Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

26 April 2017 18:30 to 22:30

A brief AGM followed by refreshments and a game of pub skittles

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Competition event

24 April 2017 18:00 to 21:00

WHERE: Queen’s Building, University of Bristol - Bristol WHEN: 24th April 2017, 6pm for a 6:30pm start WHO: All members and non-members welcome, no tickets required.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

18 April 2017 19:00 to 20:00

Gloucester Area AGM, Starting at 7pm

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

12 April 2017 19:30 to 21:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

11 April 2017 18:30 to 21:00

Founded in 1992, AnTech operates globally across two divisions and provides products and services to the upstream oil and gas industry. On the Products side of the business, AnTech offers patented and innovative products in the areas of permanent monitoring, data acquisition, coiled tubing and downhole tools. In addition,

Industry: Coal / Oil / Gas

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

10 April 2017 18:30 to 20:00

A great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from a wide range of local businesses, make new friends, and perhaps even to solve that problem you've been working on!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

10 April 2017 17:00 to 19:00

Engineer Graham Nicholas explains the developments of this exciting project to resurrect a brand new steam locomotive based on Sir Nigel Gresley’s original design

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

06 April 2017 20:00 to 22:00

In his talk, Ray Makin (Chairman, Atelier MB) will discuss all aspects of conservation based design on Listed Buildings and within Conservation Areas.

Industry: Construction & building services

Event Type: Professional development event

06 April 2017 17:00 to 19:00

An exciting opportunity to see behind the scenes at Brittany Ferries Plymouth Ferry Port, the tour will be led by the knowledgeable and experienced Port Operations Manager Steve Lawrie, who will take us around the behind the scenes areas of a visiting cruise ship! We are limited to 15 spaces for this event but we will take reserve bookings, please use the contact details below to book a reserve slot.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

05 April 2017 19:30 to 21:00

In his talk, Ray Makin (Chairman, Atelier MB) will discuss all aspects of conservation based design on Listed Buildings and within Conservation Areas.

Industry: Construction & building services

Event Type: Talk or debate

05 April 2017 19:30 to 21:00

Small Modular Reactors - lecture will provide information on reactor design and look at how the UK could benefit from SMR deployment in the mid-2020s and the way in which SMRs could contribute to the UK’s future energy mix.

Industry: Nuclear power

Event Type: Technical visit

05 April 2017 18:00 to 21:30

A tour of the vaults inside one of the towers of Clifton Suspension Bridge!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

28 March 2017 18:00 to 29 March 2017 15:00

Alan King, Area Business Development Manager will be visiting Plymouth on the 28th and 29th March.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

22 March 2017 18:00 to 20:00

Discussions are taking place at IMECHE headquarters regarding how Professional Engineering Institutions are set up, operate and interact and whether more collaboration is required to get the engineering message and perspective across to government and the wider public. This event has been arranged to give regional members and guests the opportunity to add their voices to the discussion and raise issues that are pertinent to the grass route membership.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

21 March 2017 19:30 to 21:00

Learn about the application of drones for monitoring hazardous environments, including Fukushima and other industrial environments. Joint event with the RAeS. Refreshements from 7pm. Lecture Starts 7:30pm.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Talk or debate

16 March 2017 20:00 to 22:00

uring this talk Roger Hewitt will give a brief introduction to Crossrail and he will then move on to discuss the station design, the wider challenges that had to be overcome during the design process, and the construction of the top down station box itself.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

16 March 2017 18:00 to 21:00

'Driverless cars' seem set to be in the vanguard of those significantly safety critical and physically instantiated 'Robotics and Autonomous Systems" (RAS) that will be "let out in public", i.e., generally available for purchase as affordable commercial items. devices to reach the marketplace.

