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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
21 March 2019 18:00to20:00
UTC Plymouth - Plymouth
Talk "From Steam to Scrapheap, My Career and the IMechE" and the Devon and Cornwall Area AGM. Featuring a talk from Richard Gibbon about his career, this event will include refreshments, an account of the year and committee role elections. Join us to find out more about the committee and get involved. Please book to help us to plan the correct amount of refreshments.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
20 March 2019 18:15to19:30
National Composites Centre - Bristol
Join IMechE on a guided tour of the National Composites Centre ho are leading in the field of composites with the mission of accelerating the growth of the UK industrial output
Industry: Research & development
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Event Type: Seminar
20 March 2019 18:00to20:00
Plymouth University - Plymouth
The aim of the Submarine Dismantling Project (SDP) is to deliver a safe, environmentally responsible and cost effective solution for the dismantling of 27 of the UK’s defueled nuclear powered submarines after they have left service with the Royal Navy. Mike Donnington will be our guest speaker, Mike is currently head of the SDP activities for Babcock International Group and will talk us through Learning from Experience (LfE) in delivering such a complex nuclear project.
工业:国防
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
19 March 2019 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green (Upstairs Room) - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Seminar
19 March 2019 19:00to20:00
Room E1.02 - Exeter
The aim of the Submarine Dismantling Project (SDP) is to deliver a safe, environmentally responsible and cost effective solution for the dismantling of 27 of the UK’s defueled nuclear powered submarines. This presentation will describe the strategic approach to the SDP, the programme structure, scope and infrastructure upgrades required to support the radioactive waste removal process and a forward looking view of the challenges that lie ahead.Further information can be viewed in the attachment.
工业:国防
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Event Type: Competition event
18 March 2019 17:00to19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
One of the highlights of the year; Young Engineers (typically with less than 10 years experience) will present their papers, in competition with each other. The winner will receive a prize of £200 and will go forward for a place in the national final later in the year at Birdcage Walk, London. Other prizes for the runners-up.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical lecture
13 March 2019 19:30to21:00
EDF
Over the past year or more building work has been going ahead on Gloucestershire’s new “Energy from Waste” (GEfW) next to Junction 12 of the M5. The construction of this facility is part of a joint venture between Urbaser and Balfour Beatty (UBB Gloucestershire). The talk will address the facility as a whole and there will be a chance for questions afterwards.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
13 March 2019 19:00to19:20
EDF
AGM - All welcome. The committee seeks new members and new ideas for events.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
20 February 2019 18:00to20:00
Robbins Conference Centre - Plymouth
Professor Southwood will present a talk on his expertise in space engineering and discuss opportunities for engineers. “Space technology permeates many aspects of our society already. What are the challenges of making things work in space? Can we go beyond robots in space? How could humans live out on the final frontier? Why would we do it?”. Free refreshments will be provided at 1800. Please book to ensure we book adequate refreshments.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
18 February 2019 17:00to19:00
STEAM Museum - Swindon
JOINT EVENT WITH IET. The challenges and benefits for UK of onboard ETCS fitment to railway vehicles.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
13 February 2019 19:30to21:00
UWE - Students' Union Building Meeting Room 2 - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
13 February 2019 18:00to20:00
Devonport EfW CHP Facility - Plymouth
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Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
13 February 2019 16:00to19:00
Portsmouth University, Portland Building - Portsmouth
Lecture by Neil Drury explaining the engineering challenge to modify legacy rolling stock for a new era. Careers fayre at 16.00, lecture commence 17.30 PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE - THIS EVENT IS NOW 13 Feb
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Conference
09 February 2019 10:00to17:00
UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre - Stoke Gifford
CHAIN:Bristol is a free inter-institution event for engineers taking place at the UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre in Bristol on the 9th February 2019. Hear from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Chartered Quality Institute, the Royal Aeronautical Society and many more.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
07 February 2019 18:30to21:00
EDF
Craig Davies - IMechE Southern Business Development Executive HQ will give an interactive presentation on the current processes for progressing membership, focusing in particular on preparing for the professional interview. A number of experienced engineers will be on hand for break out one to one sessions to discuss the process of progressing membership and offer their advice.
Industry: Other Industries / Sectors
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Event Type: Technical visit
05 February 2019 19:00to21:00
Bridgwater and Taunton College - Bridgwater
The visit will be hosted by the Engineering department of Bridgwater & Taunton College.The Engineering department has benefited from huge investment in facilities and resources in recent years. The existing Energy Skills Centre has been complemented by the £8 million Advanced Engineering Centre.
