BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Near You Event - Western Region Christmas Lecture 2024: 'The Sh uttle Case'\n\nEvent Type: Technical lecture\n\nIndustry Sector: Cross-sec tor\n\nSpeak Details: Stephen Carver\, a highly-rated lecturer at Cranfiel d University\, is known for his engaging storytelling. With practical expe rience across industries\, he simplifies complex management concepts. Step hen specialises in leadership traits of project managers and offers real-w orld insights in his talks.\n\nDescription : 🎄IMechE Western Region Chris tmas Lecture 2024: "The Shuttle Case"\n📅 Date: Tuesday\, 26th November 20 24\n⏰ Time: 18:15 to 21:00 (GMT)\n📍 Location: University of the West of E ngland (UWE)\, Frenchay Campus\, Bristol. (See below for travel and parkin g information. Please report to the School of Engineering on arrival).&nbs p\;\n💻 Format: In-Person &\; Online via Microsoft Teams. (Link to the event will be send by email).\n\n \;📝 Event Overview:\nJoin us for th e Western Region Christmas Lecture\, where Stephen Carver\, renowned lectu rer at Cranfield University\, will deliver a fascinating talk on "The Shut tle Case." This lecture explores the tragic space shuttle disasters of Cha llenger (1986) and Columbia (2003) &ndash\; both avoidable accidents that were predicted by engineers but overlooked by management.\nLearn how poor risk management\, ineffective communication\, and a failure to heed expert warnings led to these catastrophic events. Stephen Carver will unpack the lessons from these historical disasters\, offering insights on leadership \, decision-making\, and managing high-stakes projects.\nWhy Attend?\n\n Gain practical insights into risk management and leadership.\n Networ k with professionals during refreshments.\n Hear from one of the top-ra ted lecturers at Cranfield\, known for his engaging storytelling.\n\n🎤 Sp eaker Bio:\nStephen Carver is a highly-rated lecturer at Cranfield Univers ity\, where he specialises in Project and Programme Management. With real- world experience across multiple industries\, Stephen is known for simplif ying complex management concepts through his engaging\, storytelling appro ach. He is also actively involved in leadership research and works with gl obal organisations to improve management practices.\n\n\n📋 Event Details: \nRegistration:\nPlease register via the Near You platform\, indicating wh ether you will attend in person or online. You will also be asked to provi de:\n\n Any allergies or special dietary requirements\n Vehicle regi stration (for in-person attendees)\n Any access needs\n\nCloser to the event\, we will send you detailed access instructions for UWE\, or the Tea ms link if attending online.\n🍽️ Refreshments:\nLight refreshments will b e provided before the lecture for in-person attendees.\n🖊️ How to Registe r:\nTo attend this event\, please register by booking above. Spaces for in -person attendance are limited\, so early registration is advised.\n\nFor Non-IMechE Member's Please contact Jack to request tickets: \;Jack.Mas on@member.imeche.org\nWe look forward to seeing you for an evening of netw orking and insights at this year&rsquo\;s IMechE Western Region Christmas Lecture!\n📍Location and Travel Information \nUWE is a busy University and there will be multiple events\nhappening simultaneously on 26 \;Novem ber &ndash\; so make sure you go to the right\none! \nWhat three words: // /rust.relax.apply \nGoogle Maps:  \;https://maps.app.goo.gl/12Z8F5rfUG KXJAPG7\n\n\n\nUWE Frenchay Campus Map: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus- and-facilities/frenchay-campus/frenchay-campus-map \nAccess Via Car\nThe o nly car parks allocated for use are 21\, 22 and 23\n(please see map below) which belong to the exhibition centre. To access these\,\nturn off the ri ng road (A4174) and enter UWE\, turn right at the roundabout and\nfollow t he road to the car parks. Once parked\, use the multiple foot paths to\nwa lk to the School of Engineering. The walk is only 5 minutes but if you hav e\nadditional access support requirements\, please email \; matt.chapm an@member.imeche.org\nat least 48 hours before the event.\n\n\nAccess via Rail\nFilton Abbey Wood train station is about 20-30 minute walk from\nthe venue. Turn right when leaving the station and follow the MoD Abbey Wood\ nperimeter fence to the footbridge into Cheswick Village. Turn left toward s the roundabout\,\nthen turn right and walk through the UWE barrier (barr ier is for cars\, there is\na footpath to the left-hand side). Next\, turn right into a long car park where\nthere is a footpath and bridge in the f ar opposite corner into UWE. What three\nwords for the UWE barrier entranc e is ///overnight.cheeks.army or use Google Maps:\n \;https://maps.app .goo.gl/srS71fxt7jJ9aPcP7\n.\n\n\n\nContact Details: \n\n Alternative Cont act: Jack Mason EngTech MIMechE\nAddress: United Kingdom. DTEND:20241126T210000 DTSTAMP:20260618T180534Z DTSTART:20241126T181500 LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Western Region Christmas Lecture 2024: 'The Shuttle Case' UID:61b13a98-d4be-48b4-8ac3-9259a435a694 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR