This series introduces the latest research innovation and developments looking at sustainability, renewable energy and the impact of climate change within Civil Engineering at Southampton.  And offers insight into a week-long construction experience for undergraduate students, who were challenged to build scaled replicas of the Gherkin building in London, and the Millau Bridge in the South of France.

Take a closer look at some of the pioneering research being carried out at the University of Southampton.

Pioneering research at the University of Southampton

Understanding the geological processes that shape our world, and how we can use the power of the ocean to create renewable energy.

Exploring the power of our oceans

Civil Engineering students take part in a week long, hands-on construction experience; building scaled replicas of the Gherkin, London and the Millau Bridge, South of France.