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

15 March 2017 19:30 to 21:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

15 March 2017 19:30 to 21:00

uring this talk Roger Hewitt will give a brief introduction to Crossrail and he will then move on to discuss the station design, the wider challenges that had to be overcome during the design process, and the construction of the top down station box itself.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical visit

15 March 2017 18:00 to 19:30

Join the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Committee for an in depth tour of Applied Automation's factory based in Plymouth. The visit will be two fold, a presentation about Applied Automation followed by a tour of the facility.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

09 March 2017 18:30 to 20:00

Our Annual General Meeting, at which we will hold elections for officers of the committee. Details of the elections can be found on our "Committee" pages.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

28 February 2017 18:30 to 21:00

Find the right route for you to professional registration, at all levels, with Alan King Business Develop Manager.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

22 February 2017 18:30 to 21:00

Highways England introduced mandatory variable speed limits on the M25 in 1995 between J10 and J11 to improve traffic flow. Since then the technology has been refined and variable speed settings are now widely used across the motorway network to improve safety and increase traffic flow

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Technical visit

22 February 2017 18:00 to 20:00

Join the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Committee for an in depth tour of the new Energy from Waste plant located in Devonport, Plymouth. The visit will be two fold, a presentation about how the plant operates followed by a tour of the facility.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Technical lecture

13 February 2017 17:00 to 20:00

Anthea Dolman-Gair of Network Rail, explains the problems and innovative solutions for integrating modern technology into Victorian infrastructure.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

09 February 2017 20:00 to 22:00

In his talk Graham Pay (Commander, Royal Navy Retd) will discuss the evolution of the gas turbine

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

09 February 2017 18:30 to 20:00

A great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from a wide range of local businesses, make new friends, and perhaps even to solve that problem you've been working on!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

08 February 2017 19:30 to 21:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

08 February 2017 19:30 to 21:00

In his talk Graham Pay (Commander, Royal Navy Retd) will discuss the evolution of the gas turbine

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Competition event

31 January 2017 22:00 to 23:00

Western Aerospace Centre 2017 Prize Prize competition deadline is 31st January 2017. Paper presentation evening is planned for April 2017.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Technical visit

25 January 2017 17:00 to 19:00

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Devon & Cornwall Area Committee would like to invite you to a technical visit of the British Ceramic Tile Factory based in Heathfield, Newton Abbot. The tour is scheduled to take 1.5 - 2 hours. Please arrive for 16:45 on the day for a prompt 17:00 start.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Social event

18 January 2017 17:30 to 21:30

A tour of Clifton Suspension Bridge followed by a networking curry at the Blue Raj NOTE: Please pay on the day

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

18 January 2017 17:00 to 21:00

Horizon will be hosting an event on Wednesday 18th January 2016 to enlighten young engineers what it takes to get chartered in the Nuclear Industry. Featuring guest speakers from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Nuclear Institute (NI). Chartered engineers from the industry will be available to provide informal advice on the route to chartered status, reflecting on their experience.

Industry: Nuclear power

Event Type: Professional development event

18 January 2017 17:00 to 21:00

Event aimed at enlightening young engineers on what it takes to get chartered in the Nuclear Industry. Featuring guest speakers.

Industry: Nuclear power

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

11 January 2017 19:30 to 21:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

11 January 2017 10:30 to 14:30

The Swindon Area IMechE has arranged to visit the Marine Robotics Innovation Centre, Southampton, which hosts a community of innovative companies developing technology for platforms, components and sub-systems in order to develop the next generation of marine autonomous and robotics systems.

Industry: Offshore engineering

Event Type: Technical lecture

04 January 2017 17:00 to 20:00

Joint event with PWI Choosing the Right Trackform for a High Speed Railway

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

16 December 2016 17:30 to 19:30

From the very mundane to the very hot and the very cold: this talk will take you from hair gel to a hydrogen explosion in sixty minutes via more than a dozen chemistry demonstrations. Explore the importance, fascination, beauty and FUN of science and chemistry.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

08 December 2016 18:00 to 21:00

Paraphrasing that famous line from Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, Research Engineer and science broadcaster Rhys Phillips will look at the phenomenon of lightning in a light hearted and informative talk suitable for the whole family.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Professional development event

