Welcome to the Midland Region
Our aim is to promote and raise awareness of Mechanical Engineering in the Midlands, and to provide local contact with members.
We strive to ensure that the interests of all members are met through a wide range of lectures, visits and events organised across the Region, from Shropshire to Warwickshire, and Worcestershire to Staffordshire.
There are 5 Area committees and 4 Young Member committees that organise these activities.
They are always keen to hear from members who wish to join them, and you can see the details of committees and their activities on the appropriate 'Near You' web pages.
Rod Dawes
Chairman
09 September 2010 | 19:00 - 21:00
A lecture covering the problems of transporting large, heavy and abnormal loads by road and how these problems are overcome.
21 September 2010 | 07:15 - 08:45
This session explains the registration cycle for IMechE members and provides a comprehensive understanding of the Engineering Council Regulations.
23 September 2010 | 19:00 - 21:00
"Want to know more about the technology that will be powering the cars of the future?
From the much publicised KERS F1 system come Flybrid Systems. A company pioneering the introduction of this concept in cars.
Dan Jones, Design Engineer at Flybrid Systems, will be talking about the design and development of his company’s high-speed mechanical flywheel hybrid. Looking at the technology, its roots in F1 and applications in future road cars."
25 September 2010 - 26 September 2010 | 10:00 - 10:00
Staffordshire and Shropshire young members panel present our annual Summer Technical Visit
This year its an exciting and educational visit to Rio Tinto Alcan foundry in Newcastle followed by a social evening in Town.
26 September 2010 | 08:00 - 20:00
This award winning visitor attraction is an impressive Victorian monument but in its day served a vital role in the water transport system of the North West. It joins the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal running high above and was an essential route for goods between the industrial Midlands and the ports on the Mersey. Built in 1875, the lift is now fully restored to its operating condition and daily lifts and lowers boats – but now just for enjoyment. The lift and surrounding area are an attraction for all; engineers can wonder at the sheer mechanics of the system, children can be fascinated by the boats and the lift, and everyone can enjoy the boat trip and the great surroundings at the centre.
30 September 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 September 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.
05 October 2010 | 07:15 - 08:45
This talk discusses the background of the Diamond project, how Diamond works, its applications, current status, future development, concluding with some perspective on a possible future new light source.
07 October 2010 | 12:00 - 17:00
Earlier this year we had a very successful visit to the Westminster clock tower (Big Ben). Numbers for this visit are very limited and we were heavily oversubscribed on that occasion.
Because of this we have managed to book a second visit to the clock tower for 7th October 2010.
As this has been booked directly and not through the normal channels of a local MP we are restricted on this occasion to members of the IMechE only - friends and family will not be allowed.
Details for the visit have not yet been established but the costs are likely to be similar to last time (£35).
If you are interested in this visit please e-mail john.butler@theiet.org as soon as possible - all applications will be taken on an as received basis.
Further details will be issued later.
19 October 2010 | 07:15 - 08:45
This workshop is for IMechE members and illustrates the methods to prepare for a Professional Review, and discusses examples.
20 October 2010 | 18:30 - 21:00
Poet Laureat for Birmingham: Chris Morgan has prepared a specially condensed workshop on Presentation Skills for Engineers. This 2.5hr session will help you in preparing for powerpoint presentations, lectures, teaching, chairing meetings, speaches and any other type of oral presentation in a one to one environment.
21 October 2010 | 08:45 - 16:45
Due to the current economic climate, the nature of business is changing. Employees are increasingly setting up as consultants, highlighting many issues that they were previously unaware of. As a lone consultant, or as a partner in a small practice, activities that would be handled by entire departments in large organisations fall on your shoulders, eg accountancy, book-keeping, taxation, VAT and marketing. There are also specific issues faced by consultants, such as what to charge, agreeing suitable terms with clients and Professional Indemnity insurance.
This seminar will address these considerations, as well as provide valuable networking opportunities to give you the chance to share experiences and best practice with other delegates.
21 October 2010 | 13:00 - 17:00
This year is JCB's 65th Birthday! Since the day the company was formed, it has remained a family owned business with innovation and engineering at the heart of what it does. JCB is now a major global player in the construction equipment sector with manufacturing business operations in 18 factories in 6 countries over 4 continents. This afternoon event is an opportunity to learn about the history of JCB and its product development, as well as an opportunity to tour the JCB World Headquarters, home to the world number 1 Backhoe Loader.
30 October 2010 - 31 October 2010 | 18:57 - 17:57
Here at the Wolverhampton IMechE Young Members Panel we like to think we are friendly bunch but for one day only we put that friendship aside as it's time for an all out battle. Have no fear though as our guns shall be loaded with nothing more than tiny capsules of flourescent paint. But even so, there is pride at stake, so who will be the last man standing?
To register your interest, or for more information about this event, please send an email to nicholas.sloane@goodrich.com
02 November 2010 | 07:15 - 08:45
SeaGen is a commercial scale, tidal stream turbine. This talk details the engineering design, development, installation and operation procedure, as well as the background to, development of and future of SeaGen and the technology.
02 November 2010 | 18:00 - 21:00
Trevor Baylis, the celebrated English Inventor is coming to the Midlands Region! Take part in this unique opportunity to gain an insight into his fascinating life and works.
The Inventor, most renowned for his wind up radio which took off after his appearance on Tomorrow’s World, has an array of interesting topics from his life and career to inspire all.
Contact Victoria Lampitt for more details and to book a place.
Email: Victoria.lampitt@goodrich.com
Tel: 01902 624644 Ex4006
Postponed
14 November 2010 | 19:00 - 22:00
The Birmingham Young Members would like to invite all Affiliate and Associate members to their "New Members Evening" 2010.
The event will be centered around a Go Karting competition to welcome all potential new members and introduce the existing members of the YM panel.
The event is subsidised giving you a great evening's entertainment for just £25 per head.
07 December 2010 | 07:15 - 08:45
Physicists and engineers from all over the world have invested years of effort in design, construction and development of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This talk explores the technical challenges in its construction and the search for exotic particles such as 'Higgs Boson'.
25 February 2011 - 26 February 2011 | 09:00 - 20:00
In the month of February 2011 the Wolverhampton YMP are offering a technical visit to the very centre of this engineering nation...London. The trip is expected to last two days and include two technical visits; one to the Thames Barrier and one to Tower Bridge, with of course the option for a couple of networking drinks in between.
Options for the visit include travel (Wolverhampton - London return via train)
One nights accomodation
Thames Barrier visit
Tower Bridge visit
When registering interest please state which of the above you would require.
01 March 2011 - 01 May 2011 | 00:00 - 00:00
To promote the interaction of the Young Members Panels (YMP's) of the West Midlands. The Wolverhampton YMP are proudly hosting the first annual sports varsity between the Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Stafforshire YMP's. This is proving to be day full of fearce competition that will see only one panel crowned as victorious from the event. The day shall comprise of two individual and two team sports with the overall winners being the team that total the most points during the day. So you'd better get in some training because the heat is on!
