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Event Type: Professional Development Event
24 November 2015 18:00 to 20:00
Bath Uni - E-Lounge - Bath
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
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Event Type: Social Event
19 November 2015 19:30 to 21:30
Downstairs at The Brass Pig - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
18 November 2015 19:30 to 21:00
The Bull at Hinton - Chippenham
Monthly Bath Bristol area committee meeting.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk or debate
18 November 2015 19:00 to 21:00
Somerset College - Taunton
What is Fracking and what does its application mean for local communities now and in the future?
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
12 November 2015 18:30 to 19:30
Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club - PLYMOUTH
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
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
12 November 2015 18:00 to 20:00
University of Bath - Bath
A dual presentation from the supplier of the new train and the engineer planning for their use in service.
More details to follow
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
11 November 2015 19:30 to 22:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Talk
04 November 2015 19:00 to 21:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
An illustrated talk on the loss of the Titanic. Aimed at professional engineers, although a non-technical audience should have no problems to follow..
Industry: Offshore engineering
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Event Type: Talk
04 November 2015 16:00 to 18:00
University of Plymouth - Plymouth
A talk by two Plymouth University Mechanical Engineering graduates giving an overview of their experiences as students and providing an insight into their employment at Jaguar Land Rover.
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: Professional development event
04 November 2015 13:00 to 17:00
University of Exeter (Room 004) - Exeter
The event is aimed at all engineering students irrespective of discipline and is particularly relevant to those in their final year who intend to progress a professional engineering career. It is also relevant to anyone with or about to get qualifications who aspires to achieving professional engineering status.
Industry: Management
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
28 October 2015 19:30 to 21:00
The Bull at Hinton - Chippenham
Monthly Bath Bristol area committee meeting - Date moved to 28/10/2015
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
28 October 2015 18:00 to 21:00
*TBC
Since 1974 Teignbridge Propellers have been designing and manufacturing high performance propellers and sterngear products at their Newton Abbot headquarters for the civil and defence marine markets. The visit will be conducted by the MD Mr David Duncan, and will include a look over the pattern shop where the shape of the blades is realised, and the foundry where aluminium bronze is cast.”
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
26 October 2015 18:30 to 21:00
University of Bristol - Bristol
ProjectZero: Designing, building and testing the AgustaWestland Project Zero, the world first all-electric tiltrotor technology demonstrator aircraft, in 6 months.
Dr Wang conceived Project Zero, the world’s first all-electric tiltrotor technology demonstrator aircraft. With one goal of the project to inspire the next generation, a team of young engineers designed, built and tested the concept aircraft.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
26 October 2015 16:00 to 18:00
Queens Building, University of Bristol - Bristol
Western Aerospace Centre Committee Meeting
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Technical Visit
22 October 2015 14:00 to 16:00
Science Museum Library Swindon - SWINDON
A visit to the Science Museum Library and Archives based at Wroughton near Swindon. This extension of the London facility holds a huge collection of books, archives, journals and engineering plans documenting the history of science, technology, engineering and medicine over the past 500 years.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
19 October 2015 17:00 to 19:00
STEAM Museum - Swindon
The Independently Powered Electric Multiple-Unit (IPEMU) project is a battery-powered train that entered trial passenger service in Essex, in January 2015. James Ambrose managed the project for Network Rail and explains the trials and the lessons learned.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
14 October 2015 19:00 to 22:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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!
Our October meeting will be a special meeting to brainstorm events for 2016.
We hope to see you soon!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Social Event
14 October 2015 19:00 to 21:00
Battledown Brewery - Cheltenham
UPDATED. 20 More spaces have become available book now!
A tour of the Battledown Brewery, including the “Whats, whys and hows of brewing”, the history of the brewery and beer, some good food, beers to sample and your own Battledown pint glass to take away.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical visit
14 October 2015 18:00 to 21:00
Centrax Industries Limited - Newton Abbot
The visit would start with refreshments and a short presentation on the company’s history and products followed by the tour of the 2 manufacturing areas and gas turbine test facilities. Depending on the size of the visiting party it is planned to split into 2 groups for the tours. Hopefully it will be possible to see a gas turbine start-up in the test area during the visit.
