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Event Type: Social event
10 June 2025 19:00 to 21:30
Robey Trust Ltd - Tavistock
Repeat of the very sucessful event we ran last year.
This is a visit to the Robey Trust Steam Museum. Opportunity to ride on a steam engine, followed by museum visit with food and drink at the adjacent Stannary Brewery (PL19 8DH)
This is a joint event between Devon, Somerset and Cornwall IMechE branches.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Social event
10 June 2025 19:00 to 22:00
Robey Trust Ltd - Tavistock
An evening of steam, socialising, and fresh perspectives at The Robey Trust. Enjoy a relaxed gathering with food, drinks, and vintage transport, plus a talk on the future of the steam movement by Chairman Alex Masters. A unique blend of heritage and community, bringing enthusiasts together in a fun and informal setting.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
03 June 2025 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
29 May 2025 18:00 to 20:00
Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum - Bristol
An underground vaults tour of the Clifton Suspension bridge, and a bridge building activity for those with an active interest in supporting STEM activities.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
26 May 2025 18:30 to 19:30
Online - Microsoft Teams
Join us at the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel month panel meeting where we discuss our engineering activities, STEM development in the local area, plan our local events and liaison with other local groups
We are a group of young engineers & students and we use our monthly meetings to help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and opportunities to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
15 May 2025 18:00 to 20:00
iAero Centre - Yeovil
Join members of the Ariel Motor Company’s Research and Development team for an in-depth technical and strategic discussion exploring the brand’s journey through innovation, niche manufacturing, and performance-driven engineering.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Technical lecture
14 May 2025 19:00 to 21:00
Cotswold Area Civil Service Sports Association - Cheltenham ,
A lecture on the work of His Majesty's Government Communications Centre
A Joint event organised by the Gloucestershire IET.
Note: This is an in-person only event, with no recording.
Please register through the IET Website here
https://events.theiet.org/events/inside-the-secret-world-of-national-security-engineering/?Phrase=&Location=Gloucestershire&Eventtype=&DateRange=#event-details
Industry: Defence
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
06 May 2025 18:00 to 20:00
The Fisherman's Arms - Plymouth
Join the IMechE Devon & Cornwall Area Committee’s 2025 Annual General Meeting. The Committee will gather at The Fisherman's Arms in Plymouth for this year's Annual General Meeting; Including a review of the Committee's yearly activities and 2025-2026 Committee Elections.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
06 May 2025 10:00 to 15:00
Virtual
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
28 April 2025 18:30 to 19:30
Online - Microsoft Teams
Join us at the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel month panel meeting where we discuss our engineering activities, STEM development in the local area, plan our local events and liaison with other local groups
We are a group of young engineers & students and we use our monthly meetings to help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and opportunities to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
10 April 2025 17:00 to 19:00
Altilium EV Battery Recycling Technology Centre - Tavistock
Join IMechE Devon & Cornwall for a visit and presentation at Altilium’s EV Battery Recycling Technology Centre in Tavistock. Explore cutting-edge recycling technologies, including Altilium’s Eco-Cathode™ process, which recovers over 95% of cathode metals for reuse. The event features a tour of the R&D facility and a talk by Dr. Christian Marston on the evolving EV battery supply chain. Ideal for engineers and sustainability professionals.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
07 April 2025 17:00 to 19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
Transport for Wales explain their innovative approach to electrification of the Cardiff Valley lines which includes discontinuous electrification. Joint event with IET.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical visit
03 April 2025 19:00 to 20:30
Majorlift Hydraulic Equipment Limited - Wotton-Under-Edge
An introduction to Majorlift, and a tour of their manufacturing facility.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Talk or debate
02 April 2025 18:30 to 20:00
Bridgwater and Taunton College, - Bridgwater
Significant upgrades to UK rail network. Details to follow. Its in collaboration with IET, all bookings will be on IET link and QR code.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
02 April 2025 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
27 March 2025 18:45 to 20:30
Urbaser - UK Gloucestershire Energy from Waste - Haresfield
Gloucestershire’s “Energy from Waste” facility is a key element of local waste management. Operational in 2019, it takes waste that would otherwise go to landfill and produces electricity. Its design and operation is of great interest to engineers. The 2-hour visit involves a presentation and a walking-tour of some of the facility. The walking tour takes in the Waste Reception Hall, Waste Bunker, and a view of the waste burning on the grate.
Industry: Energy transfer & thermofluid mechanics
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
24 March 2025 18:30 to 19:30
Online - Microsoft Teams
Join us at the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel month panel meeting where we discuss our engineering activities, STEM development in the local area, plan our local events and liaison with other local groups
We are a group of young engineers & students and we use our monthly meetings to help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and opportunities to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
12 March 2025 14:00 to 16:30
West Ealing Railway Station - London
Visit to see (and ride on) fast charge battery train, with the technology explained by Great Western Railway engineers on site. PRE-BOOKING COMPULSORY FOR THIS EVENT
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical visit
08 March 2025 10:00 to 12:00
The Lizard Lifeboat Station - Helston
Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Lizard RNLI Lifeboat Station with the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Area Committee! Get a rare, up-close look at the life-saving equipment and, if available, the lifeboat itself. A knowledgeable crew member will guide you through this fascinating experience. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Social event
06 March 2025 19:00 to 22:30
Clubhaus Harbourside - Bristol
Careers & Beers 2025 🍻 Join IMechE Bath & Bristol YMP for an evening of networking! Whether you're a student exploring career paths or an engineer seeking new opportunities, connect with industry professionals in a relaxed setting. Enjoy insightful conversations, job prospects, and a drink on us!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
05 March 2025 16:00 to 20:00
University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth
Careers Fair with railway industry employers present; followed by a technical lecture at 17.30 on AI in the Railway Industry
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
04 March 2025 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
27 February 2025 18:45 to 20:30
Urbaser - UK Gloucestershire Energy from Waste - Haresfield
Gloucestershire’s “Energy from Waste” facility is a key element of local waste management. Operational in 2019, it takes waste that would otherwise go to landfill and produces electricity. Its design and operation is of great interest to engineers. The 2-hour visit involves a presentation and a walking-tour of some of the facility. The walking tour takes in the Waste Reception Hall, Waste Bunker, and a view of the waste burning on the grate.
Industry: Energy transfer & thermofluid mechanics
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Event Type: Workshop
26 February 2025 14:00 to 16:00
UWE (Room to be advised) - Bristol
Want to enthuse children about STEM? A workshop for adults to have a go at some fun, engaging design and make projects and find out how they can be used to inspire the next generation. Create your own vibrating brush monsters, Cartesian divers, balloon buggies and CD racers, whilst learning how to conduct these activities in schools. Projects tie in with science & DT curriculum learning objectives. Non-IMechE Members can email Caroline directly to book a place on technologyforfun@hotmail.co.uk
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
24 February 2025 18:30 to 19:30
Online - Microsoft Teams
Join us at the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel month panel meeting where we discuss our engineering activities, STEM development in the local area, plan our local events and liaison with other local groups
We are a group of young engineers & students and we use our monthly meetings to help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and opportunities to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
10 February 2025 17:00 to 19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
Engineers starting their career on the railway presentation competition.
If you would like to be considered for the event please contact m.james4@ntlworld.com ASAP
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
06 February 2025 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
27 January 2025 18:30 to 19:30
Online - Microsoft Teams
Join us at the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel month panel meeting where we discuss our engineering activities, STEM development in the local area, plan our local events and liaison with other local groups
We are a group of young engineers & students and we use our monthly meetings to help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and opportunities to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Careers & education
23 January 2025 16:30 to 18:30
Room 4Z002 - Bristol
UWE have generously offered spaces on their STEM Communication and Outreach Training for our Regional IMechE Members. You do not not need to be a registered STEM ambassador to attend this training.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
09 January 2025 10:00 to 11:00
Webinar
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become a Fellow of the Institution, we are offering free online events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
08 January 2025 17:00 to 19:30
Garner Hotel - Reading
Michael Zeidler from Swietelsky UK and Richard Smith from Plasser UK present their view on the future for S&C ballast cleaning. - Joint event with PWI.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Professional development event
07 January 2025 12:00 to 15:00
Webinar
For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member, we are offering free online events and support.
This workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
10 December 2024 18:30 to 20:00
Business School Lecture Theatre, University of the West England - Bristol
Join us for an engaging and interactive Christmas lecture with Gabby (our Speaker) that tackles the pressing challenges facing our world today. From reducing pollution to building safer communities, sustainability extends beyond environmental concerns; it encompasses creating a better life for everyone. This session will demonstrate how innovative thinking can drive positive change across environmental, social, and economic spheres.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
09 December 2024 17:00 to 20:00
STEAM Museum - Swindon
Modern Railways columnist Ian gives his own unique view of the British railway scene.
Xmas family lecture followed by complimentary buffet.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Professional development event
09 December 2024 10:00 to 15:00
Virtual
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
26 November 2024 18:15 to 21:00
Frenchay Campus or Online - Bristol
Join us for the Western Region Christmas Lecture at UWE, Frenchay Campus, or online via Teams. Stephen Carver, lecturer at Cranfield University, will deliver "The Shuttle Case," exploring the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters and their lessons on risk management, communication, and leadership. Enjoy networking, refreshments, and an insightful talk on organisational failures. Register via Near You f
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
26 November 2024 18:00 to 20:00
New College - Swindon
Joint event with IET - location at North Star College, Swindon, to be confirmed but now thought very likely!
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical visit
20 November 2024 18:00 to 20:45
BD - Plymouth
Join the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Area Committee for an exclusive tour of BD (Becton Dickinson) in Plymouth on 20th November 2024 from 18:00 to 20:45. Discover BD's innovative medical manufacturing facility with a guided tour led by their experts. The evening includes a factory tour, and insights into their cutting-edge production processes.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
18 November 2024 18:30 to 19:30
Online - Microsoft Teams
Join us at the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel month panel meeting where we discuss our engineering activities, STEM development in the local area, plan our local events and liaison with other local groups
We are a group of young engineers & students and we use our monthly meetings to help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and opportunities to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
12 November 2024 17:00 to 19:00
Siemen's - Chippenham
Siemens project engineers will present including demonstration of some of the new technologies manufactured and implemented in UK currently being introduced on our mainline railway..
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Professional development event
08 November 2024 12:00 to 15:00
Webinar
This 3 hour workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
07 November 2024 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
06 November 2024 10:00 to 16:30
University of Exeter - Exeter
Face to face Applications Workshop at TechnipFMC, Dunfermline.
Are you ready to gain IEng or CEng Registration? This 1 day workshop is for you!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
04 November 2024 17:00 to 19:00
aldermans - Plymouth
Join the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Area Committee for a special tour of Aldermans, one of the South West’s leading metal fabricators. With over 50 years of experience, Aldermans specializes in sheet metal fabrication and custom metal parts, offering a one-stop shop for metal assemblies.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
28 October 2024 18:30 to 19:30
Online - Microsoft Teams
Join us at the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel month panel meeting where we discuss our engineering activities, STEM development in the local area, plan our local events and liaison with other local groups
We are a group of young engineers & students and we use our monthly meetings to help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and opportunities to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
16 October 2024 13:00 to 14:00
Webinar
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become a Fellow of the Institution, we are offering free online events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
09 October 2024 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
08 October 2024 15:00 to 16:30
Kennaway House - Sidmouth
Lisa Treseder - Director Kensa Heat Pumps
Lisa will talk about 21st century alternative to the gas network.
Industry: Research & development
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
01 October 2024 18:30 to 19:30
Online - Microsoft Teams
Join us at the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel month panel meeting where we discuss our engineering activities, STEM development in the local area, plan our local events and liaison with other local groups
We are a group of young engineers & students and we use our monthly meetings to help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and opportunities to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
26 September 2024 19:00 to 20:00
On Line Event - Exeter
Talk title – The Critical Role of Long-Duration Energy Storage in Achieving Net-Zero
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
25 September 2024 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Western Region and the Bath & Bristol Committee Elections will be held on Wednesday 25th September at 18:00, during the Regions Committee Meeting. Are you interested in supporting the Western Region or joining the Bristol and Bath Committee? We are always looking for new people to represent members on various boards, hold events and inspire the next generation of Engineers.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
22 September 2024 12:00 to 15:00
Plymouth Miniature Steam - Plymouth
Join the IMechE and IET for a visit to Plymouth Miniature Steam during a Member's Sunday Event. Discover Plymouth’s hidden secret: a "Live-Steam" miniature railway nestled in a nature reserve in the Southway Valley. Open to the public on the first and third Sundays from April to October, the railway offers scenic rides through woods, over bridges, and through tunnels. Join the committees in seeing the railway in action and take a ride on the locomotives.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Talk or debate
12 September 2024 19:00 to 21:00
Centre for Future Clean Mobility , - Exeter
Technical Talk - POSTPONED
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: Technical lecture
09 September 2024 17:00 to 19:00
Western House - Swindon
New railway division chairman, Iain Rae, gives his chairman's address to the South Western Centre
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
03 September 2024 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
02 September 2024 18:30 to 18:30
Online - Microsoft Teams
Join us at the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel month panel meeting where we discuss our engineering activities, STEM development in the local area, plan our local events and liaison with other local groups
We are a group of young engineers & students and we use our monthly meetings to help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and opportunities to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
25 August 2024 10:40 to 16:00
Kingsbridge - South Devon
Join the Devon & Cornwall Committee for an exclusive tour of the Thames Valley & Great Western Omnibus Trust collection! Discover a remarkable array of historic vehicles and get a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate restoration process. Learn about the challenges of preserving these automotive treasures and experience the passion that keeps this heritage alive. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the past and celebrate the art of vehicle restoration!
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
08 August 2024 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
05 August 2024 18:30 to 19:30
Online - Microsoft Teams
Join us at the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel month panel meeting where we discuss our engineering activities, STEM development in the local area, plan our local events and liaison with other local groups
We are a group of young engineers & students and we use our monthly meetings to help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and opportunities to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
17 July 2024 18:00 to 20:00
Microsoft Teams
Postponed from the 10th July - Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
10 July 2024 17:00 to 21:00
Great Western Society DIDCOT
Annual summer technical visit and social event
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Professional development event
08 July 2024 10:00 to 15:00
Virtual
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
05 July 2024 10:00 to 15:00
Virtual
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
22 June 2024 10:00 to 13:00
Webinar
This 3 hour workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
13 June 2024 18:00 to 20:00
Gorst Energy - Exeter
Gorst Energy is an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility located in Clyst St Mary, on the outskirts of Exeter. They process agricultural feedstocks supplied by local farmers, primarily pig manure and sustainably grown crops. Using high-quality AD technology, the feedstock is broken down to produce biogas and digestate. The plant provides green energy to Exeter and East Devon. Join the committee on a tour of the plant.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Social event
11 June 2024 19:00 to 22:00
Robey Trust Ltd - Tavistock
Repeat of the very sucessful event we ran last year.
This is a visit to the Robey Trust Steam Museum. Opportunity to ride on a steam engine, followed by museum visit with food and drink at the adjacent Stannary Brewery (PL19 8DH)
This is a joint event between Devon, Somerset and Cornwall IMechE branches.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
04 June 2024 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
21 May 2024 16:30 to 18:00
South West Water Plymouth Sewage Treatment Works - Plymouth
Explore the forefront of waste management technology at South West Water's Plymouth Sewage Treatment Works. Led by South West Water, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the intricate processes of wastewater treatment and resource recovery.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
16 May 2024 14:30 to 16:00
Chelson Meadow MRF - Plymouth
Join us for a tour of Biffa's Plymouth Recycling Plant at Chelson Meadow. Building on past visits to Plymouth & Exeter's EFWs and Holsworthy's Andigestion plant, we're diving deeper into Devon's waste and recycling landscape. Explore first-hand how recycling is processed at this facility.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
14 May 2024 14:00 to 16:00
West Ealing Station
Visit cancelled
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Talk or debate
09 May 2024 19:00 to 20:00
Green Hydrogen
Speaker : Eric Adams via Teams/online
The talk will cover the background to the hydrogen support mechanism and some of the challenges in developing green hydrogen projects and facilitating it’s use in industrial process.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
02 May 2024 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
26 April 2024 10:00 to 13:00
Webinar
This 3 hour workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
25 April 2024 18:45 to 20:30
Urbaser - UK Gloucestershire Energy from Waste - Haresfield
Gloucestershire’s new “Energy from Waste” facility is a key element of local waste management. Operational in 2019, it takes waste that would otherwise go to landfill and produces electricity. Its design and operation is of great interest to engineers. The 2-hour visit involves a presentation and a walking-tour of some of the facility. The walking tour takes in the Waste Reception Hall, Waste Bunker, and a view of the waste burning on the grate.
