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Connecting research to real-world transport challenges: latest news from DARe

1 October 2026

Exploring the economics of rail resilience: Flex Fund project insights showcased internationally

Dr Omar Hamza, lead of the DARe Flex Fund project 'Economic Impact of Proactive Adaptation vs Reaction Inaction in UK Rail Infrastructure', has presented findings from the project at two major international transport conferences. 

Dr Alistair Ford delivering a presentation from a small stage
30 September 2026

Assessing climate risks for walking, wheeling, and cycling – Making Active Places 2026

DARe took part in Active Travel England’s Making Active Places Conference 2026, in Manchester, where Dr Alistair Ford shared some of the Hub's work and discussed how we can ensure that the networks on which active journeys rely are resilient to future climate extremes.

29 September 2026

New DARe insights shared at ICE Resilient Transport Conference

Researchers from DARe's community presented 8 papers at the inaugural ICE Resilient Transport Conference in Manchester, September 2026, where nearly 200 people came together for knowledge exchange across academia, industry, and government.

16 September 2026

Second DARe Researcher Conference showcases expertise, innovation, and collaboration

Building on the success of last year’s event, over 80 researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the transport sector came together for the second DARe Researcher Conference.

12 August 2026

Five academics awarded DARe Impact Fellowships

The DARe Hub is pleased to announce the successful applicants of its DARe Impact Fellowships, awarded through the third Flexible Fund Call.

23 July 2026

Three new projects awarded funding through DARe’s third Flex Fund

The DARe Hub announces the successful projects from its third Flexible Fund competition, for three topics which were co-created with National Highways, Network Rail and HS2 Ltd.

Dr Tabea Sonnenschein presents from a lecturn in front of a mixed, seated audience
17 July 2026

Using urban modelling to support climate-resilient transport: AUM2026

DARe team members played a prominent role at the AUM 2026 symposium, through sponsorship, session leadership, and presenting different aspects of the Hub's research, showcasing the breadth of expertise across the team.

15 July 2026

DARe shares innovative TPRAF with local authorities

The Hub took part in the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) Innovation and Learning Festival 2026, collaborating with National Highways to deliver a session on the DARe Transport Performance & Risk Analysis Framework (TPRAF).

1 July 2026

Tackling challenges together: Cambridgeshire workshop

Stakeholders and DARe team members in Cambridge came together for a case study workshop on multi-stakeholder decision-making for transport climate resilience. The workshop took place during a heatwave, emphasising the urgent need to adapt infrastructure to extreme weather.

Long-exposure photo of a city street in the evening, with a tall glass tower block and streaks of red and white traffic lights curving along the road. There are trees, streetlamps, and office buildings visible.
14 May 2026

First round of Flex Fund projects concludes

The first cohort of projects supported through DARe’s Flexible Funding scheme successfully completed, marking an important milestone for the programme.

View from above of a motorway intersection at night
1 May 2026

DARe’s third Flexible Funding call opens

DARe is delighted to announce the launch of its third Flexible Funding Call, opening up new opportunities for UK academics to work with DARe and its stakeholders to help shape the future of adaptable and climate resilient transport infrastructure.

Busy city street lined with a mixture of brick and old stone buildings, with traffic queuing along the road, and a pedstrian waiting in a glass bus shelter in the foreground.
6 April 2026

DARe TPRAF featured in DfT Climate Adaptation Webinar

DARe took part in an event focussing on Climate Adaptation in Local Transport, where Hub Co-Director Professor Schooling gave an overview of the innovative DARe Transport Performance & Risk Analysis Framework (TPRAF).

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