Vacuum insulation

The 2009 International Vacuum Insulation Symposium, mentioned in the BCA article opposite, is to be held at the Royal Institution in London on 17 and 18 September 2009. Further details are at www.ivisnet.org.

The Modern Masonry Alliance is sponsoring Ian Abley on an Engineering Doctorate at the Centre for Innovative and Collaborative Engineering (CICE) at Loughborough University. CICE is committed to advanced training and research in engineering and construction management. To be completed in 2011, the theme of the EngD is The future for masonry construction in Britain and the role of vacuum insulation technology.

For further information please visit www.ivisnet.org or contact Ian Abley via the CICE Sponsor contact.