NORTH WESTERN REGION
WELCOME TO 2010!
Welcome to the North Western Region and our 2010 programme. We are one of the most active and innovative Regions in the IMechE, thanks to the great work done by our energetic volunteers within the Areas and Young Member Panels, and also through the specialist Divisions and Groups.
As you will note from the panel on the left, the Region comprises Area committees in Greater Manchester, Lancashire, South and West Cumbria, plus Young Member Panels at Regional and local Area level. We also have active Divisions in our Region, representing the Aerospace, Automotive, Power, Process and Rail sectors.
Across the Region, we have a programme of over 60 events, visits and activities to assist your professional development, to add to your learned knowledge, and importantly, to provide inspiration for a new generation of younger people to become engineers.
Our Young Members continue to take the lead on some terrific projects. Having completed the first ever IMechE Public Challenge in 2008, there are now five Engineering Your Future events held across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Cumbria.
Ian Grant has also taken on the co-ordination of the wonderful GreenPower project to give secondary schools a taste at building and racing an electric vehicle.
The Greater Manchester Area main panel organise the Engineering Design Challenge, engaging mechanical engineering students from the top universities in the Region.
Volunteers are always welcome to help drive these projects, which really do help get across the importance and excitement of engineering for the future. We have a flourishing network of Science & Engineering Ambassadors that are available to work in schools and academic establishments, supporting events in conjunction with the local STEMNET teams.
We are ably supported by our Regional Business Development Manager, David Barrett, who provides numerous ‘Routes To Professional Registration’ workshops as well as developing Company-Based Registration schemes, to make transition to full membership of the Institution as straightforward as possible. Please contact David directly if you want to find out more – either as an individual, or on behalf of your Company: d_barrett@imeche.org or call 07834 867068.
If you want to find out what is happening where you live or work, then please contact the Area or Division nearest to you – you will be most welcome!
Ivan Dean, Chairman, IMechE North Western Region 2009-2011
14 February 2010 - 20 May 2010 | 11:00 - 00:00
A listing of all events being held in the IMechE North Western Region. Please download and enjoy!
10 March 2010 | 19:30 - 21:00
Joint with PESC and ICE
16 March 2010 | 18:00 - 20:00
This presentation will cover the following topics,
• History of hydro development in the UK with reference to equipment
development.
• Present day hydro generation - technical and operational challenges
• Future potential and hydro's place in UK renewables targets, a
opportunity for storage and pumped storage?
• The increasing importance of small hydro.
Fully Booked
17 March 2010 | 19:00 - 21:00
A lecture and visit to Corus Workington to look at the remote decommissioning techniques being developed in support of the decommissioning activities on the Sellafield nuclear site.
NOTE: FULLY BOOKED. Contact Tom Pritt if you want to be put on a reserve list - you need to be quicker next time!!
24 March 2010 | 19:30 - 21:00
Joint with PESC and IET
24 March 2010 | 19:30 - 21:00
An event to celebrate the steam driven world record car achievement. The speaker is the driver of the car on the record run.
We are trying to get the car to be available at the event.
Joint event with the RAeS
The website will be updated once exact details are confirmed.
13 April 2010 | 13:30 - 15:30
13 April 2010 | 17:00 - 20:30
The presentation will be preceded by a brief tour of Bombardier's repair facility at Crewe which will begin at 17:00. If you wish to attend the tour please ensure you arrive in sufficient time before 17:00.
13 April 2010 | 18:30 - 20:30
15 April 2010 | 19:30 - 21:00
NOTE: DATE CHANGED FROM 14/4. A talk focussing on the design requirements for the next generation of high speed rail transport, and the future of British railways.
21 April 2010 | 10:00 - 17:00
Alton Towers technical visit to tie in with IMechE HQ Essential Management Skills day. It will be about a 10am start at Alton Towers for a 2hour presentation/walkaround looking behind the scenes, before being let loose in the park until closing time at 5pm.
Own transport arrangements/car share will be required (approx. 4 hour journey). Only 15 places are available so booking is essential.
22 April 2010 | 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Required.
Non Members Welcome.
27 April 2010 | 18:00 - 20:00
27 April 2010 | 18:00 - 20:00
Technical Lecture by Paul Howarth
11 May 2010 | 17:00 - 20:30
The presentation will be preceded by a brief tour of Alstom’s repair facility at Preston which will begin at 17:00 prompt. If you wish to attend the tour it is recommended that you arrive before 17:00.
11 May 2010 | 18:00 - 21:00
Due to the limited places available, this is a ticket only event. Please contact a commitee member to join the event!
19 May 2010 | 18:00 - 20:30
A chance to see another example of world class local process engineering, the Indorama manufacturing process for polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
20 May 2010 | 18:00 - 20:00
20 May 2010 | 18:30 - 20:30
10 June 2010 | 19:00 - 23:30
The top event in our Calendar, make sure you make a date in your diary for another splendid evening of top speakers, entertainment, and a chance to celebrate the best in engineering in West Cumbria, together with more wonderful, local food prepared and served by the students of Lakes College West Cumbria.
07 July 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.