Industry: Energy transfer & thermofluid mechanics
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Event Type: Technical visit
23 April 2024 10:00 to 13:00
Exeter Energy From Waste - Exeter
Join us for an enlightening tour of the Exeter Energy from Waste Facility. The Exeter Energy From Waste (EFW) facility has been operational since July 2014. It operates under a partnership with Devon County Council and safely diverts about 60,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste away from landfill from households within Exeter and the surrounding area each year and enough electricity to power the equivalent of 6,624 homes.
Industry: Energy transfer & thermofluid mechanics
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Event Type: Technical lecture
22 April 2024 17:00 to 19:00
Western House - Swindon
Joint event with IET. Chris Ashworth, national aerial survey specialist explains Network Rail’s use of helicopters and drones for inspection of the infrastructure.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
17 April 2024 18:00 to 20:00
The Waterfront - Devon
Join the IMechE Devon & Cornwall Area Committee’s 2024 Annual General Meeting. The Committee will gather at The Waterfront in Plymouth for this year's Annual General Meeting; Including a review of the Committee's yearly activities and 2024-2025 Committee Elections.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
21 March 2024 19:00 to 20:15
Webinar
Decarbonising the power system by 2035 requires a fundamental step-change in the scale and pace of delivering new electricity network infrastructure. Network investment is critical to connect the significant volumes of new low carbon power generation required over the next decade and beyond and to support the expected 50% increase in electricity demand.
What is the strategy of the National Grid and the technical and engineering challenges?
Industry: Power Industries
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Event Type: Professional development event
21 March 2024 10:00 to 15:00
Virtual
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Careers & education
13 March 2024 16:00 to 19:00
Southampton Boldrewood Innovation Campus - Southampton
Careers fayre followed by technical lecture - Introduction of new trains onto South Western Railway. NOTE if you are in full time education and would like a train ticket to travel on South Western Railway for the event please email rdswsec@imechenearyou.org at least a week before to receive a free ticket
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Workshop
13 March 2024 14:00 to 16:00
UWE (Room to be advised) - Bristol
Want to enthuse children about STEM? A workshop for adults to have a go at some fun, engaging design and make projects and find out how they can be used to inspire the next generation. Create your own vibrating brush monsters, Cartesian divers, balloon buggies and CD racers, whilst learning how to conduct these activities in schools. Projects tie in with science & DT curriculum learning objectives. Non-IMechE Members can email Caroline directly to book a place on technologyforfun@hotmail.co.uk
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
06 March 2024 18:45 to 20:30
Urbaser - UK Gloucestershire Energy from Waste - Haresfield
Gloucestershire’s new “Energy from Waste” facility is a key element of local waste management. Operational in 2019, it takes waste that would otherwise go to landfill and produces electricity. Its design and operation is of great interest to engineers. The 2-hour visit involves a presentation and a walking-tour of some of the facility. The walking tour takes in the Waste Reception Hall, Waste Bunker, and a view of the waste burning on the grate.
Industry: Energy transfer & thermofluid mechanics
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Event Type: Technical visit
06 March 2024 17:45 to 20:00
Bandvulc Tyres - Ivybridge
Join the Devon & Cornwall Committee on a tour of the Bandvulc ContiLifeCycle retreading plant. Bandvulc truck tyres are manufactured in the ContiLifeCycle retreading plant, which produces a tyre every 3 minutes. Their tyres use bespoke compounds developed in-house for the sole use of retreading operations.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
05 March 2024 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
05 March 2024 10:00 to 15:00
Virtual
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
19 February 2024 17:00 to 19:00
Western House - Swindon
Aspiring young engineers describe the technical challenges they have addressed in a presentation competition. Click on event title for details of this year's presentations.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
08 February 2024 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
06 February 2024 19:00 to 08 February 2024 20:30
Webinar
For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member, we are offering free online events and support.
This workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
02 February 2024 10:00 to 16:30
Wessex Water - Bath
Complete the professional registration application form in a single day and get yourself registered to CEng or IEng in quick time.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
02 February 2024 00:00 to 29 February 2024 00:00
Hinkley Point, Cannington, Bridgwater TA5 1UD
EDF's policy has changed to only permit group tour bookings to HPC from groups based locally to the site, which no longer allows I Mech E Devon and Somerset area to make a block booking.
If any I Mech E members wish to make a visit they can book onto a public tour using the e mail address hinkleypointtours@nnb-edfenergy.com. One of the EDF visit coordinators will then contact them to advise of available date.