07 December 2016 18:30 to 20:30

Free seminar given by Aro PR and Marketing who specialise in composites, science and engineering. The session will include a mix of theory, practical tips, worked problems and developing solutions to the marketing challenges facing participants.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

07 December 2016 18:30 to 21:30

Prospect of Fusion Energy, Christmas Lecture and Networking Event. (Joint event, please see poster for event supporters)

Industry: Nuclear power

Event Type: Social event

06 December 2016 17:30 to 20:30

Get in the Christmas spirit by blowing your own Christmas bauble out of the famous Bristol Blue Glass!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

05 December 2016 17:00 to 20:00

Cliff Perry presents his take on a safe railway and how it is achieved, suitable for all - with audience participation quizzes. Followed by complementary hot buffet

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical lecture

30 November 2016 18:00 to 20:00

An evening lecture on the science behind detecting "Fakes and Forgeries" by one of the country's leading forensic experts on the subject, Professor Andrew Shortland.

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Professional development event

23 November 2016 18:30 to 20:30

The Institute of Mechanical Engineers Devon and Cornwall Area Committee would like to invite you to a two fold CPD event. Firstly Samantha Ansell the STEM Manager for Education Business Partnership-South West will give a presentation on STEM. This will then be followed by a presentation about the IMechE from Alan King, our Area Business Development Executive. Finally there will be an opportunity to network following the event.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

17 November 2016 19:00 to 21:30

This talk will examine aspects of one of the of the largest engineering projects in the UK - the Network Rail electrification one of Britains' oldest and busiest railways.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical visit

16 November 2016 18:30 to 21:00

The Bath and Bristol Young Members' Panel are pleased to announce a fantastic tour of the Clifton Rocks Railway!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

16 November 2016 18:30 to 21:00

The P2SLC will build the 7th member of the Gresley P2 class steam locomotives, No. 2007, Prince of Wales. The project will demonstrate how the most powerful class of express passenger steam locomotives to operate in the UK can be fully realised. It will use modern computer design and modelling techniques to enable it to deliver its true potential hauling passenger trains at high speed across the national network.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical visit

16 November 2016 18:00 to 20:00

Join the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Committee for an in depth tour of the new Energy from Waste plant located in Devonport, Plymouth. The visit will be two fold, a presentation about how the plant operates followed by a tour of the facility .

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Careers & education

16 November 2016 18:00 to 20:00

IMechE is looking for members to run a fun engineering activity in primary schools to enthuse the next generation. Volunteers will design, build and test their own fan boat and learn how to conduct the activity in class. Class packs sponsored by HQ will be available to take away.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

16 November 2016 14:00 to 16:00

IMechE is looking for members to run a fun engineering activity in primary schools to enthuse the next generation. Volunteers will design, build and test their own fan boat and learn how to conduct the activity in class. Class packs sponsored by HQ will be available to take away.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

10 November 2016 18:30 to 20:00

A great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from a wide range of local businesses, make new friends, and perhaps even to solve that problem you've been working on!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

09 November 2016 19:30 to 21:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

07 November 2016 18:00 to 21:00

We will be engaging with experts from across the region to come together and share their expertise on the different technologies and industries. This opportunity will engage the audience with a chance for a healthy debate on a topic which can divide opinions.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Technical lecture

07 November 2016 17:00 to 19:00

Four engineers who were/are involved in this iconic British engineering masterpiece present their view on the past present and future of the HST

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical visit

02 November 2016 18:30 to 21:00

The Bath and Bristol Young Members' Panel are pleased to announce a fantastic tour of the Clifton Rocks Railway!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

27 October 2016 16:45 to 19:00

An exciting opportunity to see behind the scenes at Brittany Ferries Plymouth Ferry Port, the tour will be led by the knowledgeable and experienced Port Operations Manager Steve Lawrie, who will take us around the behind the scenes area's of a visiting cruise ship!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