Industry: Other Industries / Sectors
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Event Type: Technical visit
23 January 2019 19:00to21:30
Renishaw
The Renishaw site will demonstrate some of the Renishaw products as well as providing an overview of the company.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Careers & education
22 January 2019 13:00to17:00
Room E1.02 - Exeter
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Devon and Somerset Area) and the Engineering Faculty at Exeter College are holding an event which aims to present to undergraduate engineers the various pathways to improving their employability and career progression. This event will be held at the Exeter College Technology Center, College Way, Exeter, EX1 3PZ in the Student Lounge.The event program is attached.
Industry: Other Industries / Sectors
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
16 January 2019 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green (Upstairs Room) - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Careers & education
15 January 2019 17:30to20:30
Blackfriars Distillery - Plymouth
This informal event is an opportunity for students to meet professional engineers and learn about the day-to-day jobs locally in engineering. Tour tickets now sold out, the careers networking will begin at 6.15pm. Ticket price includes a choice of cocktail (non-alcoholic also provided).
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
09 January 2019 18:00to21:00
Bristol Blue Glass - Bristol
加入the Bath and Bristol Young Members for our post-Christmas Bristol Blue Glass tour! Make your very own glass.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
09 January 2019 17:00to19:00
Davidson House - Reading
JOINT EVENT WITH PWI Matthew Savastano explains his role in the project to provide new high speed railway network in western USA
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
08 January 2019 18:00to20:00
Devonport EfW CHP Facility - Plymouth
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Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Careers & education
14 December 2018 09:30to11:30
UWE Room 4Q07 - Bristol
Want to enthuse children about engineering? Come and have a go at some fun, engaging design and make projects and find out how the activities can be used to inspire the next generation. and listen to a talk on STEM engagement. Create your own electric fan boats and vibrating brush monsters. Class packs will be available for attendees to conduct the activities in school.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
13 December 2018 18:30to19:30
大学啊f the West of England - Bristol
Join engineer and award winning author Professor Jon Holt, AKA the ‘Engineer in the Hat,’ for a magical evening of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
13 December 2018 18:00to20:00
Devonport Energy from Waste Facility - Plymouth
Cancelled due to Christmas Commitments. We wish you a wonderful holiday period and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
12 December 2018 19:00to20:00
Alumni Auditorium - Exeter
晚上参加我们的一个交互式家庭of fun, facts and physics about lifeboats and the incredible work carried out by the men and women of the RNLI. You will learn about how lifeboats are designed to withstand the worst conditions the sea can throw at them as well as the equipment that lifeboat crews use to protect them from the elements
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
11 December 2018 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green (Upstairs Room) - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
11 December 2018 18:00to20:30
Glendenning Theatre D Block - Bristol
This is the annual joint Professional Engineering Institutions Family Christmas Lecture for the Bristol Area. This year Reach Robotics, developers of the Mekamon battle-gaming entertainment robot (https://mekamon.com/) will deliver the highly entertaining lecture
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Seminar
10 December 2018 18:00to20:00
Plymouth Royal Corinthian Yacht Club - Plymouth
Historically engineers relied on craftsmen to make their projects work. We'll look at a few examples to see whether this is still true today..... Geoff Wallis will be our guest speaker for this intriguing presentation.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
10 December 2018 17:00to20:00
STEAM Museum - Swindon
Peter Jennings explains the history of steam railmotors and the restoration of the Great Western Society's example.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical visit
29 November 2018 18:30to20:30
HiETA Technologies - Bristol
The Bath & Bristol YMP would like to invite you to visit HiETA Technologies, a company specialising in the design, development and manufacture of high efficiency components and systems utilising the technology of Additive Manufacturing. This event is a repeat of our over subscribed summer event. We invite members of all ages and experiences to come along and learn more about Additive Manufacturing.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Professional development event
20 November 2018 08:15to13 November 2018 11:00
National Composites Centre - Bristol
我们欢迎所有IMechE的成员manbetx体育注册Western Region to the National Composites Centre(NCC), Bristol, for an Additive Manufacturing(AM) Awareness Event in conjunction with the Knowledge Transfer Network. The event aims to cover the potential benefits of Additive Manufacturing to a wide range of businesses, and identify and address the current barriers to its uptake within industry, both locally and nationally, as well as from SMEs to OEMs.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Competition event
17 November 2018 10:00to14:30