Industry: Other Industries / Sectors
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
14 October 2015 14:20 to 15:00
Devonport Lecture Theatre - Plymouth
Alan King from IMechE HQ will provide provide professional development advice for those seeking professional registration with the Engineering Council
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
13 October 2015 15:00 to 17:00
Devonport Royal Dockyard
Alan King from IMechE HQ will provide provide professional development advice for those seeking professional registration with the Engineering Council
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
08 October 2015 18:30 to 19:30
The Hyde Park - PLYMOUTH
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
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Event Type: Seminar
07 October 2015 00:00 to 18 October 2015 00:00
*TBC
Following a successful involvement last year the IMechE Devon and Somerset Committee is again supporting the Sidmouth Science Festival this year.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Visit
01 October 2015 18:00 to 20:00
Wessex Water - Bristol
Please note that this event is now fully booked.
An insightful technical visit to Wessex Water's waste water processing plant in Avonmouth.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Schools/Colleges/University Events
27 September 2015 07:30 to 17:00
Castle Combe Circuit - Chippenham
For more information and opportunities to volunteer, please see the Greenpower website:
http://greenpower.co.uk/events/events/castle-combe-heat-2015
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
23 September 2015 19:30 to 21:00
The Bull at Hinton - Chippenham
Monthly Bath Bristol area committee meeting.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk
23 September 2015 18:30 to 20:30
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
Following the very successful event: ‘Engineering for Fun - Inspiring the Next Generation’ in January. The Gloucester Area IMechE committee is running a similar event in September with a model building session, talk and book signing. Open to all, including children. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Social Event
19 September 2015 10:00 to 17:00
Commercial Wharf - PLYMOUTH
Build a boat out of nothing but a few bits of cardboard and some sticky tape, then sail it around a course in Plymouth harbour!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Competition Event
19 September 2015 10:00 to 17:00
Commercial Wharf - PLYMOUTH
Engineers Without Borders will show you how to make a water pump from common building materials and household waste! Why? Because in remote parts of the world, where mains water is not available, this simple device can make the difference between life and death by providing access to safe drinking water.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Schools/Colleges/University Events
19 September 2015 10:00 to 17:00
Commercial Wharf - PLYMOUTH
Nature knows best! Staff and STEM Ambassadors from the National Marine Aquarium will demonstrate how some marine organisms have mastered the laws of physics to survive.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk
16 September 2015 17:30 to 19:30
Cranfield University (Shrivenham)
Nuclear submarines have the qualities of stealth, endurance and flexibility that afford them
an unparalleled freedom to operate worldwide and “Life in a Nuclear Submarine” is a not too-
serious view of what life is like for the ship’s company in some of the UK’s most powerful
weapons.
Industry: Defence
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
10 September 2015 18:30 to 19:30
The Hyde Park - PLYMOUTH
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
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Event Type: Schools/Colleges/University Events
10 September 2015 18:00 to 20:00
University of Plymouth - Plymouth
STEM Ambassador Workshop: learn how to deliver a primary school science lesson to Key Stage 2 & 3 children and receive all the materials you need to do it
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Schools/Colleges/University Events
10 September 2015 14:00 to 16:00
National Marine Aquarium - PLYMOUTH
STEM Ambassador Workshop: learn how to deliver a primary school science lesson to Key Stage 2 & 3 children and receive all the materials you need to do it
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
09 September 2015 19:30 to 22:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Schools/Colleges/University Events
08 September 2015 09:00 to 16:00
*TBC
*** NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC *** The Devon and Cornwall Area Committee is supporting UTC Plymouth 'Build A Race Car' Day
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
07 September 2015 17:00 to 19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
This year's Railway Division chairman is a familiar face to the South West Centre, having been our chairman for the past three years. Chris Kinchin-Smith's talk will examine why as the railway continues to see challenges with transformation and capacity, it is key to understand the opportunities and challenges presented by growth.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