25 October 2016 18:30 to 21:00

Elastomers, metals and plastics combine complimentary properties to give extremely useful products that deliver a wide range of functions in a diverse variety of applications. The talk will illustrate, with specific examples, the unique properties of rubbers combined with engineering principals, in ingenious and sophisticated ways in a diverse range of products.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

25 October 2016 18:00 to 20:00

New railway division chairman Richard East gives his chairman’s address which will illustrate how engineers can contribute to a successful railway industry of the future. Click on event title for more information and details of how to get to the University.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

19 October 2016 18:30 to 21:00

The presentation will provide an overview of helicopter rotor blade construction evolution from the first days of rotary wing flight up to present day, and review possible future technologies

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Technical lecture

17 October 2016 18:30 to 21:00

2016 Prestige Lecture

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Technical lecture

17 October 2016 18:30 to 20:30

Additive Manufacturing: Revolutionising Aviation Manufacture and Design Additive Manufacturing (AM) is changing the face of aircraft design and GKN Aerospace is at the forefront of transforming the technology from theory to flying parts. Whereas conventional manufacturing approaches typically form a component by removing material, AM builds parts layer by layer. This enables previously impossible designs to be made and increases control of material molecular structure.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Talk or debate

15 October 2016 00:00 to 00:00

Autonomy in the context of a car implies that the decisions taken by the embedded software in the car’s control system will be sufficiently intelligent to recognise events on the road, which we, as drivers, may deal with out of experience, intuition or anticipation. Designers of autonomous cars still have a lot of work to do. This talk will take place on 15/10/16 NOT 16/09/16 as originally advertised

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Technical visit

13 October 2016 18:15 to 21:00

Enjoy a guided tour of the workshop, see the Bloodhound up close and receive full briefing on the BLOODHOUND Project.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 October 2016 18:00 to 18:00

A great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from a wide range of local businesses, make new friends, and perhaps even to solve that problem you've been working on!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

12 October 2016 19:30 to 21:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

12 October 2016 18:30 to 20:30

Joint event with IET Swindon. The biggest upgrade to Brunel's railway, the electrification of the Great Western Mainline includes new technologies in OLE, Distribution and Construction, and the challenges and interfaces that any major programme faces. PLEASE NOTE EVENT LOCATION IS SWINDON COLLEGE

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical visit

29 September 2016 16:45 to 19:00

An exciting opportunity to see behind the scenes at Brittany Ferries Plymouth Ferry Port, the tour will be led by the knowledgeable and experienced Port Operations Manager Steve Lawrie, who will take us around the behind the scenes area's of a visiting cruise ship!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

28 September 2016 18:15 to 21:00

Enjoy a guided tour of the workshop, see the Bloodhound up close and receive full briefing on the BLOODHOUND Project.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Competition event

25 September 2016 07:30 to 17:00

Dear members, this is a call for scrutineers and general volunteers to support this established schools engineering project for a day of racing electric cars at Castle Combe. This is a great way to encourage pupils to consider a career in engineering and a good day out. IMechE members have supported this event for many years. Booking via the Greenpower website

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

22 September 2016 18:00 to 20:00

A great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from a wide range of local businesses, make new friends, and perhaps even to solve that problem you've been working on!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

22 September 2016 16:45 to 19:00

An exciting opportunity to see behind the scenes at Brittany Ferries Plymouth Ferry Port, the tour will be led by the knowledgeable and experienced Port Operations Manager Steve Lawrie, who will take us around the behind the scenes area's of a visiting cruise ship!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

21 September 2016 18:30 to 21:00

A scale solution ready to deploy. Tidal Lagoons represent a new asset class in Hydro Energy, offering a new application for proven marine hydro technology and renewable energy at nuclear scale.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Technical lecture

19 September 2016 17:00 to 19:00

The presentation will review the development of braking technology from 1960’s to the present day and then hypothesise what the future systems will look like.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

