Civil Engineering News

05 May 2021

New Page ArticleHistorical Figures in Engineering Imhotep

From healer and physician to an ancient god, Imhotep has been in the spotlight for many things. But what was his role in the world of engineering?Leonardo Da Vinci, Henry Ford, James Watt. These names oft...

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04 May 2021

New Page ArticleHow to Help the Environment: 6 Ways You Can Get Involved

Life as a student can be hectic, but everyone can still make time to give back to Mother Nature and find ways to live a greener lifestyle.University students have a lot to think about, and things can get ...

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19 April 2021

The Future of Civil Engineering Sustainability Matters

Civil engineers are known for their love of the conventional. However, embracing sustainability is a must for all industries considering the current climate. With that in mind, we will explore the future of sustainable engin...

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24 March 2021

Speak Up for Nature on March 27th: Earth Hour 2021

What will you do for Earth Hour Day? Our planet needs us now more than ever…Every year, at 8:30pm on the last Saturday of March, millions across the globe turn off their lights as a stand against over-c...

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16 March 2021

Augmented Reality in Civil Engineering

Augmented reality combines virtual elements with the real world. It creates a world where virtual reality interacts with actual reality, allowing you to see what you want to be as well as what is.When applied to Civil Engineering,...

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16 March 2021

Will HS2 Be a Civil Engineering Success?

Over budget, behind schedule and causing concern at every turn, does High Speed 2 have a future?HS2 is one of the most exciting and demanding projects in Europe. The new high-speed train line is designed to provide reliable, frequ...

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05 February 2021

10 of the Largest Civil Engineering Projects in History

10 of the Largest Civil Engineering Projects in HistoryThe world would look very different without highly skilled civil engineers. Throughout history, civil engineers have been responsible for some of the most imp...

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17 December 2020

Self-Improvement as a Graduate Civil Engineer: Why Postgraduate Study?

Are you a graduate civil engineer looking for self-improvement to take your prospects to the next level? The MSc Civil Engineering course at the University of Bolton is designed to broaden and deepen your technical knowledge of specialis...

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26 November 2020

How Personal Development Benefits Your Civil Engineering Career

Are you a civil engineering professional looking to broaden your technical knowledge or deepen your understanding of specialised civil engineering areas? The MSc Civil Engineering course at the University of Bolton is designed to help am...

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23 November 2020

3 Reasons to Upskill with a Civil Engineering Master's

There are many benefits of upskilling if you are a civil engineer. Designed to broaden and deepen your technical knowledge of specialised civil engineering fields, the University of Bolton’s Civil Engineering master’s course can help...

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05 November 2020

Retraining Women in Construction and Civil Engineering

For the first time ever, we have reached a milestone in the UK, with more than one million w...

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08 September 2020

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Civil Engineering Courses: Apply Today

Without roads and railways, schools and hospitals, or water and power supplies, the world would simply come to a standstill. That’s why careers in civil engineering are so important, providing immense value to communities. Our Undergra...

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25 August 2020

Get inspired - study BEng Civil Engineering

For an accredited Civil Engineering course packed with hands on experience and taught by qualified engineers, look no further than the University of Bolton. Ranked in the Top 5 for Teaching Quality in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times...

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20 August 2020

Constructing Your Future - BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Civil engineering plays a role in every aspect of society, whether that is in public construction projects, transport infrastructure, utilities or private projects. If you’re fascinated by engineering and want to play a part in the fut...

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17 August 2020

Looking for a career path? Get a degree in Civil Engineering

Study Civil Engineering at the University of Bolton, No.1 in the North West for the past three years in Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide and No.2 in Teaching Quality in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.

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01 May 2020

Civil Engineering The incredible effort to construct Nightingale Hospital as the...

The country is in a state of emergency. For the first time in history, people from all over the world are working together to try and overcome the coronavirus crisis and save lives. In the UK, the focus has been on trying to help our bel...

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16 April 2020

Civil Engineering projects promise to transform the UK

Crossrail is due for completion in winter 2020, approval for the HS2 project has been granted, and Northern Powerhouse Rail promises to enhance the UK’s economic potential. This infrastructure is deemed an essential social and economic...

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16 April 2020

Guess which celebrities studied Civil Engineering at University

Most famously known for her successful dancing career, Oti Mabuse is a crowd favourite on Strictly Come Dancing where each week, as well as appearing as a judge on the BBC's The Greatest Dancer. However, while we may all...

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13 April 2020

How Civil Engineering transformed our nation

Illustration dates back to the 15th century with the invention of the printing press, and like other pastimes has evolved over the years with the help of technology. As the new decade dawns, we notice illustrations recent advances are be...

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13 April 2020

1,000ft bridge installed on Luton airport rail link

 As part of Luton airport’s Direct Air-Rail Transit (DART) project to connect Luton Airport with Luton Airport Parkway railway station, a 1,000ft bridge has been lowered into place allowing passengers to travel between St Pancr...

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12 September 2019

Wood - UoB Collaboration

Delegates from Wood, the global project, engineering and technical services company, led by Professor Nawal Prinja, visited the University of Bolton (UoB) on 17/07/19 to explore ways both establishments could collaborate.

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04 June 2019

Research On Strengthening Of Weak Structures

The safety of structures is of high importance affecting people’s lives. Structural evaluation, and possibly intervention is considered necessary for old structures, structures that have been affected by accidental actions and also for...

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