Welcome to the South Eastern region.
These webpages contain information on the events and activities organised by Institution volunteers who live in Kent, Sussex and Surrey.
We run full programmes of events in these areas – for more information, click here. Events are organised by the Automobile and Railway divisions too.
If you’ve got a question about membership, professional registration or would like a presentation on the Institution at your workplace or university, contact mdm@imeche.org.
If you have an idea for an event or would like more information about volunteering to promote engineering in your area, just get in touch with one of the committee by contacting us.
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Event Type: Professional development event
13 November 2025 10:00 to 11:00
Webinar
This presentation will explain the process of becoming an Eng Tech, IEng or CEng Member of the Institution. It will also discuss what to expect in the Professional Registration interview.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
13 November 2025 12:00 to 15:00
B&W Group Ltd - Worthing
The Worthing site is Bowers & Wilkins’ headquarters and home to the manufacturing facilities for their flagship range of loudspeakers.
Woodwork, PCB assembly, Drive unit assembly, sanding, painting and automation, this site tour will delve into the exciting world of high-end audio. Participants are limited to 14 people. Industry: Audio , Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Competition event
15 November 2025 13:00 to 16 November 2025 10:00
University of Chichester - Bognor Regis
Last year, the Hobbyweight (5.44kg/12lb) UK Championships for Robot Combat were held in the Magna Science Centre – with “Revolt” becoming the reigning champion, defeating the previous champion “Semtex” in the final. This year, the championships move to the University of Chichester Tech Park, where the Hobbyweights now have their own dedicated arena.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
19 November 2025 18:00 to 19:00
IMechE HQ - London
The presentation will provide an introduction to the UITP, its structure, how it works, details on some of the topics explored by the Rolling Stock platform in the past few years and something of the work that is planned. Other areas of TfL's engagement with UITP will be covered along the ubiquitous international metro images!
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical lecture
27 November 2025 18:00 to 20:00
J106 Jellicoe building University of Greenwich - Chatham, Kent.
A talk with University of Greenwich Giving an insight to the Top Gun helmet mounted display
Industry: Aerospace Industries