14 September 2016 19:30 to 21:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

11 September 2016 10:00 to 17:00

Build a boat out of nothing but a few sheets of cardboard and some sticky tape, then sail it around our course in Plymouth harbour!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

17 August 2016 19:39 to 21:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

11 August 2016 18:30 to 19:30

A great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from a wide range of local businesses, make new friends, and perhaps even to solve that problem you've been working on!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

30 July 2016 10:30 to 17:00

Come and enjoy the power and majesty of the Crofton Beam Engines during one of their Steaming Days with the Swindon Area of the IMechE, on this family day out to remember.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Professional development event

29 July 2016 09:30 to 15:30

All Engineers, who satisfy the academic and competence requirements, are not on MPDS and who wish to make an application for Professional Registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer should attend this workshop.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

27 July 2016 17:00 to 20:00

This year a summer social will be held at the Great Western Society for an evening visit to the Didcot Railway Centre. The centre will remain open after the public day to allow exclusive access to the exhibits as well as the steam demonstration line running especially for us. Entry is free, however pre-registration for this event is ESSENTIAL for each person attending. To do this please send an e-mail to m.james4@ntlworld.com by Wednesday 20th July. Limited places please book early.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Competition event

16 July 2016 12:00 to 13:00

Following the "success" of last year's event, come and take part in the Bath and Bristol Young Member Panel's cardboard boat race at Bristol Harbour Festival! Alternatively, volunteer to support this event by helping young chidren build their own miniature boat.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

14 July 2016 18:30 to 19:30

A great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from a wide range of local businesses, make new friends, and perhaps even to solve that problem you've been working on!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 July 2016 19:30 to 21:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

07 July 2016 18:30 to 20:00

Please join us for a technical lecture at Imerys Minerals in Par. Learn how mining has changed over the years and the technology advances.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

16 June 2016 18:30 to 21:00

The lecture will highlight the current activities and future research areas in the National Composites Centre designed to deliver the National Composites Strategy

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

15 June 2016 10:10 to 12:30

A chance to tour the manufacturing facility at Honda Of The UK Manufacturing, Swindon.

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Technical visit

14 June 2016 01:30 to 16:00

An afternoon tour of the Godwin Pumps facility and presentation on the history and product range of the company. 13:30 to 16:00

Industry: Fluid machinery

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

09 June 2016 18:30 to 20:00

A great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from a wide range of local businesses, make new friends, and perhaps even to solve that problem you've been working on!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

09 June 2016 16:00 to 18:00

The event is aimed at Primary school Teachers, enabling them to deliver an exciting science curriculum with engineering content. Caroline Alliston is to lead the practical event where teachers will learn how to construct models from readily accessible materials.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

08 June 2016 19:30 to 21:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

07 June 2016 16:00 to 18:30

The IMechE The Big Ideas Paper is to be presented to Secondary School headmasters and heads of science. This networking opportunity includes a panel discussion led by Peter Finegold the Education Theme lead from HQ IMechE.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

07 June 2016 10:00 to 12 June 2016 17:00

Come to the Cheltenham Science Festival and visit the IMechE stand in the Discovery Zone promoting engineering as a career of first choice. A great day out with a full programme of events to be found at www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/science Booking via IMechE is not required. Events should be booked via the festival box office

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

07 June 2016 09:45 to 11 May 2016 15:15

Workshop as part of Secondary Schools Programme within the Cheltenham Science Festival. Graduates and Apprentices introduce KS3 pupils to the challenges of engineering support required to sustain human life on Mars

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

01 June 2016 18:30 to 21:00

The start of a new and exciting Cornwall Committee for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The event will be held at the Alverton Hotel with a guest speaker from Bristow Group who specailse in State of the Art Search and Rescue. There will be a FREE hot buffet and Cream Teas provided after the presentation Afterwards, enjoy a casual drink with our speakers, do a spot of casual networking, and find out more about the IMechE in Devon and Cornwall.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