13 August 2015 18:30 to 19:30
The Hyde Park - PLYMOUTH
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
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
12 August 2015 19:30 to 21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
23 July 2015 17:30 to 19:30
Cranfield University (Shrivenham)
In 1912 there occurred a shipping disaster of such proportions that we are still talking and speculating about it over one hundred years later. This talk covers the circumstances that led to TITANIC’s creation, her collision, and her eventual loss, with particular emphasis on engineering and the role that engineers played in her short life - dispelling many of the popular myths that surround this tragedy.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Competition Event
18 July 2015 12:00 to 14:00
Bristol Harbour Festival - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
14 July 2015 17:00 to 19:00
University of Plymouth - Plymouth
Alan King, of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) will be in Plymouth on Tuesday 14th July and is giving a talk on Professional Registration at Plymouth University at 17:00, with informal Q&A afterwards.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
08 July 2015 19:30 to 22:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
07 July 2015 18:30 to 20:00
The Hyde Park - PLYMOUTH
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
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Event Type: Schools/Colleges/University Events
20 June 2015 00:00 to 00:00
RNAS Merryfield - Ilton
For more information and opportunities to volunteer, please see the Greenpower website:
http://www.greenpower.co.uk/events/events/merryfield-heat-2015
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
17 June 2015 19:00 to 22:00
Holiday Inn Express, Taunton - Taunton
Please join us on 17 June at 7pm for an IMechE Devon and Somerset Members’ Evening. The meeting will include:
• A presentation on the new Supercat Lifeboat Launch and Recovery System (speaker TBA)
• A presentation given by Richard Guy and Alan King from IMechE HQ on the Institution’s projects and services for members
• An open discussion about the IMechE Devon and Somerset Area’s plans and ambitions
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk
16 June 2015 18:30 to 21:00
Will you owe your life to electronics?
Industry: Biomedical engineering
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Event Type: Technical Visit
14 June 2015 07:00 to 15 June 2015 20:30
Bristol Bus Station - Bristol
****This event is now cancelled****
Join the Bath and Bristol Young Members’ Panel for this incredible two day trip!
We will visit the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Manchester, have a networking night with the Manchester Young Members and spend a day at Alton Towers.
****This event is now cancelled****
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
11 June 2015 18:30 to 19:30
The Hyde Park - PLYMOUTH
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
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
10 June 2015 19:30 to 21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Seminar
10 June 2015 00:00 to 23:00
*TBC
Early booking discount available
Book your place by Friday 20 March and save 15%
This unique seminar will offer examples of failures on existing plant and solutions implemented, latest activities on justifying plant life extensions, methods being used for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring, relevant design codes for new plant such as RCCM, ASME and Quality Assurance protocols for new plant.
Industry: Power Industries
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Event Type: Social Event
03 June 2015 19:30 to 22:00
Downstairs at The Brass Pig - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
20 May 2015 19:30 to 21:00
The Bull at Hinton - Chippenham
Monthly Bath Bristol area committee meeting.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: AGM
13 May 2015 19:00 to 22:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
Bath and Bristol Young Members Annual General Meeting. Voting for this year's committee places will take place. Anyone can join the committee as an ordinary member or apply for the named positions, or just come along to meet us and for some food and drink afterwards.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk
13 May 2015 19:00 to 21:00
EDF
We are sorry to announce that the lecture for the 13th of May 2015 - Responsible Innovation for Orthopaedic Medical Devices has had to be cancelled due to Paul Blanchard, the lecturer, being called away at short notice on business.
Please accept our sincere apologies and we hope to re-schedule this event in the near future.
Kind regards,
Gloucester Area Committee.
Industry: Biomedical engineering
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
12 May 2015 18:00 to 20:00
UTC Swindon
JOINT EVENT WITH IET
After the electrification of the Great Western Mainline from London to Bristol and Swansea what is the maintenance regime already planned to keep the service running?
