Event Type: Seminar

26 September 2019 18:00 to 20:00

Williams Advanced Engineering is the technology and engineering services business of the Williams Group. In addition to providing engineering, testing and manufacturing services to blue chip customers Williams actively supports UK technology start-ups through its Technology Ventures arm. Come and hear how Williams are helping to support innovators developing products ranging from energy saving aerofoils for supermarket fridges to 3D-printed bionic arms.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

05 October 2019 13:00 to 18:00

Bath and Bristol Young Members Panel would like to invite you to tour the Thatcher Cider Brewery in Somerset. The Panel has arranged a minibus to transport people to and from Bristol City Center.

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

08 October 2019 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Seminar

08 October 2019 18:00 to 20:00

The Tamar bridge is an iconic landmark in Plymouth. It connects Devon to Cornwall from the City of Plymouth to the west side of Saltash. The Bridge carries over 16million vehicles a year with some busy weekdays see the daily toll hit 50,000. This talk will focus on how this critical piece of infrastructure is managed including it's history and construction.

Industry: Construction & building services

Event Type: Technical lecture

08 October 2019 18:30 to 20:00

Neil Warburton of Atkins will present the signalling interlocking system in use medium applications around the world.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Professional development event

09 October 2019 18:00 to 19:30

A team of experienced Engineers will be available for one-to-one consultation for candidates aspiring to be Chartered Engineers or Fellows.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

09 October 2019 19:30 to 21:00

Siddartha Khastgir, Head of Verification and Validation, Connected & Autonomous Vehicles at WMG, University of Warwick will present: 'Engineering a safe driverless car future'. Currently over 1.25 million people die on roads due to road accidents. Over 90% of these accidents occur due to driver error. Surely, removing the driver from the driving task is the best thing, right? Talk to start at 7:30pm with refreshments from 7pm. (Joint Event with IET Gloucestershire)

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

15 October 2019 19:30 to 21:00

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! We have several events before the end of the year including lectures on modelling nuclear reactors and an electric hybrid plane as well as a tour of the Brabazon hangars in Filton. Come along if you want to help run the events or if you want to arrange

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

16 October 2019 19:00 to 21:00

Arkell’s Brewery have kindly offered IMechE Swindon Area members a guided tour of the brewery on Wednesday 16th October 2019. The maximum tour size is 15 so, initially, it is a member only event. The tour will start at 7:00 pm and last for about 2 hours. It includes the tasting of Arkell’s ales, brewery tour and a hot and cold buffet Members: free, paid by the Institution. Non-Members (if space): £10.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

25 October 2019 09:30 to 16:30

Complete your IEng or CEng application with support from Institution staff, and have it practically ready to submit by the end of the day.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

01 November 2019 00:00 to 03 November 2019 00:00

Three days of interesting talks and workshops relating to design. The 2019 festival's theme is 'together', exploring how design and creativity create positive relationships. Expect engineering design to feature in the festival's programme.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

06 November 2019 17:45 to 20:00

17.45 career fayre, 18.30 lecture Railway industry employers’ careers fayre followed by lecture by SWR and Siemens on the successes and failures of this manufacturer maintained fleet.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 November 2019 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

13 November 2019 18:30 to 19:45

Dr Colin Brown the Chief Executive Officer (Interim) of the IMechE will explore the IMechE's future position and discuss the unique features and strengths of the IMechE that are argued still give it a relevance in the 21st Century, thereby answering the question: ‘2020: Does the IMechE have a clear vision?’. Talk to start at 6:30pm with refreshments from 6pm.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

27 November 2019 14:00 to 16:00

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

Event Type: Technical lecture

03 December 2019 17:00 to 20:00

Adrian Shooter will describe the Vintage Trains train operating company, and the history, facilities and workload of Tyseley depot. Followed by complementary hot buffet

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

12 December 2019 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

08 January 2020 17:00 to 19:30

Dr Peter Hubbard explains his research at Loughborough University and what he thinks the future could look like. Joint event with PWI

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

14 January 2020 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

05 February 2020 16:00 to 19:00

16.00 career fayre, 17.30 lecture Railway industry employers’ careers fayre followed by lecture on the innovative electrification project for the Cardiff Valleys rail network.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

12 February 2020 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

18 February 2020 17:00 to 19:00

David Clarke of RIA having reviewed the current scene will explain the case for everything from 25kV continuous electrification to self-powered electric trains. Joint event with IET

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Competition event

03 March 2020 17:00 to 19:00

Aspiring young engineers describe the technical challenges they have addressed in a presentation competition with monetary prizes and the chance to progress to the national final at Birdcage Walk.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

12 March 2020 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

07 April 2020 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

28 April 2020 17:00 to 19:00

AGM of the Railway Division South Western Centre. Followed by symposium where David Shirres will explain the scope and limitations of hydrogen trains and Angel Trains will be talking about the case for battery hybrid technology, then the audience will have their chance to debate the issues.

Industry: Railway