25 May 2016 18:30 to 20:00

Dr Steve Wright looks at how an aircraft’s avionics and their associated sensor/actuator systems can fail (and they do fail), and how these systems are designed to be resilient to these failures in hardware, software and architecture. The talk will include practical examples from aircraft industry history and Steve’s own experience.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

18 May 2016 19:30 to 21:00

Monthly Bath Bristol area committee meeting.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

12 May 2016 18:30 to 20:00

Come and join us for a presentation from Durapipe - an innovative UK manufacturer specialising in plastic pipework. This talk will cover all aspects of pipework and pipe systems; from pump efficiencies to chemical resistance and system design. There will also be a working model system and free tea & coffee. A great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from a wide range of local businesses, make new friends, and perhaps even to solve that problem you've been working on!

Industry: Fluid machinery

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

11 May 2016 19:30 to 21:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

11 May 2016 19:00 to 21:00

Almost 60 years that have elapsed since the Windscale accident, the UK's Nuclear Emergency Planning has undergone continuous development, most recently following the experience from the 2011 Fukushima accident.

Industry: Nuclear power

Event Type: Technical visit

10 May 2016 18:00 to 20:00

An insightful technical visit to Wessex Water's waste water processing plant in Avonmouth.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Technical Visit

05 May 2016 14:00 to 16:00

A technical visit to Malaby Biogas' Biodigester in Warminster, Wiltshire. This award winning anaerobic digestion facility diverts food waste from landfill, in order to provide waste disposal and energy generation. Guests welcome.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Technical lecture

25 April 2016 17:00 to 19:00

The Annual General Meeting of the South Western Centre of the Railway Division of the I Mech E. This is followed by a presentation on the strategy for the rolling stock for the GWR west of England route.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical lecture

21 April 2016 18:30 to 21:00

Tidal Lagoons represent a new asset class in Hydro Energy, offering a new application for proven marine hydro technology and renewable energy at nuclear scale. Tidal Lagoon Power’s first project - Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay which received planning consent in June 2015 - establishes a scalable blueprint for this new industry.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

20 April 2016 19:30 to 20:00

Monthly Bath Bristol area committee meeting.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

14 April 2016 18:30 to 20:00

A great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from a wide range of local businesses, make new friends, and perhaps even to solve that problem you've been working on!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 April 2016 19:30 to 21:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

13 April 2016 19:00 to 21:00

Market factors have significantly changed the commercial feasibility for CCGTs and changed how they are rewarded in the market. This presentation will cover the following areas: • Changes to electricity market that CCGTs have responded to • How this has affected the operating profile of CCGTs • The technical challenges the new operating profile presents • Opportunities to remain competitive in the current market and future via plant modification

Industry: Energy transfer & thermofluid mechanics

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 April 2016 19:00 to 19:30

Gloucester Area 2016 AGM. All members welcome. Should you wish to add an item to the agenda or wish to join the committee please email John Clarke - Hon. Secretary Gloucester Area via the enclosed link.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

13 April 2016 18:00 to 22:00

The Bath and Bristol Young Members' Panel are pleased to announce a fantastic tour of the Clifton Rocks Railway!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

12 April 2016 18:00 to 20:00

This presentation will give an overview of the development completed to date to prove ETCS capabilities and system performance. It will present the challenges faced and the lessons learnt from the ETCS National Integration Facility approach, and what lies ahead as we progress towards the proposed date for this technology being implemented onto the Great Western.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Competition event

11 April 2016 18:30 to 21:00

The finalists of the Western Aerospace Centre 2016 Prize will present their work to senior members of the Western Region's aerospace industry and academia with the hope of taking first prize. Unfortunately the prixe event has had to be cancelled.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

23 March 2016 17:00 to 20:00

A choice of two technical lectures (Firearms or Body Armour) at the Defence Academy of the UK and the Swindon Area IMechE Annual General Meeting. This event is aimed at members of all grades.

