnerships between students, communities, and organizations all working together. IC-IMPACTS previously partnered with Engage North in 2014 and successfully created 7 […]
IC-IMPACTS Successfully Hosts Winter School on Infrastructure Advancements
On January 14 & 15, 2015, IC-IMPACTS, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) jointly held a Winter School in Hyderabad, India. The two day program, held at IIT Hyderabad, brought together professors and students from various TEQIP institutions for training on advancements in structural engineering and […]
IC-IMPACTS Educates Practitioners on Advanced Infrastructure Materials
On January 5, 2015, IC-IMPACTS was present at the Stewols Knowledge Forum, an interactive session organized by Stewols India to educate attendees on advances in Resilient Concrete Infrastructure. Held in Nagpur, India, the event was attended by various engineers, architects, professors, and executives, where they listened to IC-IMPACTS CEO Dr. Nemy Banthia give a keynote […]
IC-IMPACTS & DST Jointly Launch New Call for Innovative Research Projects
The Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and IC-IMPACTS Centres of Excellence jointly launched a new call for research projects today. Researchers focusing on innovative infrastructure and water-related research are encouraged to submit applications for funding. This new call will help support collaborative research projects between Canada and India and will help […]
Infrastructure Giant GMR Highways Partners with IC-IMPACTS
IC-IMPACTS is delighted to announce that it has partnered with GMR Highways, India’s leading infrastructure developer with expertise in several sectors. This partnership will significantly increase collaboration among Canadian and Indian research, industry, and government sectors. IC-IMPACTS and GMR’s are both committed to developing innovative solutions for infrastructure at a global scale and are exploring collaborations in the areas […]
IC-IMPACTS Creates Partnership to Catalyze Research and Higher Learning
IC-IMPACTS welcomed a new partnership today with GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) to accelerate research collaborations between Canada and India. IC-IMPACTS and GMRIT both share a clear vision of advancing research and innovation through industry and community-based collaborations. This partnership was formally agreed upon in Delhi, India, where IC-IMPACTS CEO Nemy Banthia and GMRIT Director […]
IC-IMPACTS Tackles Infrastructure Challenges Head On with New Partnership
IC-IMPACTS, funded by the Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada, announced a significant partnership with global infrastructure leader, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). As one of the largest companies in the world, RIL has developed innovations in many industries, from oil and gas to textiles and retail. However, RIL’s innovative work in safe and sustainable […]
Application Submissions for India & Canada “Water for Health” Initiative Closes Successfully
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and IC-IMPACTS Centres of Excellence, Canada, partnered to create a joint “Water for Health” initiative, supporting collaborative research projects focused on developing and evaluating new technologies in the research areas of water and health. The joint Call for Proposals closed with great success. Over 30 applications for collaborative research were received […]