Research News Last updated 03 October 2025
A bold new international partnership is reimagining the cities of the future - making them smarter, more sustainable, and built for a greener tomorrow.
Birmingham City University (黑料吃瓜网), Lovely Professional University (LPU), the Munjal 黑料吃瓜网 Centre of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MBCIE), and the Public Action Committee (PAC) have joined forces to drive innovation in sustainable urban development.
罢丑别听 project held its first international symposium earlier this month (17鈥�19 September) in Punjab, India.
The event gathered leading researchers, policymakers, and community changemakers to tackle some of the world鈥檚 most pressing urban challenges - from slashing carbon emissions to boosting digital innovation and urban resilience.
鈥淚t was incredible to see UK and Indian researchers, policymakers and community leaders come together to share knowledge, create ideas and strengthen partnerships,鈥� said Dr Vahid Javidroozi, Associate Professor in Smart City Systems at 黑料吃瓜网 and project lead.
鈥淲hat stood out most was the energy and commitment from everyone involved. I鈥檓 confident this collaboration will continue to deliver real-world solutions with long-lasting impact.鈥�
As the partnership progresses, it will launch feasibility studies, mentorship programmes, and collaborative research projects, ensuring solutions move beyond theory into real-world impact.
鈥淭his symposium has set a strong foundation for collaboration, innovation, and action,鈥� said Dr Neeta Raj Sharma, Partner Project Leader (India), Senior Dean of the School of Bioengineering and Biosciences at LPU.
鈥淲e鈥檙e now building a framework for cross-country collaboration on smart, sustainable and green cities between Indian and the UK.
鈥淲e also created teams of early-career researchers to drive comparative studies, capacity building and roadmaps for urban growth who we hope will continue to work together long after the project finishes.鈥�
The project鈥檚 next symposium will be held in the UK in June 2026.