Industry: Defence

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

19 March 2016 10:00 to 11:30

A great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from a wide range of local businesses, make new friends, and perhaps even to solve that problem you've been working on!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Competition event

16 March 2016 18:30 to 22:00

'Present Around the World' is an opportunity for young people to gain more experience in giving presentations. It aims to boost their confidence and also give us the chance to support the next generation of STEM enthusiasts.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

16 March 2016 18:00 to 21:00

From historical fighter jets to the future of space launcher. Join us for an evening of self-guided tour in the museum and learn about SKYLON - the reusable Spaceplane with Dr Robin Davies.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Professional development event

15 March 2016 12:00 to 13:00

Alan King from IMechE HQ will be providing professional development advice for those seeking professional registration with the Engineering Council at all grades (EngTech / IEng / CEng). This session will take place in the J. Craigie Lecture Theatre in Roland Levinsky Building.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

15 March 2016 09:00 to 16:00

Alan King from IMechE HQ will be providing professional development advice for those seeking professional registration with the Engineering Council at all grades (EngTech / IEng / CEng). In addition, he will offer advice and support for Members wishing to apply to become fellows. The sessions are between 09:00 - 11:00 & 14:00 - 16:00 13 x 20 min sessions available on a first come, first served basis.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

14 March 2016 18:30 to 21:00

Find the right route for you to professional registration, at all levels, with Alan King Business Develop Manager.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Competition event

11 March 2016 00:00 to 00:00

Prize competition deadline is 11th March 2016.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

09 March 2016 19:30 to 21:30

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

02 March 2016 18:15 to 21:00

Enjoy a guided tour of the workshop, see the Bloodhound up close and receive full briefing on the BLOODHOUND Project.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

02 March 2016 14:00 to 17:00

The visit will commence with introduction to the Air Station and provide an overview of the support infrastructure required to keep it operational. Following this a tour of the workshop facilities and airfield services both from a service perspective and those currently under contractual support. Dependent on time it may be possible to fit in a visit to a Squadron.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Social event

25 February 2016 19:30 to 21:30

Do you have a brain the size of a planet? Take on teams of other engineers in our challenging quiz to find out if you are the brainiest young engineer in the South West, or at least the smartest friends.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

25 February 2016 18:00 to 21:00

The Crossrail project demonstrates that railway engineering is an innovative and growing area of activity. This talk focuses on Bombardier’s new Class 345 Trains which are to be introduced progressively, on routes crossing London between Reading and Heathrow in the West and Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the East, between 2017 and 2019.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Seminar

25 February 2016 10:00 to 16:00

Hear from industry experts and practitioners about the latest techniques and technology in manufacturing process control. Explore how you can apply these to your operations to maximise productivity and quality or gain new capability.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Talk or debate

23 February 2016 18:30 to 20:30

Discover the engineering challenges of maintaining a steam locomotive to meet the tough requirements of today's main line, and learn about the features of the new P2 which will set it apart from the original locomotives and ensure that it turns heads wherever it goes. Non members welcome.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

18 February 2016 18:30 to 20:00

Our Annual General Meeting, at which we will hold elections for officers of the committee. Details of the elections can be found on our "Committee" pages.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

17 February 2016 19:00 to 21:00

This lecture will examine that process and efforts to maintain the relentless pace of launching new models and introducing innovative technologies for Jaguar Land Rover

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

10 February 2016 19:30 to 21:30

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

10 February 2016 19:00 to 21:00

Alex Henshaw’s story started with his adventures in the Golden Age of Flying. As the youngest amateur he won the King’s Cup Air Race and then achieved the record solo flight from London to Cape Town and back in four and a half days with just a compass, a chronometer and a set of maps from the AA.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Technical Visit

10 February 2016 13:00 to 18:00

A visit to Castrol’s UK headquarters and Global Technology Centre in Pangbourne, Reading, for a tour around their world-leading technical facilities and hear a selection of examples of how Castrol is pushing the boundaries in liquid engineering.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

