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Transport & Logistics
Expert speakers ‘turnout’ for RISSB workshop in May
It is necessary to maintain a rail asset in great condition to obtain the longest life cycle possible. Yet without a sound understanding of the Turnout and the issues or areas of concern, Turnouts often do not receive early attention and can degrade quickly and lead to significant problems like derailment. Focusing on the up-skilling…
13 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Challenges and opportunities of nickel mining in the Philippines
The Philippines have one of the world’s largest nickel reserves and last year the nickel production totalled to over 330,000 metric tonnes, and for the next few years the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines sees the country producing 25 million metric tonnes of nickel direct shipping ore annually. One such operating nickel miner is…
8 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsEducation
The battle for betterment: Is STEM really taking over the arts?
In an age defined by technology and shaped by global competition, it’s true that we need more children and teenagers gaining an interest in STEM fields (for those who may not know, STEM subjects are science, technology, engineering, and maths). However, this idea has come under fire recently, as a well-known Washington Post columnist has…
8 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The Track Insider: Rolling stock – what happens when it doesn’t fit?
Many of us would have been somewhat amused when we read[1] in May last year that the French railways had ordered trains which were too wide to fit within the dimensions of many of their older platforms. It seems that SNCF, the national rail operator, procured the rolling stock based on their own specifications and…
7 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Technology
The scope for change: What went on at the 3rd Annual Police Technology Forum
The Police Technology Forum took place on the 17-18 March, and it welcomed some of the industry’s most influential players in the area of law enforcement innovation. Some of the key topics included biometrics and identity security, crime prevention and design, privacy and surveillance and more. Below is a breakdown of some of the key…
1 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsEducation
Are changes to funding creating a higher education bubble in the UK?
The recent establishment of the Centre for Global Higher Education by the UCL Institute of Education (IOE), has demonstrated the growing need for analysis into international trends within the higher education sector. New analysis into the trends of students moving into higher education has shown that there is an increase in both the amount of UK-based…
31 Mar 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities
Watering down the barriers – Sydney Water’s approach to customer hardship intervention
Rising utility prices have contributed to a dramatic rise in the number of consumers struggling to meet their utility repayments. Recent reports state that consumer complaints to state Energy & Water Ombudsman are on the rise, but how are retailers navigating the complex challenges of balancing commercial objectives with regulatory requirements and social obligations? In the…
27 Mar 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The global push to improve rail safety | Interview with Carolyn Griffiths, RAIB
Investigating a derailment is a complex, multi-faceted task. No one knows that better than Carolyn Griffiths, who is Chief Inspector with the Rail Accident and Investigation Branch (RAIB) in the United Kingdom. Carolyn is a Fellow and elected trustee of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineers and a trustee…
26 Mar 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Straight railways throw a curveball in heavy haul rail
Heavy haul rail presents many singular challenges, particularly in established markets where interoperability is a requirement that can cripple the implementation of new technologies. Tom Hewitt is Project Manager of Rolling Stock, CANARAIL Consultants (Canada). He will be one of the international keynotes at the Heavy Haul Rail 2015 Conference in Perth, 22-23 June 2015.…
25 Mar 2015, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Gender Agenda: What’s in a name? Ask Michael
By Jenny Strachan* MICHAEL is a nice name. Perhaps that’s why there are more men called Michael in Australia’s top jobs than there are women. Or perhaps not. Guardian Australia recently reported that companies listed in the ASX 100 had 14 Michaels, 12 Peters and 11 Davids as either CEO or chairman - and just…
23 Mar 2015, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
