Events
Read about past events our members have attended and events the group have hosted.
2025 Seminar Prof Luke Bisby of the University of Edinburgh
On 28th April 2025, Prof Luke Bisby gave an afternoon seminar at the University of Liverpool. His inspiring and constructive talk discussed how to ensure fire safety in the face of a climate emergency, with a particular focus on mass timber buildings, highlighting the need for a critical and comprehensive investigation of fire safety aspects. The audience, composed of 40 participants, asked questions on existing applications, competencies and sustainability.
The event was organised in collaboration with Liverpool University Women in Science & Engineering, and a special thank you goes to Lisa Barker and Sophie O'Hanlon for their unique support and professionalism.
2025 Fired-Up Conference at the University of Liverpool
PhD Students Yam Hongxin Zhuang and Morvarid Koohkhezri hosted the Fired-Up Conference 2025 on the 10th July, welcoming early-career researchers from across the UK to the University of Liverpool for two days of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation.
This student-led conference provided a dynamic platform for emerging voices in fire safety engineering to present cutting-edge research on topics ranging from fire dynamics and sustainable design to lithium-ion battery hazards and wildfire behaviour, engage in interactive poster sessions, and network with peers to exchange insights and strengthen the fire safety community. The programme highlights included opening remarks by Professor Nigel Cassidy, introducing the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and emphasising the importance of fire research and research-led innovation, student presentations from institutions including Imperial College London, University of Edinburgh, UCL, Carleton University, and the University of Liverpool, a city tour of Liverpool and a networking dinner fostering collaboration. Sincere thanks to every presenter, poster author, and participant for contributing with their expertise and curiosity. The professionalism and energy of the participants shaped an unforgettable event, demonstrating how student initiatives can advance fire safety research and practice.
2025 OFR Career Event
On 27th October 2025, OFR hosted a Career event at the University of Liverpool, in partnership with the School of Engineering and the Liverpool Engineering Society. The event raised awareness of fire safety as a field and provided an overview of a career in fire safety consultancy.
2025 Dr Yu Wang of the University of Science and Technology of China
On 8th July 2025, Dr Yu Wang of the University of Science and Technology of China visited the University of Liverpool. His research group covers several topics, including glass and compartment fires based on complex experimental campaigns and advanced simulations. Constructive discussions supported future collaborations between our universities.
2025 Dr Mohamed Beshir of Carleton University
Dr Mohamed Beshir from Carleton University visited the University of Liverpool on 10th July 2025. His research group works towards the advancement of knowledge in the field of fire safety. Their ongoing work demonstrates integration between experimental, analytical, and modelling approaches to address contemporary challenges in fire science.
2024 Royal Academy of Engineering: Awardee Excellence Community Conference
Dr Xu Dai, as an academic at the University of Liverpool, had the distinct honour of being invited by the Royal Academy of Engineering to attend the inspiring Awardee Excellence Community Conference in Manchester, in November 2024. The event provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with awardees and fellows, fostering meaningful conversations and collaborations. Dr Dai truly valued the chance to exchange ideas, expand network, and further personal and professional growth within this remarkable community.
2024 Structures in Fire Forum
On 10th May 2024, the University of Liverpool hosted the Structures in Fire Forum. 56 participants including professionals, firefighters, academics, and researchers in fire safety engineering from 31 companies, 12 universities, and 3 Fire and Rescue Services attended the event. Several presentations and research discussions covering structural fire safety, risk assessment, fire modelling and simulations, and large-scale fire experiments were discussed during the forum. A campus tour concluded the day with a visit to the flight simulator and the Virtual Engineering Centre.
Thank you very much to the presenters and participants for contributing to an engaging and constructive forum. Finally, thank you to Efectis UK/Ireland, Trigon Fire Safety, OFR Consultants, AkzoNobel, The Concrete Centre, and University of Liverpool, sponsors of this forum (Video of the Event).
2024 The University of Edinburgh Fire Research Centre 50th Anniversary
Dr Martina Manes and Dr Xu Dai attended the one-day conference on 23rd May 2024 organised by the University of Edinburgh Fire Research Centre to celebrate their 50th anniversary with presentations from experts and professionals in the fire safety engineering field.
