Work with us
UKCRIC membership offers UK universities with capabilities in infrastructure and urban systems the opportunity to engage and collaborate with UKCRIC and its networks in government, the public and private sectors, and academia.
UKCRIC connects universities and other organisations across the urban systems and infrastructure ecosystem, provides exclusive access to network activity (such as framework agreements and skills & training opportunities), and supports collaborations (including higher TRL).
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your interest in becoming a UKCRIC member. Please email us at hello@ukcric.com to arrange a call.
Testimonials
"Joining UKCRIC provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a community addressing some of the most complex challenges facing critical infrastructure and the built environment.
My research focuses on OT/critical-infrastructure cybersecurity and Data privacy, Net Zero, AI, smart systems and cyber-physical resilience, particularly within operational technology and critical infrastructure. I hope to bring expertise in securing interconnected infrastructure, translating research into practical solutions, and strengthening industry–academic collaboration.
At a university level, I see UKCRIC as a platform for interdisciplinary research and impact; personally, I look forward to learning from colleagues, developing new collaborations and contributing to a more secure, resilient and sustainable infrastructure future."
Dr. Tawfik Al-Hadhrami, Associate Professor, Computer Science, Nottingham Trent University
“I am delighted to be invited to join UKRIC and am excited by the collaboration opportunities that it presents. I have worked for many years in the field of digital technologies for built environment performance management and I hope that, through my membership of UKRIC, I will be able to form new collaborations, gain new contacts and explore more opportunities for achieving impact for my research"
Professor Tom Beach, School of Engineering, Cardiff University
“I am delighted to join the UKCRIC Executive Board and contribute to a network that brings together expertise, facilities and perspectives from across the UK. I am particularly motivated by the opportunity to strengthen collaboration across disciplines and institutions to address the complex challenges facing infrastructure, including sustainability, resilience and the transition to net zero. I hope to contribute my experience in construction materials and sustainable infrastructure, while developing new collaborations, sharing knowledge and learning from colleagues across the network.”
Dr Ana Blanco, School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, Loughborough University
“Joining UKCRIC is driven by my focus on transforming infrastructure governance through co-evolution with users—ensuring physical and digital systems dynamically adapt to societal behavior. I aim to contribute research expertise in user-centered governance frameworks, informed by the evidence our cities provide us in ever greater measure as data. At university level, this partnership unlocks vital opportunities for cross-institutional research, policy influence, and collaborations towards tackling grand-challenges. Individually, I look at the opportunities of expanding my research trajectory and co-creating resilient infrastructure that delivers lasting public value.”
Dr Giuliano Punzo, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Sheffield