01 February 2016 17:00 to 19:00

The railway wagons specifically designed to carry the biomass product from the harbour to Drax power station were innovative and provided a challenge to the engineer to carry the biggest volume in a wagon within the notoriously confined British loading gauge. David Barney explains how the design was developed and the service problems that have been encountered with this unique fleet.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical Lecture

28 January 2016 18:30 to 20:30

Technical Lecture on the work of engineers at the Royal United Hospital Bath to solve the challenges that young disabled children face

Industry: Biomedical engineering

Event Type: Professional Development Event

27 January 2016 19:00 to 21:00

Find the right route for you to professional registration with Jill Dwyer.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

14 January 2016 19:30 to 21:00

Join us to celebrate a successful year and meet some like-minded engineers for a bit of networking and fun over a curry at the Tikka Flame near Millennium Square To help get the digestive juices flowing we will also be given a talk on Technology for Fun by the fantastic Caroline Alliston

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 January 2016 19:30 to 21:30

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical Lecture

06 January 2016 17:15 to 20:00

Joint Event between Railway Division South West Centre and Permanent Way Institute. Andy Savage will look at the history of railway built heritage in the UK, the issues that led to the demolition of much of it, and how the RHT has contributed over the last 30 years to the retention and rehabilitation of what has survived.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk

17 December 2015 18:00 to 20:00

What is it like to be an engineer? What are engineers like? Join engineers Rhys Phillips and Jon Holt for this brand new show and find out how engineers are changing the world around you. See how engineering can be used to protect aeroplanes from lightning strike damage and assist someone in performing an escapology stunt!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical Lecture

14 December 2015 17:00 to 20:00

Family Evening organized by the Railway Division; partners welcome. "Hitachi Super Express Trains and Newton Aycliffe Factory" A lecture about the exciting new trains coming to the Great Western, and an update about the factory in England being constructed to build them. Followed by a hot buffet. More details to follow.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical Lecture

14 December 2015 17:00 to 20:00

Lecture about the exciting new trains coming to the Great Western, and an update about the factory in England being constructed to build them. Followed by a hot buffet. More details to follow.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee Meeting

10 December 2015 18:00 to 20:30

A great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from a wide range of local businesses, make new friends, and perhaps even to solve that problem you've been working on!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

10 December 2015 18:00 to 20:00

This talk is specifically aimed at Families with school children of any age and is aimed at making science fun and interesting to all.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee Meeting

09 December 2015 19:30 to 22:00

We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, idea's for bigger projects and just a general opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area! We hope to see you soon!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical Visit

08 December 2015 18:00 to 21:00

Get in the Christmas spirit by blowing your own Christmas bauble out of the famous Bristol Blue Glass!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk

02 December 2015 19:00 to 21:00

Discover the engineering challenges of maintaining a steam locomotive to meet the tough requirements of today's main line, and learn about the features of the new P2 which will set it apart from the original locomotives and ensure that it turns heads wherever it goes.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk

02 December 2015 18:30 to 20:00

Currently women make up less than 10% of the engineering sector, and with a large skills gap looming, and the additional need for a more diverse workforce, it has never been more important to encourage women to choose a career in engineering.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical Visit

02 December 2015 18:00 to 20:30

Get in the Christmas spirit by blowing your own Christmas bauble out of the famous Bristol Blue Glass!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk

01 December 2015 18:00 to 20:00

Climate change will cause our world to warm, more regular heat waves and greater intensity rainfalls all with profound uncertainty. So how do we build our cities and nations not only to be sustainable, but also resilient to unprecedented environmental challenges? The talk will be followed by a buffet and wine to celebrate the festive period.

Industry: Construction & building services

Event Type: Professional Development Event

24 November 2015 18:00 to 20:00

Want to know how to get noticed in the workplace? Want to discover what employers look for in a young engineer? Want to know how to professionally register with IMechE? Join us at the University of Bath for a workshop to develop your workplace skills and find out the best ways to get noticed in the workplace.

Industry: Cross-sector