Devonport Energy from Waste Facility - Plymouth
CANCELLED DUE TO LOW NUMBERS Enter Speak Out for Engineering to compete for cash prizes! Speak Out for Engineering is a competition designed to develop verbal and visual communication in explaining technical mechanical engineering related subjects. The competition is open to any Affiliate, Associate or Young Member of the Institution. The event is free for applicants and spectators and includes a free tour of the MVV Energy from Waste Plant.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
14 November 2018 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green (Downstairs Alley) - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
14 November 2018 19:30to21:00
EDF
Event joint with IET. The talk will cover everything from trackbed to train with the odd station stop in between, the talk will also make a few comparisons with the original line construction.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Professional development event
14 November 2018 17:00to20:30
Claverton Rooms
Presentation of the experience gained in the first year of operation on GWR of the new Hitachi IET trains. Careers fayre at 17.00; lecture commences 18.00
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
13 November 2018 18:00to20:00
Harewood House - Plymouth
德文郡和康沃尔郡区有限公司mmittee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Careers & education
07 November 2018 19:30to22:00
The White Harte - Bristol
Careers and Beers gives you an opportunity to engage with recent graduates from engineering companies in the Bristol area.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Competition event
25 October 2018 18:30to21:00
Arup - Bristol
The Bristol & Bath Young Members Panel would like to invite entrants to the Bristol heat of the 'Speak Out for Engineering' (SofE) competition.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
18 October 2018 19:00to21:00
大学啊f Exeter - Room 004 - Exeter
The lecture will provide an overview of the various components that make up a typical transmission, and the design studies and trade-offs that must be made at the development phase. Examples from recent projects undertaken at Leonardo will be given, with a focus on development of the up-rated transmission system for the AW159 Wildcat. The speaker will also bring a 3rd scale Lynx gearbox, made by ALM for the audience “to have a play with”.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Talk or debate
17 October 2018 19:00to20:30
EDF
The Centre for Nature Inspired Engineering, CNIE, at UCL draws lessons from nature to create new materials and technology. The CNIE pursues innovation by uncovering the fundamental mechanisms underlying optimal solutions and universal features in nature. Rather than simply mimicking nature out of context, it creates artificial systems endowed with the key attributes of natural models that are responsible for desirable features such as scalability, robustness, material and energy efficiency.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
17 October 2018 18:30to20:30
Swindon College - Swindon
JOINT EVENT WITH IET. The first of two lectures (see also 18 Feb 2019) on the impact of the digital technology revolution. How does the railway need to change to embrace digital technology?
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
10 October 2018 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green (Upstairs Room) - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
10 October 2018 18:00to20:00
Royal Western Yacht Club - Plymouth
德文郡和康沃尔郡区有限公司mmittee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Seminar
09 October 2018 18:00to20:00
Opie Lecture Theatre, Cornwall College - Cornwall
Hosted by Cornwall College Technology department, the Area Committee brings you a talk on the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP). This is a joint event with the IMechE Process Industries Division Board. Brian Robinson, Programme Manager (Commercial Vehicles) will give a talk on behalf of LowCVP entitled "Reducing emissions from heavy and commercial vehicles; the fuels, technologies and policies to transform the sector".
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
04 October 2018 19:00to21:00
大学啊f Bristol - Bristol
WESTERN AEROSPACE CENTRE PRESTIGE LECTURE 2018 EVOLUTION AND REVOLUTION IN AVIATION: THE JET ENGINES OF TOMORROW AND ELECTRIFIED FLIGHT
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Careers & education
26 September 2018 14:00to16:00
UWE Room 2Q43 - Bristol
Want to enthuse children about engineering? Come and have a go at some fun, engaging design and make projects and listen to a talk on STEM engagement. Create your own balloon buggies and fan boats, and find out how the activities can be used to inspire the next generation. Class packs will be available for attendees to conduct the activities in school.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
24 September 2018 18:00to13 September 2018 20:00
Devonport EfW CHP Facility - Plymouth
This is the postponed committee meeting from 13/9/18. This meeting is an opportunity to meet the committee and find out about upcoming plans. A number of committee members will be standing down in May 2019 and so if you are interested in joining the committee or getting more involved, please come along to find out more.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
20 September 2018 18:30to21:00
Room TC016 - TAUNTON
Highways England has over 300 miles of smart motorway and this is set to increase this to over 500 miles by 2020. A key element of smart motorways is the real time management of speed to improve traffic flow and reduce accidents. This talk will cover the evolution of smart motorways and how speed restrictions help improve traffic flow.
