Society for Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics
An associated society of the Institution of Civil Engineers

SECED 2027 – Call for abstracts

Following the recent announcement of the SECED 2027 Conference "Engineering for a Dynamic Future" we are now delighted to issue the first call for abstracts. The deadline for abstracts submission is 30 October 2026. 

Do you have research, innovations or practical experience to share in earthquake engineering and civil engineering dynamics?
We invite researchers, academics, engineers and industry professionals to submit their abstracts for SECED 2027, bringing together the international community to exchange knowledge, showcase innovation and explore solutions for a more resilient future. From seismic hazard and structural engineering to AI, sustainability, risk, and resilience, we will showcase the breadth of research and innovation that makes this conference such an exciting opportunity to share your work.

Stay tuned on our SECED LinkedIn page for upcoming news. 

SECED Fund 2026 is closed

Applications for the SECED Fund 2026 are now closed.

The SECED Fund provides financial support to students and early-career professionals undertaking activities related to earthquake engineering and structural dynamics, including research work, research visits, conference attendance, field missions, training activities, and other initiatives aligned with the objectives of SECED.

Further details, eligibility requirements, terms and conditions, and guidance on how to apply are available on the SECED webpage: https://www.seced.org.uk/index.php/young-seced/seced-fund

SECED Fund 2025 Winners

We are happy to announce the winners of the SECED Fund Award 2025: Vikram Kumar Ramesh (PhD Student, University of Strathclyde) and Nabilah Abu Bakar (Senior Lecturer, Universiti Putra Malaysia).

Vikram’s proposal, titled “Non-Contact Vibration Monitoring of Infrastructure Using Ground-Based Radar”, aims to develop an innovative structural health monitoring platform, which will be used for monitoring vibrations of large-scale structural prototypes and bridges, both in laboratory and field conditions.

Nabilah’s proposal, titled “Building Resilience in Earthquake and Structural Dynamics Through High-School STEM Outreach”, focuses on an educational initiative designed to provide valuable learning opportunities related to earthquake and structural dynamics for students.

Both these types of activities are being funded for the first time through the SECED Fund, reflecting the scheme’s growing commitment to supporting a broad spectrum of impactful initiatives within the earthquake and civil engineering dynamics community.

Further information about the SECED Fund can be found here.

Latest SECED Newsletter issue

Our latest newsletter (Vol 37 no 2 - July 2026) is out! Click here to read it. 

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