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical Visit
06 May 2015 18:30 to 21:00
Blackhill Engineering Services Ltd. - Exeter
At this site Supacat are manufacturing the Launch and Recovery units for the RNLI’s new class of Shannon lifeboats. Fabrication and machining of the larger sections of these units is also carried out at this facility.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
05 May 2015 18:30 to 20:30
The Hyde Park - PLYMOUTH
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
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
05 May 2015 14:00 to 16:30
Plymouth University Roland Levinsky Building - Plymouth
The MPDS Mentor Training event is to provide support to experienced professional Engineers who are acting as mentors to recently qualified Engineers. It will be provided by our Regional Business Development Manager, Alan King.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Visit
02 May 2015 00:00 to 00:00
*TBC
Visit to Bristol Air Traffic Control Centre at Bristol Airport
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
22 April 2015 19:30 to 21:00
The Bull at Hinton - Chippenham
Monthly Bath Bristol area committee meeting.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk
22 April 2015 19:00 to 21:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
An insight into the winter of 2014 in Formula 1 and explain why what was learned is of relevance to next-generation motorsport and mainstream technology developments
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: AGM
22 April 2015 18:30 to 19:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
2015 Gloucester Area AGM. Please see enclosed agenda. All members welcome.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Visit
22 April 2015 18:15 to 21:00
BLOODHOUND SSC Unit 3 - Bristol
Enjoy a guided tour of the workshop and receive full briefing on the BLOODHOUND Project.
Please note this event is now FULLY BOOKED.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Competition Event
20 April 2015 18:00 to 21:00
Queens Building, University of Bristol - Bristol
The finalists of the Western Aerospace Centre 2015 Prize will present their work to senior members of the Western Region's aerospace industry and academia with the hope of taking first prize.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Talk
16 April 2015 18:00 to 20:00
Atkins - Almondsbury - Bristol
Today, we produce about four billion metric tonnes of food per annum. Yet due to poor practices in harvesting, storage and transportation, as well as market and consumer waste, it is estimated that 30–50% of all food produced never reaches a human stomach. Dr Tim Fox will consider what engineers, governments, and businesses need to prioritise to reduce food wastage in the developing economies of the world and thereby help underpin international food security.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
14 April 2015 19:00 to 21:00
EDF Visitor Centre - Bridgwater
Talk organised by the IET at EDF visitors centre in Bridgwater. Booking essential via the IET web site on www.theiet.org/somerset
Industry: Research & development
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
14 April 2015 15:00 to 19:00
Camels Head Gate - PLYMOUTH
Join us for the third Women in STEM event being hosted by Babcock at HMNB Devonport. This is a fantastic opportunity to network as well as hear from one of the Royal Navy’s first female submariners, Lieutenant Emma Boswell.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
09 April 2015 18:30 to 00:00
The Hyde Park - PLYMOUTH
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
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
08 April 2015 19:30 to 21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Technical Visit
30 March 2015 18:00 to 22:00
Avon Gorge Hotel - Bristol
The Bath and Bristol Young Members' Panel are pleased to announce a fantastic tour of the Clifton Rocks Railway!
This event is now fully booked!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Competition Event
25 March 2015 18:30 to 21:00
University of Plymouth - Plymouth
'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
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Event Type: Technical Visit
20 March 2015 11:15 to 15:30
Matford Park and Ride - EXETER
Join us on a tour of this unique piece of engineering and maritime heritage. Experience what life was like on board a nuclear-powered 'hunter killer' submarine during the Cold War.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Social Event
19 March 2015 19:30 to 21:00
Beer Emporium - Bristol
Join the Bath and Bristol Young Members' Panel to compete against IStructE, ICE and rival companies.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
18 March 2015 18:00 to 20:00
Room 2B20 - University of the West of England - Bristol
Need to polish up your CV? Want to know what employers look for in an employee? Want to know how to professionally register with IMechE?
Join us at UWE for a workshop to develop your CV skills and find out the best ways to get noticed in the workplace.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Visit
18 March 2015 17:30 to 19:30
Camels Head Gate - PLYMOUTH
Join us on a tour of this unique piece of engineering and maritime heritage. Experience what life was like on board a nuclear-powered 'hunter killer' submarine during the Cold War.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk
17 March 2015 19:00 to 21:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
The IMechE - RAeS 2015 joint lecture will be concerning The Last British Airliner, the BAe 146.
