Past Events

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Large Hadron Collider

PDP suite | 07 December 2010 19:15 to 20:45
Event type: Talk

Physicists and engineers from all over the world have invested years of effort in design, construction and development of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This talk explores the technical challenges in its construction and the search for exotic particles such as 'Higgs Boson'.

Industry sector: Research & Development.

Bioethanol for Bikes

E-Learning Centre, Lutterworth College | 30 November 2010 18:30 to 20:30
Event type: Talk

(Joint with Leicestershire Area IMechE) On Thursday 26th March 2009 the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Wolverhampton Young Members panel received a presentation from Rupert Paul and Ian Calvert. Rupert is a free-lance motorcycle journalist writing for the motorcycle magazine “Superbike” at the time of the lecture. It was in his initial article shown in the January issue of the magazine that the idea for the event was conceived. Rupert was aided by his “partner in crime” Ian Calvert,

Industry sector: Energy Environment & Sustainability.

Member to Fellow Workshop

STAFFORD | 25 November 2010 18:00 to 20:00
Event type: Professional Development Event

If you have been a Member of the Institution for a number of years it is likely that you could be eligible to become a Fellow. By becoming a Fellow you will demonstrate to your colleagues, employers and clients that you have reached a high level of professional expertise. It will also show that you are a leader in the industry and are committed to and passionate about the engineering profession.

Industry sector: Non Industry Specific.

Speak Out for Engineering

Ruxton Lecture Theatre (F14) | 18 November 2010 18:30 to 21:30
Event type: Competition Event

This event is joint with Staffordshire and Shropshire Young Members and is a national IMechE sponsored competition open to Young Members and Chartered members of less than 10 years standing. Entrants have to give a 20 minute illustrated talk on an engineering topic. The talks are assessed 90% on the presentation, rather than the topic, and will be judged on the night by a panel of local members,with a cash prize of £200 for the winner. There will be four talks. Contact Martin Inglis for further

Industry sector: Non Industry Specific.

Renewable Energy

Birmingham City University | 17 November 2010 18:00 to 20:30
Event type: Talk

Talks by Craig Baker of CTC UK Ltd (part of Enertech Group) - “Heat Pumps within the Domestic Sector” and Dr Lynsey Melville of TEE, Birmingham City University - “Developments in Bio-Fuels”

Industry sector: Energy Environment & Sustainability.
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