Skip to 0 minutes and 10 secondsProblem solvers from a range of academic disciplines and professions are needed to shape the future of the transport sector, and find practical, sustainable solutions to the transport challenges faced in the 21st century. The Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds boasts cutting-edge driving simulation technology, research areas of global interest, a diverse range of academic skill sets, and some of the most advanced modelling software available today. We've crafted this online course to explain how the changing nature of society affects transport, and explore how we can develop and evaluate solutions to address global challenges in transport infrastructure and operations. Do you have a mind for complex problem solving? Join Transport Systems, Global Issues and Future Innovations today.
Transport Systems: Global Issues and Future Innovations
Explore how and why transport systems must change in the 21st century
Understand the challenges faced by the transport sector and how transport professionals can develop systems and services that meet the needs of the 21st century.
Discover the factors for effective transport planning and modelling, and examine the role of transport professionals in designing solutions for the future. Learn how emerging technologies such as Connected and autonomous vehicles and high-speed rail can address global issues and examine how transport sector solutions can become sustainable, reduce pollution and improve the health and safety of citizens globally.
What topics will you cover?
- The current state of transport.
- Challenges facing the transport sector.
- The changing nature of society and how transport is adapting.
- Designing highway infrastructure.
- Careers in the transport sector.
- The cost of transportation – vehicle noise, emissions and the effects on public health.
- The cost of transportation – maintaining infrastructure, energy and climate change.
- How engineering and technology can address some of the challenges facing the transport sector.
- Designing the transportation of the future.
Who is this accredited by?
The CPD Certification Service (member): This course is seeking accreditation by the CPD Certification Service. Once approved it can be used to provide evidence of your continuing professional development.
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
Who is the course for?
This course is for undergraduate students and mid-career professionals interested in a career in the transport industry.
It will be especially useful for undergraduates studying engineering, urban planning, mathematics, economics, geography and psychology. It will also be useful for mid-career professionals already working in the transport sector or considering a move to the transport sector from other areas such as engineering, scientific research, local and national government policy making, construction and logistics.
Who will you learn with?
Yue Huang
Lecturer in Transport Engineering,
Institute for Transport Studies,
University of Leeds
Who developed the course?
As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.
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