Refreshmens available from 19:00.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
11 March 2015 19:30 to 21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
11 March 2015 19:00 to 21:00
*TBC
A Visit to the Fox Brothers Factory in Wellington. Visit to and tour of the factory where waving of cloth is carried out.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk
11 March 2015 19:00 to 20:00
Small Lecture Theatre Rm 1.15 - Bristol University - Bristol
Bristol’s Vertically Oriented Probe (VOP) micro-scope represents a breakthrough in both Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) instrumentation and the study of biomolecules, and can overcome the disadvantages of AFM. This talk will detail some of the novel engineering approaches for this ground-breaking micro-scope.
Industry: Biomedical engineering
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Event Type: Talk
11 March 2015 18:30 to 21:00
Exeter Phoenix - EXETER
LAUNCH OF A NEW COMMITTEE BRANCH IN EXETER:
We are launching a new branch of the Devon and Cornwall Area Committee in Exeter. To mark the occasion, we have organised an event that charts the development of the most complicated piece of engineering equipment on the planet: the nuclear-powered submarine.
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
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Event Type: Competition Event
09 March 2015 06:00 to 23:00
*TBC
Prize competition deadline is EXTENDED to 9th March 2015.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: AGM
05 March 2015 19:00 to 21:00
Cranfield University (Shrivenham)
Swindon Area's Annual General Meeting.
Following the Firearms Event, we will hold the 2015 AGM.
The AGM is open to IMechE members of all grades. Due to the location, it is essential that you book a place.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
05 March 2015 18:30 to 19:30
The Hyde Park - PLYMOUTH
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
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Event Type: Technical Visit
05 March 2015 17:00 to 20:00
Defence Academy, Swindon (01793 785615) - Swindon
An opportunity to view the excellent the firearms of the Defence Academy of the UK. This is an extensive collection of guns ranging from historical classics to cutting edge technology.
Industry: Defence
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
25 February 2015 19:30 to 21:00
The Bull at Hinton - Chippenham
Monthly Bath Bristol area committee meeting.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
25 February 2015 19:00 to 21:00
Lecture Theatre 004 - Exeter
Lars Johanning is Associated Professor in Ocean Energy at Exeter University. He has been involved in research on hydrodynamic related topics for marine structures since 1997.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
24 February 2015 18:00 to 20:00
University of Bristol - Bristol
JOINT EVENT WITH I MECH E WESTERN REGION
For full details please click on event title
After the lecture there is complementary pizza and beer
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Social Event
19 February 2015 19:00 to 22:00
Downstairs at The Brass Pig - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
18 February 2015 18:00 to 20:30
Defence Academy, Swindon (01793 785615) - Swindon
An evening of cyber security, concentrating on personal security, followed by free time to explore the equipment displays in the Defence Capability Centre
Industry: Defence
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Event Type: Debate
16 February 2015 19:00 to 20:00
Stonehouse Lecture Theatre - Plymouth
The Plymouth branch of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) are hosting a discussion about the technology and policy of sustainable energy in the developing world for anyone new to the topic wanting to find out more.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
12 February 2015 18:30 to 00:00
The Hyde Park - PLYMOUTH
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
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
11 February 2015 19:30 to 21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Talk
11 February 2015 19:00 to 21:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
This lecture will explore the extraordinary sequence of events that led to the dramatic destruction of a plant that was perceived to be cutting-edge at the time. It will include a technical overview of the progression and causes of the accident, its aftermath and also look at what's happening on the site today.
Industry: Nuclear power
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Event Type: Technical Visit
05 February 2015 17:00 to 18:00
Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre - Plymouth
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
This event will introduce you to electron microscopy and how it is used in precision engineering, aerospace, defence and manufacturing businesses throughout the south west region.
Industry: Bulk materials handling
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
04 February 2015 19:00 to 21:00
Somerset College - Taunton
Claire Pearce and Dr Natasha Stephen, from the Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC) at Plymouth University, will demonstrate the relevance and use of electron microscopy in precision engineering, aerospace, defence and manufacturing businesses.
