SSG-Bridge

Enhancing Urban Resilience and Sustainability through UK-India Collaboration

Project Associate

Early Career Researcher

SSG-Bridge

Enhancing Urban Resilience and Sustainability through UK-India Collaboration

This project empowers early career researchers (ECRs) from the UK and India to tackle global challenges such as environmental protection and sustainable urban development. Focusing on “smart, sustainable, and green” (SSG) cities, the initiative combines international collaboration, creative workshops, and practical training.

Introduce Collaborative Research

Organise an International Symposium in India on SSG Cities, to introduce collaborative research frameworks and
initiate research between ECRs from both countries.

Develop Research Capability

Develop Early Career Researchers' Research Capability through Structured Training, Collaborative Research, and Paper Development.

Conduct a Comparative Feasibility Study

Conduct a comparative feasibility study to evaluate the socio-economic and technological readiness of Ludhiana (India) and Birmingham (UK) for implementing Smart, Sustainable, and Green (SSG) solutions. The study will also analyze the adaptability of these practices across both cities, identifying key challenges and opportunities for effective cross-border collaboration and implementation.

Disseminate Research Findings and Promote Knowledge Exchange

Disseminate research findings and promote knowledge exchange by hosting a hybrid seminar in the UK, strengthening early career researcher (ECR) networks, and sharing insights through a comprehensive report. The project will also publish the feasibility study and research outcomes in high-quality academic journals to guide future directions in Smart, Sustainable, and Green (SSG) city development.

Milestones

Funding

This project is generously funded by the British Council UK. We are also exploring further potential funding from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), India to support ongoing and future initiatives.

Field Study

The project includes field studies in both Ludhiana (India) and Birmingham (UK) to explore smart and sustainable green city practices and assess their fe

Analysis

Following the field studies and workshops, we will conduct a comprehensive analysis to evaluate the data collected, identify key insights, and assess the feasibility of implementing Smart and Sustainable Green (SSG) City practices in diverse urban contexts.

Symposium

We are organizing symposiums in both India and the UK to facilitate knowledge exchange on the theme "Smart and Sustainable Green Cities". These events will bring together researchers, industry experts, and stakeholders to discuss innovative urban solutions.

Research & Publications

Our research outcomes will be compiled into comprehensive reports and academic publications, focusing on practical strategies for building smart, sustainable cities. We aim to disseminate findings through seminars, reports, and high-quality journal articles.

Workshops

As part of the project, we will conduct approximately 16 workshops covering various topics under the theme of Smart and Sustainable Green (SSG) Cities. These interactive sessions will provide hands-on learning and innovative approaches to urban sustainability.