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: Talk or debate
19 September 2018 19:00to20:30
EDF
The talk will describe the key elements of the engine control system with respect to design, development, manufacture and in-service support. The fundamental concepts of aircraft engine control will be introduced, offering an appreciation of the challenges faced in the development of a complex, safety critical, system. The complexities of the aircraft system interface will also be introduced, exploring fault messaging methods and determination of aircraft despatch.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Careers & education
16 September 2018 07:30to17:00
Castle Combe Circuit - Chippenham
Greenpower’s Castle Combe Western Regional Heat for the schools’ electric car design and racing project is running again and need volunteer helpers on the day.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
12 September 2018 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
03 September 2018 17:00to19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
New railway division chairman (and our immediate past chair) Andy Mellors gives his chairman's address which will examine the economic and wider societal benefits which the rail industry delivers and consider the current challenges facing the industry, the engineering profession and our Institution.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
16 August 2018 18:00to20:00
Crownhill Library - Plymouth
德文郡和康沃尔郡区有限公司mmittee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Seminar
16 August 2018 18:00to20:00
YMCA Plymouth - Plymouth
The IMechE Devon and Cornwall Area Committee would like to invite you to the final part of a two part series of seminars on Project Management and Contract Execution. There will be an opportunity to ask questions to the speaker and network after the seminar. Tea/Coffee will be provided.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
14 August 2018 18:30to20:30
HiETA Technologies - Bristol
The Bath & Bristol YMP would like to invite you to visit HiETA Technologies, a company specialising in the design, development and manufacture of high efficiency components and systems utilising the technology of Additive Manufacturing.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Seminar
25 July 2018 18:00to20:00
YMCA Plymouth - Plymouth
The IMechE Devon and Cornwall Area Committee would like to invite you to the first part of a two part series of seminars on Project Management and Contract Execution. There will be an opportunity to ask questions to the speaker and network after the seminar. Tea/Coffee will be provided.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Social event
25 July 2018 17:00to20:00
Great Western Society DIDCOT
Traditional summer event, with an evening event on site exclusively for Railway Division. Visit includes a buffet tea, pre-booking ESSENTIAL Please register on this website
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
18 July 2018 19:30to21:00
*TBC
***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THE 18TH JULY*** Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
11 July 2018 19:30to21:00
EDF
POSTPONED DUE TO WORLD CUP MATCH - Remap custom-makes equipment to help disabled people live more independent lives. Find out more about the successful work of Remap and how to get involved.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
10 July 2018 18:00to20:00
*TBC
德文郡和康沃尔郡区有限公司mmittee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
04 July 2018 18:00to20:00
RAF Brize Norton - Oxfordshire
Visit the A400M Atlas maintenance facility at RAF Brize Norton. This is a chance to see the RAF’s newest transport aircraft and the maintenance facilities. Refreshments will not be provided but after the visit it is planned to stop at a local pub
工业:国防
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Event Type: Careers & education
23 June 2018 00:00to23:59
*TBC
Take part in the International Women in Engineering Day 2018. How will you get involved?
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Careers & education
21 June 2018 16:30to19:00
Becton Dickinson, Belliver Way - Plymouth
女性在茎普利茅斯的下一个季度的网络event will be held at Becton Dickinson and will involve a short tour of the venue.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Technical visit
15 June 2018 10:30to12:30
Levant Road - Cornwall
This is the 119th Engineering Heritage Award being awarded by the IMechE. Levant Mine would like to invite the local IMechE membership and the general public to this prestigious celebration. The unveiling will be performed by IMechE Representative, John Challenger, IMechE Cornwall Representative, along with Ian Marsh, the General Manager for the West Cornwall portfolio in the National Trust and Ron Flaxman, Trevithick Society Member and dedicated volunteer at Levant Mine and Beam Engine.
Industry: Power Industries
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
14 June 2018 18:00to20:00
Devonport Energy from Waste Facility - Plymouth
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Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
13 June 2018 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Careers & education
05 June 2018 00:00to10 June 2018 23:59
*TBC
Cheltenham Science Festival - Exhibitions, Talks, Practical Events. How will you get involved?
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
30 May 2018 19:00to20:00
Teleconference - Contact organiser for details
Monthly area committee meeting. If you would like to get involved in the committee and help us organise local talks, visits and events then please get in touch, you will be most welcome!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
24 May 2018 18:00to20:00
Devonport Energy from Waste Facility - Plymouth
加入the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Committee for an in depth tour of the new Energy from Waste plant located in Devonport, Plymouth. The visit will be two fold, a presentation about how the plant operates followed by a tour of the facility.
Industry: Power Industries
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Event Type: Technical visit
23 May 2018 18:30to20:30
Wessex Water - Bristol
Bath and Bristol Young Members' Panel are proud to announce a technical visit to Wessex Water's waste processing plant. This tour is a must for engineers working in process related industries or for those who just want to see real world engineering in action!
Industry: Process Industries
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Event Type: Professional development event
22 May 2018 18:30to20:30
Lecture Theatre 1N05 - Bristol
Find the right route for you to professional registration, at all levels, with Alan King Business Develop Manager.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
20 May 2018 13:00to16:00
Aerospace Bristol - Bristol
加入this guided tour to Aerospace Bristol for your chance to travel through the decades of Bristol’s aviation. Your journey takes you from the beginnings of the British and Colonial Aeroplane Company in 1910 all the way through to the modern day, where you will explore cutting-edge technology, and look ahead to an exciting future, discovering how the next generation of engineers will continue to push aerospace technology to new heights and reach for the stars.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Technical visit
17 May 2018 10:00to14:00
Reading Depot
Daytime visit to brand new wheel lathe installed in the existing Reading depot, pre-booking ESSENTIAL Please register on this website
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Talk or debate
16 May 2018 18:00to19:30
EDF
Harnessing a major scientific breakthrough and the latest technology, Moltex Energy are developing radically better nuclear reactors to safely, cleanly and economically power the planet in the 21st century.