Industry: Research & development
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
28 January 2015 18:30 to 21:00
UWE Room Number 2Q42 - Bristol
Alan King, the IMechE Business Development Manager will give a presentation explaining the process of becoming an Eng Tech, IEng or CEng member.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Schools/Colleges/University Events
26 January 2015 00:00 to 13 February 2015 00:00
*TBC
The IMechE is looking for young engineers to support Caroline Alliston of ‘Technology for Fun’ in delivering STEM activity workshops in secondary schools in the Bristol Area as a follow up to the celebrations. Three volunteers are required for each of the 2 x ½ day workshops being run over 3 weeks.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
22 January 2015 18:30 to 19:30
The China House - Plymouth
A monthly meeting held by the Devon and Cornwall Young Members Panel to discuss panel affairs and future events.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk
21 January 2015 18:45 to 21:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
Newly elected IMechE Fellow Caroline Alliston, author of the ‘Technology for Fun’ books of fun practical design and build projects for 7-14 year olds, talks about how she changed from working in industry to inspiring the next generation of engineers. There will be lots of working models to play with, or to make and take away afterwards. Friends, families and STEM ambassadors welcome.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Social Event
15 January 2015 18:30 to 22:30
Brunel Raj - Bristol
(Please note the change of date from 16th to 15th January)
Join us to celebrate a successful year and meet some like-minded engineers for a bit of networking and fun over a curry.
There's also a tour of Brunel's Suspension Bridge - something to get your appetite roaring!
Industry: Food engineering
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
14 January 2015 19:30 to 21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
14 January 2015 19:00 to 21:00
Lecture Theatre 004 - Exeter
The Energy Harvesting Research Group at the University of Exeter is working on cutting edge academic research with a firm focus on needs of industry.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Schools/Colleges/University Events
13 January 2015 00:00 to 25 January 2015 00:00
The IMechE are proud to support the Show of Strength Theatre Company in celebrating the achievements of Brunel with stories, circus, music and songs.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
07 January 2015 17:15 to 20:00
Davidson House - Reading
JOINT EVENT WITH THE PERMANENT WAY INSTITUTE
The National Skills Academy for Rail Engineering present their vision for closing the skills gap in the railway industry
Details of how to get to Davidson House are available - please click on event title.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
15 December 2014 17:00 to 19:00
STEAM Museum - Swindon
This year's annual family event is in the form of a travelogue Great Railway Journeys will describe some of the exotic and exciting destinations - and more importantly journeys - that can be achieved worldwide by train. From the Ghan in Australia, the Trans Siberian Express and trips through the Rocky Mountains railway travel is a worldwide delight.
After the presentation and audience participation everyone is welcome to stay behind and continue the debate over drinks and a hot finger buffet.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical Visit
11 December 2014 18:00 to 20:30
Bristol Blue Glass - Bristol
Get in the Christmas spirit by blowing your own Christmas bauble out of the famous Bristol Blue Glass!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
10 December 2014 19:30 to 21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
04 December 2014 18:30 to 19:30
The China House - Plymouth
A monthly meeting held by the Devon and Cornwall Young Members Panel to discuss panel affairs and future events.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Visit
03 December 2014 18:00 to 20:30
Bristol Blue Glass - Bristol
*The 3rd of December is now fully booked, however there are still spaces available on the 11th December*
Get in the Christmas spirit by blowing your own Christmas bauble out of the famous Bristol Blue Glass!
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk
28 November 2014 18:00 to 20:00
School of Chemistry, Lecture Theatre 1 - Bristol
A trip of discovery across time and space as Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores the three eras of space since the Second World War.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
27 November 2014 17:30 to 19:30
Lecture Theatre 005 - Plymouth
The presentation will discuss various aspects of ‘Engineering at BD’, a leading developer and manufacturer of medical technology.
