We support world-class innovation within the forest industry and promote high value timber applications; through provision of research, knowledge transfer and education. Timber products are utilised across most sectors (from pulp & paper to construction); offering high quality and performance at relatively low cost. Crucially timber represents a genuinely sustainable and low carbon resource. Prof Philip Turner (Director, FPRI)
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New PhD studentship awarded.
The Centre for Timber Engineering have awarded a three year PhD studentship to Bernardino D'amico.
Edinburgh Beltane Public Engagement Fellowship
Dr Dan Ridley-Ellis has had his Edinburgh Beltane Beacon Public Engagement Fellowship extended.
Timber Engineering
Supporting the increasing use of timber for high value engineering and construction applications.
Plant Science & Bio-polymers
Developing methods to extract, separate, refine and process cell wall components into high value, bio-polymer based materials.
The Wood Studio
Focusing on the creative use of timber in the architecture, design and construction of buildings and structures.
Wood Science and Technology
Focusing on understanding the material properties of wood and how these affect its performance in different applications.