Blog Three
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Diatomic Digital Twin: Pioneering Birmingham’s Urban Future
Birmingham is at the forefront of urban transformation with the groundbreaking Diatomic Digital Twin project. This cutting-edge initiative bridges the physical and digital worlds by creating a real-time virtual model of the city, enabling smarter, data-driven decisions for urban planning, sustainability, and city management. In partnership with Siemens, Aston University, Birmingham City University, and the…
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Birmingham and Ulsan: Building Global Connections for Innovation and Sustainability
This film captures a significant milestone in the growing partnership between Birmingham and Ulsan, South Korea, as part of the UK-South Korea Innovation Twins initiative. In May 2024, civic leaders, business delegates, and academic institutions from Birmingham visited Ulsan to deepen collaborations around shared goals of sustainability, clean technology, and innovation. The visit marked a…
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Ulsan and Birmingham Partner on Circular Economy Initiative
In an innovative new venture, the cities of Ulsan in South Korea and Birmingham in the UK are collaborating on the Diatomic City-to-City Demonstrator Project. This partnership, driven by ISL and STEAMhouse, aims to promote industrial symbiosis and eco-industrial development (IS/EID) as a means to boost economic growth while addressing climate change. Project Background For…