New materials shaping the future - Afternoon

Course Programme

14:00 Session 1 Innovations in natural materials for sustainable built environments.

 In this session, focussing on ‘society’, we explore how infrastructural and housing shortages, due to population growth and rapid urbanisation, can be met sustainably through the use of natural materials, such as engineered timber and bamboo.Dr Darshil Shah

15:15 Tea

15:30 Session 2 The age of plastics.

In this session, exploring the ‘planet’ level problem of plastic pollution, we examine what were our ancient plastics, how did plastics become a victim of their own success, and where to next in terms of natural alternatives and disposal options? Dr Luisa Pedro/Dr Darshil Shah

17.00 Finish

Lunch

A selection of sandwiches will be available to purchase in the Terrace Bar.

Additional requirements

ICE is committed to providing equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality. We aim to support and encourage under-represented groups, promote an inclusive culture, and value diversity.

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Entry requirements

No academic qualification is required, and most courses are suitable for students who are new to the subject.

All teaching is in English (unless a foreign-language course). If your first language is not English, you need to satisfy yourself that you have the required near-native command of the language to get the maximum benefit from studying with ICE.

This course takes place at Madingley Hall, home to the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education.

About Madingley Hall

Madingley Hall itself is an impressive manor house dating back to the mid-16th century. The decoration of the Saloon and the formal Stair Hall was carried out 200 years later, and the whole fabric was renovated with great care around 1900. About four miles from the centre of Cambridge, the Hall stands in several acres of beautifully-maintained gardens and overlooks a landscape which has changed relatively little since it was laid out by Capability Brown. It is just four miles from the centre of Cambridge, and only 60 minutes from London, with excellent links to London airports.

Getting here

For more information see directions to Madingley Hall

We now have a mini-bus service which runs between the station and Madingley Hall. For the timetable and further information, please see our Lifelong Learning page or contact the reception desk at ICE.