Industry: Nuclear power
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Event Type: Technical lecture
16 January 2024 19:30 to 21:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
This lecture explores landing gear material investigations within the Safran Landing Systems Materials and Processes department. This talk will cover case studies of investigated landing gear components with a focus on the techniques and equipment used. This is a hybrid event attendance can be online or in-person (Link will be provided).
Industry: Aerospace materials and structures
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
10 January 2024 18:00 to 19:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
10 January 2024 17:15 to 19:00
Apex House - Reading
Joint event with PWI. Please note new location, click event title for more details of how to access Apex House. CHANGE OF SPEAKER: The lecture will now be the Mechanisms of Derailment by Professor Bridget Eickhoff, explaining the real interface between track and train.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical lecture
11 December 2023 17:00 to 20:00
STEAM Museum - Swindon
Dr Greg Morse presents the history and social ergonomics of how the railway took Britain to the seaside.
Our annual Christmas lecture for the family - followed by complementary hot buffet.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Professional development event
06 December 2023 12:00 to 15:00
Webinar
This 3 hour workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
05 December 2023 10:00 to 15:00
Virtual
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Workshop
29 November 2023 14:00 to 16:00
UWE (Room to be advised) - Bristol
Want to enthuse children about STEM? A workshop for adults to have a go at some fun, engaging design and make projects and find out how they can be used to inspire the next generation. Create your own vibrating brush monsters, Cartesian divers, balloon buggies and CD racers, whilst learning how to conduct these activities in schools. Projects tie in with science & DT curriculum learning objectives. Non-IMechE Members can email Caroline directly to book a place on technologyforfun@hotmail.co.uk
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
22 November 2023 19:00 to 21:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
Simon Chorley, a senior auctioneer from Chorley’s Auctioneers, will talk on his experience of auctions and valuations, from a long career in all aspects of the business. Chorley’s sells nationally and internationally via auctions held at its salerooms beside Prinknash Abbey. Simon’s expertise, with the important instructions received by the firm, has produced some remarkable discoveries. You are invited to what will be a fascinating talk of great interest to members, partners and friends.
Industry: Other Industries / Sectors
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Event Type: Technical lecture
13 November 2023 17:00 to 19:00
Siemen's - Chippenham
Siemens project engineers will explain the train-infrastructure optimisation
Joint event with IRSE
Presentation including a demonstration example of how system performance modelling is used through project lifecycle phases.
By modelling the performance of signalling and train control as one system, Siemens can optimise operations and improve headway, trains per hour, and conflict resolution.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
09 November 2023 18:00 to 20:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
01 November 2023 18:45 to 20:45
Urbaser - UK Gloucestershire Energy from Waste - Haresfield
Gloucestershire’s new “Energy from Waste” facility is a key element of local waste management. Operational in 2019, it takes waste that would otherwise go to landfill and produces electricity. Its design and operation is of great interest to engineers. The 2-hour visit involves a presentation and a walking-tour of some of the facility. The walking tour takes in the Waste Reception Hall, Waste Bunker, and a view of the waste burning on the grate.
Industry: Energy transfer & thermofluid mechanics
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Event Type: Technical lecture
24 October 2023 18:30 to 21:00
The Egg Lecture Theatre - Swindon
How system assurance and functional models integrated, developed and maintained
together, can efficiently adapt to new developments. JOINT EVENT WITH IET
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical visit
19 October 2023 18:00 to 19:00
Cornish Lithium - United Downs, Cornwall
Join us on a tour of the Cornish Lithium, United Downs Site. Explore the lithium pilot plant site, The Direct Lithium Extraction Pilot Plant has been designed to process Cornish geothermal waters using DLE technologies and is the first time that a DLE system has become operational in the UK.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
10 October 2023 15:00 to 17:00
Kennaway House - Sidmouth
Kerry Hayes - Project Development Manager - Simply Blue Energy
Talk regarding the companies plans to develop Floating wind turbines in the Celtic Sea.