Industry: Nuclear power
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Event Type: Talk or debate
15 May 2018 19:00to22:00
The Kings Head - Bristol
A part of the Pint of Science events taking place across Bristol in May, this event on transport for the future is organised by the IMechE.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
09 May 2018 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
09 May 2018 18:00to20:00
*TBC
德文郡和康沃尔郡区有限公司mmittee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
08 May 2018 18:00to21:00
Leonardo Works - Yeovil
In May 2001 a national program was created for the application of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) in Great Britain. This program has been included and updated in cross industry work to form part of the national operation strategy, led by Network Rail.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Talk or debate
30 April 2018 18:30to21:00
大学啊f Exeter - Room 004 - Exeter
The Bloodhound Story and the importance of inspiration for global education.
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: Careers & education
27 April 2018 00:00to28 April 2018 00:00
Tropicana (Weston-super-Mare) - Weston-super-Mare
Celebrate the Year of the Engineer by helping to enthuse the next generation. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, Brownie or Cub packs etc. to visit the IMechE stand in Zone 2 of the Big Bang at Weston. Get your hands on our working models made using everyday household objects – motorised vehicles, fairground rides, vibrating brush monsters, fan boats, programmable models and many more.
Industry: Other Industries / Sectors
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Event Type: Technical visit
25 April 2018 17:45to19:45
Product Assessment & Reliability Centre LTD - Bideford
德文郡和manbetx体育注册康沃尔郡IMechE区域委员会like to welcome you to a facility tour of Product Assessment and Reliability Centre (PARC) LTD based in Bideford, North Devon. This visit will be two fold whereby we will have a presentation about PARC, followed by a tour of the facility and subject to current workload there may be a short demonstration.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Careers & education
25 April 2018 14:00to16:00
UWE Room Number 2Q42 - Bristol
Help inspire and enthuse more children about STEM. This event consists of a lecture on STEM engagement followed by a practical workshop in which participants will construct their own vibrating brush monster, whilst learning how to conduct the activity in class. Class packs of materials will be provided for participants to run the activity in a primary school of their choice.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Competition event
23 April 2018 18:00to21:00
Queens Building, University of Bristol - Bristol
WHERE: Queen’s Building, University of Bristol - Bristol WHEN: 23rd April 2018, 6pm for a 6:30pm start WHO: All members and non-members welcome, no tickets required.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Talk or debate
19 April 2018 20:00to22:00
Pomme d’Or Hotel - St Helier, Jersey
The 27km Large Hadron Collider (LHC), situated 150 metres under the Swiss-French boarder at CERN near Geneva, is the World's most powerful particle accelerator.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
18 April 2018 19:30to21:00
Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts - St Peter Port, Guernsey
The 27km Large Hadron Collider (LHC), situated 150 metres under the Swiss-French boarder at CERN near Geneva, is the World's most powerful particle accelerator.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
18 April 2018 18:00to20:00
Devonport Energy from Waste Facility - Plymouth
德文郡和康沃尔郡区有限公司mmittee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
2018年4月18日12点to14:00
Severn Trent Water Ltd - CHELTENHAM
See event description for full details...
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
17 April 2018 19:00to22:00
White Hart pub - Wroughton, Swindon
A brief AGM followed by refreshments and a game of pub skittles
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
16 April 2018 17:00to19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
AGM of the Railway Division South Western centre followed by presentation on the engineering and commercial challenges of life extension of existing rolling stock
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
11 April 2018 19:30to21:00
UWE - Students' Union Building Meeting Room 2 - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
22 March 2018 20:00to22:00
Pomme d’Or Hotel - St Helier, Jersey
Atlantis is a global developer of renewable energy projects with more than 1,000 megawatts in various stages of development including the world’s flagship tidal stream project, MeyGen, the first phase of which will soon be delivered into commercial operation in Scotland A tidal stream project of up to 398MW at an offshore site between Scotland’s northernmost coast and the island of Stroma.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Talk or debate
21 March 2018 19:30to21:00
Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts - St Peter Port, Guernsey
Atlantis is a global developer of renewable energy projects with more than 1,000 megawatts in various stages of development including the world’s flagship tidal stream project, MeyGen, the first phase of which will soon be delivered into commercial operation in Scotland A tidal stream project of up to 398MW at an offshore site between Scotland’s northernmost coast and the island of Stroma.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Talk or debate
20 March 2018 19:30to21:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
Graphene and 2D Materials Take Off - Joint Lecture with RAeS (Update 16/03/18: Event now confirmed)
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
15 March 2018 19:00to21:00
Centek Limited - Newton Abbot
Centek is based in Newton Abbot, Devon, where it designs, manufactures and tests equipment for the Oil and Gas industry. Their main focus is the manufacture and development of bow spring Centralisers that are used to retain steel casing pipes centrally within the drilled bore hole of both on-shore and off-shore rigs.The production facilities in the UK (and its sister plant in the US) are run using lean manufacturing principles and with an unwavering focus on repeatability.
