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International Symposium on Road Stabilisation

The International Symposium on Road Slope Stabilisation, organized by multiple universities and funded by Newcastle University, took place online on August 15-16, 2022. The event aimed to foster a global community for sharing research and engineering solutions to mitigate road slope failures, featuring presentations and discussions on key themes such as analysis, solutions, and case studies. Attendance was free and open to students, academics, and practitioners, with confirmed speakers from various organizations and countries.

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International Symposium on Road Stabilisation

The International Symposium on Road Slope Stabilisation, organized by multiple universities and funded by Newcastle University, took place online on August 15-16, 2022. The event aimed to foster a global community for sharing research and engineering solutions to mitigate road slope failures, featuring presentations and discussions on key themes such as analysis, solutions, and case studies. Attendance was free and open to students, academics, and practitioners, with confirmed speakers from various organizations and countries.

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International Symposium on Road Slope Stabilisation

Under the project of

Knowledge Exchange Network for Road Slope Stabilisation


(ROADSLOPES)
Funded by Newcastle University’s Global Partnership Fund
15th – 16th August 2022
Jointly organised by De La Salle University (the Philippines), Newcastle University (UK),
Tribhuvan University (Nepal) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

ROADSLOPES background:
Road slope failures are costly to the economy, livelihoods, and the environment; yet they occur
every year on roads globally, especially during ‘wet seasons’.
ROADSLOPES aim:
We aim to create a global community of researchers and practitioners that can share research,
ideas, and current engineering projects on road slope stabilisation to reduce the problem of
costly and disruptive road-slope failures.
Symposium:
An online symposium for practitioners and academics from different countries to share
research and discuss engineering projects on road slope stabilisation.
Date: 15th – 16th August 2022
Duration: 08:00 –11:30 BST (12:45-16:15 NPT and 15:00-18:30 MYT/PHT).
Attendees: Open access (free to attend) for students, academics, and practitioners.
Key themes:
i. Analysis and monitoring of road slopes
ii. Slope stabilisation solutions
iii. Case studies
Presentations: 15 minutes (+5 min Q&A)
Details: Symposium will take place online over zoom. Zoom link will be sent out the week before
the event alongside the programme.
Registration: Please use the following link to register your attendance
[Link]

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Confirmed speakers:

Presenters Organisation Country


Er. Andrew Zapanta Maccaferri Philippines
Dr. Bhim Kumar Dahal Tribhuvan University Nepal
Er. Diane Rosa PNS Advanced steel technology Philippines
Elena Murgarza Newcastle University UK
Ellen Robson Newcastle University UK
Er. JC Valencia Stantec Philippines
Dr Jessica Holmes Newcastle University UK
Er. Mahesa Bhawanin Tensar Malaysia
Er. Mark Morales PGATECH Philippines
Philippa Jefferis Bam Nuttall Ltd UK
Dr. Ross Stirling Newcastle University UK
Samprada Pradhan Durham University Nepal
Dr. Sanjaya Devkota Feed Ltd Nepal
Shuva Sharma Scott Wilson Nepal Nepal
Er. Shyam Mani Kafle Department of Local Infrastructure Nepal
Dr. Suraj Lamichhane Tribhuvan University Nepal

For any further queries please contact: e.b.robson2@[Link]

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