Links to academic institutions engaged in teaching and research into masonry:
Politecnico di Milano
Dipartimento Di Architettura, Ingegneria Delle Costruzioni E Ambiente Costruito (DABC) has earned an international reputation for its research projects concerning the performance of masonry and historic masonry structures.
Leeds Beckett University
At Leeds Beckett University several themes within the Materials, Structures & Geotechnics cluster are concerned with masonry projects.
https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/
University of Minho, Portugal
The Department of Civil Engineering of the University of Minho works with masonry and historical constructions, including inspection, advanced testing and modelling, assessment and strengthening, and combining top level research, specialized consultancy and product development for the industry.