Industry: Coal / Oil / Gas
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
14 March 2018 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
13 March 2018 18:00to20:00
Portland Square Stonehouse Lecture Theatre - Plymouth
德文郡和manbetx体育注册康沃尔郡IMechE区域委员会like to invite you for an exciting evening lecture on Synthetic Biology and Bio-Nanomechanics, in particular Engineering and Design with Biology. There will be a networking opportunity after this event and potentially some examples of things that have been developed using synthetic biology.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Competition event
12 March 2018 17:00to19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
One of the highlights of the year; Young Engineers (typically with less than 10 years experience) will present their papers, in competition with each other. If you would like to take part and submit a paper please contact m.james4@ntlworld.com
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Careers & education
09 March 2018 00:00to18 March 2018 23:59
*TBC
Take part in the UK’s biggest celebration of science. How will you get involved?
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
08 March 2018 18:30to20:30
Royal Western Yacht Club - Plymouth
Our Annual General Meeting, at which we will hold elections for officers of the committee. Details of the elections can be found on our "Committee" pages.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
08 March 2018 18:00to20:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
This is the 115th Engineering Heritage Award being awarded by the IMechE. Safran Landing Systems would like to invite the local IMechE membership and general public to this prestigious celebration at 18.00pm on Thursday, March 8. The unveiling will be performed by IMechE Representative, Mr John Wood, Chair of the Heritage Committee and Past President of the IMechE.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Talk or debate
06 March 2018 19:30to21:30
EDF
The problem of plastic waste hit the headlines in 2017 and the story continues to unfold in 2018. What are the technical solutions to plastic waste, how can it be recycled?
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
06 March 2018 19:00to19:20
EDF
AGM - All welcome. The committee seeks new members and new ideas for events.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
21 February 2018 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Social event
17 February 2018 12:00to14:00
Moor Beer Co - Bristol
巴斯和布里斯托尔年轻成员小组想invite to tour the craft beer brewery Moor Beer Co right in the heart of Bristol. Come and join us for a social event!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
13 February 2018 18:30to20:00
Royal Western Yacht Club - Plymouth
德文郡和康沃尔郡区有限公司mmittee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
07 February 2018 19:30to21:00
EDF
** Date changed to Wednesday 7th Feb. ** Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D Printing has the ability to produce parts with freedom of geometry and enabling the operator to fully control the production process chain. We predict that in five years ahead, the prospect of Functionally Graded Additive Manufacturing (FGAM) will enable us to focus on material-centric fabrication by highlighting the structure-property relationship.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
05 February 2018 17:00to19:00
STEAM Museum - Swindon
Joint event with IET. Robert Phillpotts from TE Connectivity explains the ‘mystery’ of what goes on between the pantograph and the traction transformer, how the equipment has evolved and the latest innovations being applied to this aspect of train design.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Careers & education
01 February 2018 19:30to22:00
The White Harte - Bristol
Careers and Beers gives you an opportunity to engage with recent graduates from engineering companies in the Bristol area.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Competition event
01 February 2018 18:30to21:00
Marina Bar - Plymouth
Come and join the IMechE, RINA and IMarEST for a joint institution pub quiz!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
31 January 2018 18:00to20:00
Cranfield University (Shrivenham)
A talk on the Natural Environment Research (NERC) MST Radar Facility at Aberystwyth, which is an atmospheric science field station.This talk will use sky-camera images and sequences to illustrate the significance of some particular cloud types.
Industry: Other Industries / Sectors
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Event Type: Competition event
31 January 2018 00:00to00:00
Online Submission
Western Aerospace Centre 2017 Prize. Prize competition deadline is 31st January 2018, and the paper presentation evening is planned for April 2018.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Technical lecture
22 January 2018 19:00to21:00
Room 2Q49 Frenchay Campus, UWE - Bristol
Prof Mark Gillan explains how Wavepower used modelling, simulation and other techniques from industries such as Formula 1 to fast-track development of their Wave Energy Conversion device.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Talk or debate
18 January 2018 19:30to21:00
大学啊f Gloucestershire, Park Campus, Elwes Building
联合事件与专业。讲座将涵盖天鹅的原因sea Bay was chosen as the site, the layout and functioning of the lagoon, how it will be constructed and how the turbines will be installed and commissioned. **IET booking page shows event fully booked, if you attend without booking there may be no seats available. **
Industry: Power Industries
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
17 January 2018 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Careers & education
17 January 2018 13:30to16:00
大学啊f Exeter - Room 004 - Exeter
Today, working hard to support our 111,000 members, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the market leader among professional engineering bodies. It is a go-ahead organisation with global reach that truly represents and reflects the profession: encouraging professional registration and long-term career development. We encourage high profile education initiatives, which inspire the next generation to work in engineering.
