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Yorkshire Region

Number 4468 Mallard



Yorkshire holds the distinction of being the very first Branch to be created within the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and in 2021 we celebrated our centenary. The inaugural meeting was held in Leeds on the 14th February 1921, and after initially being known as the "Leeds Branch", it was later renamed the Yorkshire Region in 1998.

The past 100 years have seen many changes in the world of engineering and Yorkshire has been at the forefront of innovation and technology. The Region is home to many leading engineering companies and is also at the cutting edge of research, which is shown in the breadth and expertise of our membership.

On the 12th February 2021 we were delighted to hold an online Centenary Celebration Event, with the President, Terry Spall, amongst our line-up of speakers, reflecting on the success of the Region and our past and present activities. If you missed this event, you can catch-up via the IMechE Webinar Hub. 

We also take great pride in our published book -  “Yorkshire: A Centenary of the IMechE's Oldest Region". Written by one of our past Regional Chairs, Ashley Crossland CEng FIMechE MIET, with contributions from Terry Spall (President), Luke Farmer (current Yorkshire Region Chair) and items from our other Area Committees, the 72 pages and illustrations suitably celebrate the formation of our Region and recount its success. Follow the link to view the book or to download your copy.

Also, there was the centenary article  “From Birdcage Walk”, also written by Ashley Crossland, in Issue 1 2021 of Professional Engineering.  

Our sincerest thanks go to all who were involved in making our centenary celebrations a success in 2021 and we wish all of our members the very best for the next 100 years!

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As a result of the pandemic, the move to online webinars, meetings and activities has offered members a greater opportunity to participate in a wide range of events at a local, national and global level, and engage with the Institution from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

However, we also appreciate the value of being able to interact once again with fellow engineers, friends & family at "face-to-face" events and the benefits this has for many members.

We look forward to continuing to build upon our established series of virtual events within the Region and aim to deliver a hybrid programme of online webinars and "in person" events over the forthcoming year.


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Membership and Professional Registration

The Global Management Development Team are experts in the process of membership and professional registration. They work with applicants globally, providing in-depth knowledge and advice. Learn more.

Get involved

There are many initiatives going on in this region and there are plenty of great opportunities for you to be involved. This includes becoming a mentor and sharing your experience to help others develop, running an event, or joining one of our committees.

Find out what we get up to - "Introducing the IMechE Regions"

To get involved with the Institution's activities in Yorkshire, contact Nicky Baxter.

Contact us

If you have any ideas on how we could improve what we offer then we would very much like to hear from you: Contact us.

 

Current and Future Events

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  • Event Type: Social event
    03 October 2023 18:30 to 21:00
    Old Grey Mare - Kingston upon Hull
    Join the East Yorkshire Young Members at their monthly meeting & get involved with the IMechE at a local level.
    Industry: Cross-sector
  • Event Type: Talk or debate
    05 October 2023 12:00 to 13:00
    Online Webinar
    Maximising reductions in CO2 emissions and making the transition to Net Zero using sustainable energy sources is essential for the well being of our people and planet. It is important changes are made considering commercial reality whilst balancing the impact on people, planet and prosperity This event will discuss the engineering perspective on the realities, challenges, and opportunities which we will face in the Process Industries Global Community.
    Industry: Process Industries
  • Event Type: Technical lecture
    05 October 2023 18:30 to 20:00
    Virtual
    David will explain how GWR in collaboration with the former company Vivarail, will trial new fast charging battery-charging technology on its network, paving the way for future battery-only trains to run future regular passenger services.
    Industry: Railway
  • Event Type: Professional development event
    16 October 2023 10:00 to 15:00
    Virtual
    We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.
    Industry: Cross-sector
  • Event Type: Technical visit
    19 October 2023 17:30 to 19:30
    Laser Additive Solutions Ltd - Doncaster
    Laser Additive Solutions has a vast amount of experience processing Super Duplex for Oil and Gas/Subsea applications with approved processing parameters. Join us for an on-site technical talk & tour to find out more about their £1.5 million worth of specialist machinery.
    Industry: Manufacturing
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