This technology is backed by Government. The Celtic Sea has excellent wind resource. The Crown Estate is poised to lease 4GW of seabed., with a total potential of 20GW. We are at the cusp of a new, green and significant scale power industry here in the SW.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
04 October 2023 18:00 to 20:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
03 October 2023 18:00 to 20:00
Durleigh water Treatment Works - Bridgewater
Site visit to the new £50m reconstruction of Durleigh Water Treatment Works (WTW) is Wessex
Hard boots and hi viz jacket required
Industry: Process Industries
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Event Type: Professional development event
03 October 2023 11:00 to 14:00
MOD Abbey Wood - Bristol
IMechE Defence Liaison Officer Lara Mallett and Jill Dwyer will be on site at MOD Abbey Wood to discuss routes to professional registration.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
28 September 2023 19:00 to 21:00
Future Skills Centre - Exeter
Significant upgrades to UK rail network
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Professional development event
28 September 2023 13:00 to 18:00
Virtual
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
21 September 2023 18:00 to 19:30
Exeter Aerospace - Exeter
Tour of Exeter Aerospace. An aircraft overhaul facility based in Exeter Airport specialising in overhauling and maintaining Embraer E-Jet, ATR 42, ATR 72, and Bombardier DH8/Q400 aircraft.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Technical lecture
20 September 2023 19:00 to 20:15
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
Technology and manufacturing have become increasingly complex and challenging in today’s world. How can a small tech and manufacturing business in the Cotswolds compete in a global market?
Simpson & Partners is an electric vehicle charger manufacturer that has created world-class products.
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: Technical lecture
18 September 2023 17:00 to 19:00
Western House - Swindon
The new Railway Division chairman, our very own Andrew Skinner, gives his inaugural address
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical visit
07 September 2023 18:00 to 20:30
Numatic International - Chard
Tour of the mould shop and Henry Hoover production line.
Followed by a talk with tea and coffee.
Please note that we have no plans for a factory tour in 2024.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
05 September 2023 18:00 to 20:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
30 August 2023 13:00 to 14:00
Webinar
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become a Fellow of the Institution, we are offering free online events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Social event
10 August 2023 19:00 to 21:00
Robey Trust Ltd - Tavistock
A visit to the Robey Trust Steam Museum. A social event between Devon & Cornwall and Devon & Somerset Area Committees. We will then head to the Local Stannary Brewery for food and drink.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Social event
10 August 2023 18:00 to 22:00
Robey Trust Ltd - Tavistock
Repeat of the very sucessful event we ran last year.
This is a visit to the Robey Trust Steam Museum. Opportunity to ride on a steam engine, followed by museum visit with food and drink at the adjacent Stannary Brewery (PL19 8DH)
This is a joint event between Devon, Somerset and Cornwall IMechE branches.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
03 August 2023 18:00 to 20:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
26 July 2023 12:00 to 13:00
Webinar
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become a Fellow of the Institution, we are offering free online events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
19 July 2023 19:00 to 20:15
Webinar
Torsional Vibration is angular vibration of an object—commonly a shaft along its axis of rotation. Torsional vibration is often a concern in power transmission systems using rotating shafts or couplings where it can cause failures if not controlled.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
05 July 2023 18:00 to 20:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
22 June 2023 18:45 to 20:30
Urbaser - UK Gloucestershire Energy from Waste - Haresfield
Gloucestershire’s new “Energy from Waste” facility is a key element of local waste management. Operational in 2019, it takes waste that would otherwise go to landfill and produces electricity. Its design and operation is of great interest to engineers. The 2-hour visit involves a presentation and a walking-tour of some of the facility. The walking tour takes in the Waste Reception Hall, Waste Bunker, and a view of the waste burning on the grate.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
22 June 2023 18:00 to 21:00
Leonardo Works - Yeovil
General discussion on the many aspects to making air travel sustainable
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
06 June 2023 18:00 to 20:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
30 May 2023 13:45 to 16:30
Cannington Park and Ride - Bridgewater
Bus tour of the Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor construction site, with commentary.
Meet in the village of Cannington Park and Ride, coach will take us from there.
Industry: Nuclear power
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Event Type: Talk or debate
18 May 2023 18:30 to 21:00
Enmore Golf Club - Bridgewater
Discusion of how science and engineering has changed the ball dynamics of golf.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
17 May 2023 19:00 to 20:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
The tri-national Panavia Tornado is still in Service, except for the RAF. This lecture highlights the Requirements, the RB199 Engine Design and its Performance, HPTurbine, Reheat and Control System technologies embedded within a very successful aircraft
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Technical visit
13 May 2023 10:30 to 13:00
Wheal Jane Mine Water Treatment - Truro
Join us on a tour of the Wheal Jane Mine Water Treatment Plant, operated by John F Hunt. Wheal Jane Mine was once a tin mine but when the mine shut down contaminated water was released. Since 1992 a plant has remained in place to treat the water, now operated by John F Hunt.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
13 May 2023 09:00 to 11:00
Webinar
For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member, we are offering free online events and support.
This workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
03 May 2023 18:00 to 21:00
The Quaker House Outreach Centre - Plymouth
Join the IMechE Devon & Cornwall Area Committee’s 2023 Annual General Meeting. The evening will begin with a presentation by David Cowan drawing on past experiences and thoughts on ‘how to manage complex Engineering projects’. We will then carry out the AGM formalities with a presentation from the committee and election of the 2023-2024 Committee.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
25 April 2023 19:00 to 21:00
Kensa Heat Pumps Ltd - Truro
Join the IMechE Committee on a tour of Kensa Heat Pumps, the UK's leading heat pump specialists. Kensa provides reliable and efficient heating and cooling alternatives to polluting fossil fuels. Producing ground source systems, crafted by experts to deliver low-carbon affordable and sustainable comfort all year round.
Industry: Energy transfer & thermofluid mechanics
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Event Type: Technical lecture
24 April 2023 17:00 to 19:00
STEAM Museum - Swindon
GWR engineers explain the novel fast charging battery unit.
Joint event with IET
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical visit
24 April 2023 14:00 to 16:00
West Ealing Station
We are sorry to say that due to anticipated unavailability of the train, this event is cancelled
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical lecture
19 April 2023 19:00 to 20:15
Webinar
There are still many questions and confusions around the subject– when are heat pumps most suitable for the heating system? How to select ground or air source. Can they generate high enough water temperatures? What are the recent technical developments?
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
19 April 2023 18:45 to 19:00
Webinar
The AGM advises what we have done in the last year, and invite you to comment please.
Industry: Management
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
13 April 2023 18:00 to 20:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
29 March 2023 13:00 to 14:00
Webinar
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become a Fellow of the Institution, we are offering free online events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
23 March 2023 19:00 to 21:00
University of Exeter - Room 004 - Exeter
Talk by engineering students on their design, build and race experience with formula student
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: Competition event
20 March 2023 17:00 to 19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
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
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
01 March 2023 18:00 to 20:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
01 March 2023 17:00 to 19:00
University of Bath Lecture theatre 1.1 - Bath
Terry Cahill and Tom Lendhill of Hitachi Rail will provide insights into the challenges associated with maintaining GWR's IEP fleet as well as the design challenge of new high speed passenger trains for the future.
Joint event with Women in Rail
Careers event with rail industry employers present.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Professional development event
21 February 2023 12:00 to 12:45
Webinar
Armed forces and MOD engineering personnel can learn about the routes to professional registration and the support available.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
16 February 2023 17:00 to 19:00
Kawasaki Precision Machinery - Plymouth
Join the Devon and Cornwall IMechE Committee on a tour of Kawasaki Precision Machinery (UK) Ltd in Plymouth. Tour around the facility of the high-precision total systems engineering company, leading the way in hydraulics and supplying equipment for a huge range of applications.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Professional development event
15 February 2023 10:00 to 15:00
Virtual
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
10 February 2023 11:00 to 12:00
Webinar
For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered or Incorporated Member, we are offering free online events and support. 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: Committee meeting or AGM
07 February 2023 18:00 to 20:00
Microsoft Teams
Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.
This meeting will take place virtually.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional development event
07 February 2023 10:00 to 15:00
Virtual
We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical lecture
06 February 2023 17:00 to 19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
Andrew Gainsbury explains the way Wales procures trains and runs its railway.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Talk or debate
26 January 2023 19:00 to 21:00
Centre for Future Clean Mobility , - Exeter
Our transport world is changing fast. This talk will explore how powertrains for complex, large, long endurance vehicles and vessels, can be designed to meet the important criteria of the users operators and owners, such as weight, dimensions and capital costs. A number of case studies will be used to illustrate the problem and some solutions, including a road sweeper, a work boat, and a defence vehicle.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
25 January 2023 18:00 to 20:00
Online - Microsoft Teams
Join us on the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel Committee meeting to find out more about what we do in the area and get involved with the IMechE!
We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!
Industry: Cross-sector