Industry: Other Industries / Sectors
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Event Type: Technical lecture
16 January 2018 00:00to19 January 2018 00:00
*TBC
Safety culture requires an atmosphere in which individuals are not unduly punished or blamed for their mistakes. This is an ideal which is difficult to achieve in practice; when things really do go wrong, people’s reaction is often to protect themselves by pointing the finger of blame at others.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
15 January 2018 17:45to20:00
Dartmouth Visitor Centre - Dartmouth
The Dartmouth Newcomen Engine was awarded an IMechE Heritage Award in October 2017. Now, the Dartmouth Visitor Centre, Newcomen Society and IMechE Devon and Cornwall Area Committee invite you to visit this exciting piece of history that has been underappreciated for decades.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
09 January 2018 18:00to20:00
Devonport Energy from Waste Facility - Plymouth
德文郡和康沃尔郡区有限公司mmittee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
03 January 2018 17:15to19:00
Davidson House - Reading
Cliff Perry reprises his personal perspective of the performance of the UK railway, presented in his inimitable manner. Joint event with PWI Thames Valley
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Talk or debate
12 December 2017 19:00to21:00
Alumni Auditorium - Exeter
Come and join us at this fun and interactive talk where you’ll learn about how lifeboats are designed to withstand the worst conditions the sea can throw at them as well as the equipment that lifeboat crews use to protect them from the elements .
Industry: Other Industries / Sectors
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
11 December 2017 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
11 December 2017 18:30to20:30
*TBC
德文郡和康沃尔郡区有限公司mmittee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Social event
11 December 2017 17:00to19:00
STEAM Museum - Swindon
Peter Bennett introduces the local preserved railway, explains their problems and solutions and plans for the future. Please note the change of speaker from the printed programme, Alan Bielby is unable to join us, but we have a very able replacement in Peter Bennett. Followed by complementary hot buffet
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Social event
07 December 2017 18:00to20:00
Room 2B 205 (UWE) - Bristol
What is the history of Airfix? How did it rise to become Britain’s most prolific toy manufacturer, and how does it survive today in a vastly different toy market? How does the company use the latest cutting edge methods to research and produce the current generation of market-leading model aircraft? And what models are coming in the future, for Santa Claus to put under your tree next year? Book via IET web site
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
07 December 2017 17:00to20:00
大学啊f Exeter - Cornwall
Sean and Zaid will provide an overview of the background to the work and details of the technical challenges encountered along with the solutions developed for Postharvest food loss reduction. Sean will also provide insight into the commercial and humanitarian plans for the future This event is in association with the IMechE's Food and Drink Engineering Committee and the IMechE Energy, Environment and Sustainability Group. FREE MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES TO HELP NETWORKING AFTER THE TALK
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
06 December 2017 18:00to21:00
Bristol Blue Glass - Bristol
Get in the Christmas spirit by blowing your own Christmas bauble out of the famous Bristol Blue Glass!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
22 November 2017 18:30to20:00
大学啊f West of England - Bristol
Lecture by Andy Penrose explaining the exciting new Hitachi IET and the plans for its mobilisation. There will be a Careers Fair before the lecture, commencing at 17.00. Following the lecture there will be complementary beer and pizza for attendees.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical visit
22 November 2017 18:00to20:00
Applied Automation Ltd - Plymouth
加入the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Committee for an in depth tour of Applied Automation's factory based in Plymouth. The visit will be two fold, a presentation about Applied Automation followed by a tour of the facility.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
08 November 2017 19:30to21:00
BAWA - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
06 November 2017 18:30to20:30
East Pool Mine - Redruth
德文郡和康沃尔郡区有限公司mmittee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This will be our first committee meeting in Cornwall and the committee are more than willing to car share with anyone who would like to come along. Please contact Lauren who's details are at the bottom of the event page.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
02 November 2017 18:00to21:00
Leonardo Works - Yeovil
The talk will cover the basic concepts and attraction of fusion as an energy source. It will go on to review the activities at the UKAEA at developing fusion as a technology, including the Joint European Torus.