Industry: Biomedical engineering
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Event Type: Talk
26 November 2014 19:00 to 21:00
Delphi Diesel Systems - Gloucestershire
For this year's IMechE Lecture at the Stroud Festival of Manufacturing and Engineering Week (Festomane) the subject is the Dudbridge Locks Hydro Electric Scheme , a part of the Cotswold Canals.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
26 November 2014 18:30 to 21:00
Lecture Theatre 004 - Exeter
The presentation will survey the main Additive Layer Manufacturing technologies, highlighting recent innovations and demonstrating how they may be suitable for businesses to adopt into their manufacturing processes.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
26 November 2014 18:30 to 21:00
The University of Exeter - Lecture room XF1 - Exeter
A Talk on Additive Layer Manufacturing by James Bradbury from Exeter University.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Competition Event
26 November 2014 18:00 to 21:00
BRLSI - Bath
*Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to lack of entries*
As well as being a great opportunity to develop your presenting skills, and to network with those from the engineering profession, prize money is available to the winner and runner up in the area. As the event is being held over two heats in the area, the winner and runner up will be notified once both events have taken place.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Visit
26 November 2014 13:45 to 15:30
Kawasaki Precision Machinery - Plymouth
An excellent opportunity to see a modern production facility featuring a range of CNC machines, high power test rigs and lean assembley lines incorporating high grade clean rooms.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Event Type: Competition Event
25 November 2014 18:00 to 21:00
BAWA Bristol - Bristol
As well as being a great opportunity to develop your presenting skills, and to network with those from the engineering profession, prize money is available to the winner and runner up in the area. As the event is being held over two heats in the area, the winner and runner up will be notified once both events have taken place.
*Please note arrangements are subject to change. All entrants will be notified of final arrangements prior to their heat.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Social Event
22 November 2014 10:45 to 20:30
Exeter St. David's Station - Exeter
Meet like-minded Engineers and make friends during an afternoon trip along the picturesque Tarka Line railway.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Talk
20 November 2014 19:00 to 21:30
Chancellor's Building, University of Bath - Bath
This event is free to attend and refreshments will be provided. Booking is not required but will help us with planning refreshments.
Prof. Hammond will present a socio-technical ‘balance sheet’ of the various benefits and disbenefits of CCS, alongside a realistic technology assessment of its future role in the UK energy sector.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Talk
19 November 2014 19:30 to 20:30
The lecture will give an overview of the properties and applications of active materials, composites and structures.
The lecture is jointly hosted by WEMMA and IMechE.
Industry: Bulk materials handling
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Event Type: Schools/Colleges/University Events
19 November 2014 16:00 to 19:00
Research Councils UK - Swindon
An early evening event to encourage new members to come along and see what benefits membership could provide.
There will be a short presentation on IMechE membership, an opportunity to ask questions and an engineering challenge.
Free pizza will be provided so booking is required.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
17 November 2014 17:00 to 19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
An exploration of the latest technological thinking on getting the best from diesel engines used in the railway environment
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
12 November 2014 19:30 to 21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Talk
12 November 2014 19:00 to 21:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
Tidal Lagoon Power is preparing to start construction of the world’s first tidal lagoon power plant in Swansea Bay in 2015. Join us for a thrilling insight into a new option for affordable renewable energy at a scale not seen before.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
11 November 2014 18:00 to 20:00
Swansea University - Swansea
JOINT EVENT WITH I MECH E SOUTH WALES REGION
The Hitachi Super Express Train is the new generation of high speed trains which will operate on the Great Western Main Line after it is electrified, and on other inter-city routes in Britain. The trains will be assembled at a new factory in the north of England and the GW trains will be maintained at depots in Bristol and west London. The lecture will include aspects of the design, manufacture, operation and maintenance of the trains.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
05 November 2014 18:30 to 21:00
The University of Exeter - Lecture room XF1 - Exeter
A Talk on Marine Renewables by Lars Johanning.
Industry: Offshore engineering
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Event Type: Talk
28 October 2014 18:00 to 21:00
Pugsley Lecture Theatre - Bristol
The Bath and Bristol Young Members Panel, in conjunction with the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Institution of Civil Engineers invite you to a free presentation.
Come and learn about Brunel's other bridge, the innovative swivel bridge in the Bristol City Docks, and the ambitious project now underway to return this iconic structure to working order.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Social Event
23 October 2014 19:00 to 21:00
Richmond Public House and Kitchen - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Social Event
22 October 2014 19:00 to 22:00
White Hart pub - Wroughton, Swindon
An evening of beer, skittles and the opportunity to meet the committee, discuss membership and make suggestions about what you'd like us to do for you.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
21 October 2014 18:30 to 21:00
With the breakup and privatisation of the Central Electricity Generating Board in the early 1990s, electricity generation is now provided by a large number of players. As a result the operators of the grid system together with the distribution companies are faced with a wide variety of challenges. These need to be solved if the lights are to remain on.
