Welcome to the IMechE in the East Midlands
This site is here to tell you about the IMechE in the East Midlands and what we do, and provides you with up-to-date information about what’s going on in our region.
Our region has about 5700 members and covers Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Lincolnshire and Peterborough. The organisation comprises of a Regional Committee, Area Committees, Young Member Panels and two Divisional Groups. Links to more details about these are shown on the left hand side of this page.
We are also extremely well supported by our Business Development Manager Lara Mallett.
There are many initiatives going on in this region and there are plenty of great opportunities for you to be involved. This includes for example becoming a mentor and sharing your experience to help others develop, running an event, or joining one of our committees.
If you want to become more involved with the IMechE then please contact Zoe Robertson. If you have any ideas on how we could improve what we offer then we would very much like to hear from you.
16 March 2010 | 17:00 - 19:30
The talk will centre around the planning and operation of one of the newest Train Operating Companies in the UK which started running between Wrexham and London Marylebone in December 2007.
18 March 2010 | 18:00 - 19:00
THIS EVENT WILL COVER:
- The nuclear renaissance rationale
- The civil nuclear power market
- Civil nuclear power technology
22 March 2010 - 26 March 2010 | 13:00 - 13:00
Leicester Young members have organised a workshop session with group 9 students, to talk to them about the world of engineering.
We require engineers who are passionate about their profession and want to inspire children to consider a career in engineering.
22 March 2010 | 19:00 - 21:00
Channel Islands Electricity Grid, from initial concept through implementation, commissioning and subsequent extensions. This has probably been the most successful project between islands.
23 March 2010 | 19:00 - 22:00
The BLOODHOUND SSC Engineering Adventure team is building a car
that has been designed to achieve 1,050mph (1,600kph) and improve
the current record by 30%. The presentation will outline the aims of the
programme and why its success is important to the future of UK science
and engineering.
This presentation will cover the background and aims of BLOODHOUND
SSC Project, including its education programme, an introduction to the
World Land Speed Record and the rules governing the ultimate car speed
record and the research and development conducted to date. It will give
a unique insight into the team and their roles and the latest information
on where the project is in terms of its engineering and project timelines.
24 March 2010 | 18:30 - 19:30
30 March 2010 | 18:30 - 20:30
Tour of Peterborough Power Sation with overview presentation. The power station is a 360MW combined cycle plant.
Booking for this event essential, please book your place at pyengineers@googlemail.com
09 April 2010 | 19:00 - 23:30
A chance to spend the evening with like minded people and try to win some money at the greyhound races.
13 April 2010 | 17:00 - 19:30
An overview of Bombardier's new green version of the successful Turbostar DMU
14 April 2010 | 09:30 - 16:15
Existing e-MPDS mentors are recommended to attend one of these regional seminars to develop their awareness reinforce their understanding of the role and update their mentoring skills.
Companies who would like to become accredited will receive all the practical guidance necessary for achieving accreditation.
The seminars are a great networking event for mentors, HR and training staff alike, providing an excellent opportunity for the exchange of ideas and to develop best practice. The syndicate work will help you put these ideas into action in the workplace.
27 April 2010 | 19:00 - 21:30
Annual General Meeting for Peterborough Young Engineers.
13 October 2010 | 09:30 - 16:15
Existing e-MPDS mentors are recommended to attend one of these regional seminars to develop their awareness reinforce their understanding of the role and update their mentoring skills.
Companies who would like to become accredited will receive all the practical guidance necessary for achieving accreditation.
The seminars are a great networking event for mentors, HR and training staff alike, providing an excellent opportunity for the exchange of ideas and to develop best practice. The syndicate work will help you put these ideas into action in the workplace.
