Event Type: Technical lecture

18 September 2019 18:00 to 20:00

This year's address will chart the history and products of Bentley Motors since its founding by Walter Owen Bentley in 1919; “to build a fast car, a good car, the best in its class”; through the Le Mans’ successes of the 1920’s; right up to the present day under the ownership of Volkswagen AG, as the world’s leading luxury car brand; culminating in an overview of the stunning, all new third generation Continental GT.

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Technical lecture

17 September 2019 17:30 to 20:30

This is our Annual Forum bringing together engineers on topics of shared mutual interest. Representatives of the five professional institutions will hear four papers from experts in their field. The topic is Rail in the North East...Meeting the challenge.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

12 September 2019 15:00 to 17:00

This event will discuss the background to the issue of climate change and describe what engineers can do to tackle its effects with a current international project provided as an example

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Talk or debate

12 September 2019 15:00 to 17:00

This event will discuss the background to the issue of climate change and describe what engineers can do to tackle its effects with a current international project provided as an example

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Technical visit

21 August 2019 18:00 to 19:30

Caterpillar Peterlee is the global source for the Caterpillar Articulated Truck product line. This event will start with a brief history of the product line, followed by a tour of the main assembly line Participants will be taken for a visit to Caterpillar Factory. This is a free event, with limited numbers. Registration is a must for this event. Due to safety limitations at the venue, the participation will be limited to 16yrs and over only.

Industry: Manufacturing