Industry: Power Industries
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
20 October 2014 17:00 to 19:00
STEAM Museum - Swindon
JOINT EVENT WITH IET
Explanation of the latest technological thinking on the critical interface between rolling stock and infrastructure, the collection of traction power by the locomotive pantograph from the overhead conductor cable.
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Talk
15 October 2014 19:00 to 21:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
Talk on the Loki Flood Basalt. Flood basalts present an untold threat to life as we know it due to the gases erupted. Historically there have been many flood basalt eruptions, some have been linked to the Permian, Triassic-Jurassic and Cretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction events.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
13 October 2014 18:00 to 21:00
University of Bristol - Bristol
Colin Smith CBE FRS (Director – Engineering and Technology, Rolls-Royce plc) will describe the journey of modern aerospace propulsion technologies and the challenges for the future: from the engineering and technology that have delivered the most efficient large aero engine in the world today – the Trent XWB – to the next generation of engine designs already in development and the research and technology challenges faced in delivering the future concepts for civil aviation.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
13 October 2014 16:00 to 18:00
Queens Building, University of Bristol - Bristol
Western Aerospace Centre Committee Meeting
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
10 October 2014 18:30 to 21:00
Somerset College - Taunton
CANCELLED - This talk has been cancelled.
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
08 October 2014 19:00 to 21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Professional Development Event
29 September 2014 17:00 to 19:00
Rooms 5/6, Western House - Swindon
Railway Division Chairman's Address - please click on title for a link to detailed information
Industry: Railway
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Event Type: Schools/Colleges/University Events
28 September 2014 08:00 to 17:00
Castle Combe Circuit - Chippenham
GREENPOWER RENISHAW WESTERN REGIONAL HEAT
Industry: Automobile
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Event Type: Talk
24 September 2014 19:00 to 21:00
Safran Landing Systems - Gloucester
An update on Quicksilver – Britain’s World Water Speed Record Attempt by Nigel Macknight
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
16 September 2014 19:30 to 21:00
The Bull at Hinton - Chippenham
Monthly area committee meeting. Please contact the area secretary if you wish to attend.
Industry: Management
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Event Type: Talk
10 September 2014 18:30 to 21:00
Somerset College - Taunton
Paul Edwards will explain the background to the need for new low carbon generation in the UK, provide an introduction to the key technical features of the UK EPR design, outline the progress made with the Hinkley Point C project, and introduce some of the challenges associated in planning a project that has an expected operational life of at least 60 years.
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Talk
09 September 2014 19:30 to 21:00
Queens Building, University of Bristol - Bristol
The presentation will give an overview of offshore wind energy development and then focus on two major challenges: Construction out at sea – the evolution of specialised vessels; and
Access for maintenance – transferring technicians in wild and windy conditions
Industry: Renewable energy
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
13 August 2014 19:00 to 21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Technical Lecture
07 August 2014 19:00 to 21:30
Bordeaux Quay - Bristol
Discover oenology, the science of wine and winemaking.
The Bath and Bristol Young Members Panel would like to invite you to a delicious, relaxed, informal fun and interactive introduction on how to taste wine and the science behind the production of wine, with tasting of seven quality wines from around the world.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Competition Event
19 July 2014 12:00 to 14:00
Bristol Harbour Festival - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
09 July 2014 19:00 to 21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Committee Meeting
11 June 2014 19:30 to 21:00
The Inn on the Green - Bristol
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
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Event Type: Competition Event
30 May 2014 18:00 to 21:00
University of Bristol - Bristol
As well as being a great opportunity to develop your presenting skills, and to network with those from the engineering profession, prize money is available to the winner and runner up in the area. As the event is being held over two heats in the area, the winner and runner up will be notified once both events have taken place.
Please note dates and times are to be confirmed at a later date. Room subject to change.
Industry: Cross-sector
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Event Type: Technical Visit
23 May 2014 18:30 to 21:00
Bath Ales - Bristol
Join Bath and Bristol Young Members' Panel for an evening at Bath Ales Brewery!
Industry: Food engineering