Industry: Nuclear power
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Event Type: Professional development event
01 November 2017 16:30to19:00
Room 1 N05 - Bristol
Do you want to engage audiences at public events but don’t know where to get started? This workshop is aimed at engineers who want to develop their communication skills ready to meet new audiences at festivals, science centres and community events. The workshop will help engineers to understand public audiences and events, design a suitable activity, and plan out their engagement opportunities.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
23 October 2017 17:00to19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
New railway division chairman Richard McClean gives his chairman's address which will consider the appropriate role of engineering and engineers in contributing to the future railway industry in a complex and changing world
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Official visit
21 October 2017 14:30to16:00
Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre - Dartmouth
This is the 110th Engineering Heritage Award being awarded by the IMechE. The event is organised to coincide with the Dartmouth Food Festival. Dartmouth Visitor Centre would like to invite the local IMechE membership to this prestigious celebration at the Dartmouth Newcomen Engine at 2.30pm on Saturday October 21. The unveiling will be performed by Past President of IMechE, Andrew Ives jointly with the Mayor of Dartmouth Cllr Richard Cooke and will be followed by a short reception in the centre.
Industry: Power Industries
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
11 October 2017 19:30to21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
11 October 2017 18:30to20:30
Services Design Solution - Plymouth
德文郡和康沃尔郡区有限公司mmittee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
10 October 2017 18:30to20:30
Swindon College - Swindon
JOINT EVENT WITH IET Andrew Lawrence will introduce will introduce formal methods and describe how they are applied to automatically check the correctness of real world train control systems
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Professional development event
05 October 2017 17:00to19:00
Brittany Ferries - Plymouth
An exciting opportunity to see behind the scenes at Brittany Ferries Plymouth Ferry Port, the tour will be led by the knowledgeable and experienced Port Operations Manager Steve Lawrie, who will take us around the behind the scenes areas of a visiting cruise ship! We are limited to 15 spaces for this event but we will take reserve bookings, please use the contact details below to book a reserve slot.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Careers & education
04 October 2017 18:30to20:30
UWE - Room 2Q42 - Bristol
Want to enthuse children about engineering but not sure how to go about it? Come and find out how some fun, engaging design and build projects can be used to inspire the next generation.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Careers & education
04 October 2017 18:30to20:30
UWE - Room 2Q42 - Bristol
Want to enthuse children about engineering but not sure how to go about it? Come and find out how some fun, engaging design and build projects can be used to inspire the next generation.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
02 October 2017 19:00to21:00
Room 1.11 Merchant Venturer's Building - Bristol
Robert Piechocki explains how with infrastructure supervised connectivity and sensing, Connected Autonomous Vehicles will enhance road safety and traffic flows; and resolve intersection contention. Book via IET website
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: Technical lecture
02 October 2017 19:00to20:30
大学啊f Bristol - Bristol
Tim’s lecture “Future Wing Development” will cover the Airbus business today, challenges going forward and Wing Technology development activities. Followed by buffet food and networking opportunities.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Talk or debate
27 September 2017 18:30to21:00
Lecture Room A - TAunton
The introduction of Digital Railway presents an unparalleled opportunity to develop innovative approaches to the use of technology for both the management and delivery of Britan's Railways.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Talk or debate
21 September 2017 20:00to22:00
Pomme d’Or Hotel - St Helier, Jersey
Colin Froude (Squadron Leader, Royal Air Force Retd) will talk about the challenges associated with testing large aircraft. Drawing on his flying experience, Colin will describe the origins of the Heavy Aircraft Test and Evaluation Squadron which is based at Boscombe Down. Colin will also discuss the Squadron’s roles which include testing modifications, R&D work and Met Research Flights.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Talk or debate
20 September 2017 19:30to21:00
Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts - Guernsey
Colin Froude (Squadron Leader, Royal Air Force Retd) will talk about the challenges associated with testing large aircraft. Drawing on his flying experience, Colin will describe the origins of the Heavy Aircraft Test and Evaluation Squadron which is based at Boscombe Down. Colin will also discuss the Squadron’s roles which include testing modifications, R&D work and Met Research Flights.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Technical lecture
18 September 2017 17:00to19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
Steve Baker presents the problems, solutions and successes of this new railway line, giving a new alternative route from Oxford to London
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Competition event
2017年9月17日07:30时to17:00
Castle Combe Circuit - Chippenham
Greenpower’s Castle Combe event for the schools’ electric car design and racing project is running again. This is the 12th year we have supported this event, one of the most popular in the Greenpower schedule with almost 100 cars racing. The event is a great way to encourage pupils to consider a career in engineering whilst having a good day out. To make the day successful we need help scrutineering, marshalling, prize judging and more. Spectators/families are also welcome, it is free entry.
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: Social event
16 September 2017 10:00to16:00
Commercial Wharf - PLYMOUTH
Build a boat out of nothing but a few sheets of cardboard and some sticky tape, then sail it around our course in Plymouth harbour!
Industry: Cross-sector