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.
14 September 2010 | 17:00 - 19:30
The capacity of the entire DLR system is being increased by upgrading it to take three-car trains.The railway was originally built for single-car operation, and the upgrade requires both strengthening viaducts to take the heavier longer trains and lengthening many platforms, however recent extensions were already built to take three-car trains. It has been suggested that the extra capacity will be useful during the 2012 Summer Olympics, which are expected to increase the usage of London's transport network.
15 September 2010 | 00:00 - 00:00
Joint with IET and Grimsby Institute of Engineering
21 September 2010 | 19:00 - 21:00
Paul Skinner will speak on the history of John H Rundle Ltd and the evolution of rides backed by drawings from the company Pattern Book, very old film footage and a collection of illustrations.
22 September 2010 - 23 September 2010 | 09:30 - 15:40
Discover how your company can benefit from the implementation of additive manufacturing technologies (also known as rapid manufacturing).
This workshop will explore the additive manufacturing processes that are currently available and their advantages.
Experts in the field will explore the benefits of additive manufacturing (AM), allowing you to reduce lead times and provide your customers with complex and unique products.
Through a variety of lectures and a technical tour of Loughborough Universities additive manufacturing research groups technologies, you will see how AM can be utilised to reduce the components in a product and how it has helped improve the planning and implementation of surgery in the medical industry.
01 October 2010 | 19:00 - 22:30
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.
19 October 2010 | 19:00 - 21:00
***BOOKING ESSENTIAL*** Clayton Equipment is one of the world’s premier suppliers of above and below ground locomotive haulage equipment using battery, trolley and diesel locomotives. This is a unique opportunity to visit the company’s premises where we will have a technical review of the latest designs incorporating the design challenges presented by the hostile operating environment followed by a works tour. Then visitors will have the opportunity to a drive a Clayton locomotive.
12 November 2010 | 19:00 - 23:00
The IMechE invites you to the premier event for the engineering profession; giving you the opportunity to network and socialise with over 300 guests.
Proceeds of auction and raffle in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
15 November 2010 | 00:00 - 00:00
The speaker will discuss the manufacture or today's biofuels including bioethanol and biodiesel from vegetable oils. He will also cover emerging biofuels including hydrotreating of vegetable oil, BTL fuels and biochemical routes to producing ethanol from biomass as well as potential timelines and barriers to developing future processes for making biofuels.
23 November 2010 | 19:00 - 21:30
24 November 2010 | 09:15 - 16:30
Understanding the concept of modern effective marketing in engineering is essential for anyone who wants to progress from a purely technical role towards managing departments or clients.
This seminar will help you understand how your role impacts on value creation, both internally and externally. It will highlight key areas to focus on as a manager, allowing you to remain competitive in increasingly difficult markets by inspiring innovation, customer satisfaction and staff loyalty.
Most importantly all these skills will help your business succeed by retaining customers.
In a concentrated atmosphere the basic theoretical concepts will be covered, complemented by contributions from highly experienced marketing professionals working for engineering companies at a senior level.
24 November 2010 | 19:00 - 21:00
"Bloodhound - 1000mph World Record Attempt"
Organised by the East Midlands Engineering and Science Professionals (EMESP).
EMESP is comprised of local representatives from the leading engineering and science professional institutions.
24 November 2010 | 19:30 - 21:00
The BLOODHOUND SSC engineering team is endeavouring to raise the world land speed record by a staggering 30% to 1050 mph and at the same time inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers in schools and colleges throughout the UK. The presentation will include all aspects of the research, design and build of the car, plus the search for a suitable run location.
30 November 2010 | 11:00 - 13:00
This workshop is for new and experienced Professional Review Interviewers, Industrial Advisors and anyone interested in volunteering as a Professional Review Interviewer. The session will begin at 11:00am with registration from 10:30am. The session concludes with lunch from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Attendees will be given updates on the assessment process and real case studies will be discussed. Attendees will be encouraged to share their assessment experiences. The workshop is free to attend.
30 November 2010 | 14:00 - 16:00
This workshop is for:
- Recent BEng graduates who wish to apply for CEng registration
- Recent HNC or Foundation Degree students who wish to apply for IEng registration
- Mentors and Line Managers who manage graduates and develop progression routes
- Post Graduate University teaching staff and course leaders who wish to understand the demand for individual Masters modules
- Anyone interested in gaining an understanding of UK-SPEC academic benchmark requirements
The session will begin at 2:00pm with registration from 13:45pm. The session concludes at about 4:00pm. The session will include an overview of the academic requirements for CEng and IEng registration and real case studies of Further Learning Plans will be discussed. The workshop is free to attend.
14 December 2010 | 19:00 - 22:00
25 January 2011 | 19:00 - 21:30
22 February 2011 | 19:00 - 21:30
08 March 2011 | 19:00 - 21:30
26 April 2011 | 19:00 - 21:30
27 May 2011 | 19:30 - 22:30
