BTS & BTSYM | CHAIRS’ CORNER
As part of this broader push for inclusivity, we’re
also proud to highlight the incredible work being led by Tasnia Khanom, the first-ever Chair of our newly formed Diversity, Inclusion and Women in Tunnelling Committee. In its very first term, this group has already made a powerful impact—shaping meaningful cultural celebrations and awareness-raising campaigns across the year. This group has been instrumental in shaping meaningful cultural celebrations and awareness-raising campaigns across the year. From helping deliver our International Women’s Day event and collaborating on Neurodiversity Week with the BGA-ECG, to now coordinating a special Pride Month celebration in partnership with BGA-ECG, the subcommittee is creating much-needed space for diverse voices and perspectives in our industry. Tasnia’s passion and vision are helping to shape this subcommittee into a vibrant, proactive force within BTSYM—she is laying the foundation for a lasting legacy, bringing fresh ideas that speak to the lived experiences of our members and helping to foster a truly inclusive and representative tunnelling community. Looking ahead, we’re excited to welcome Maxam on
18 September for a workshop on Drill & Blast Design and Construction Techniques, followed by a joint BTS-BTSYM lecture from Strabag on the Coire Glas project —my final event as Chair of BTSYM, which promises to be a special one. As a mining engineer, there’s something especially satisfying about ending the year with a bit of explosive— quite literally! As we used to say back at the School of Mines in Madrid: “Ante la duda, voladura”—or in other words, “When in doubt, blow it up.” We’re going big for our signature event: the BTSYM
Conference 2025, on 24 October at Arup’s London office. Sponsorship and abstract submissions are now open—don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to one of the most dynamic and inclusive events in the tunnelling calendar. More information is available on our website:
https://britishtunnelling.com/btsym/btsym- conference-2025. And, finally, just a friendly reminder: if you’re
submitting an abstract, please make sure you’ve got all the necessary permissions and NDAs from your client or contractor sorted well ahead of time—so we can share your technical content smoothly and confidently. You’ll find more details on our website.
Top:
BTSYM with other young engineers of ITAym, at WTC 2025, in Sweden
Centre:
Workshop for BTSYM, in May 2025
Bottom: BTSYM social celebrations in
summertime, London
If you’d like to get involved, collaborate, or simply
learn more about what we do, we’d love to hear from you at the contact details below. Drop us a line. Wishing everyone a wonderful summer!
btsym@britishtunnelling.com.
Past lectures via YouTube playlist:
https://britishtunnelling.com/btsym/btsym- events/ past-bts-&-btsym-lectures-on-youtube.
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