IET Bristol Events

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In-Person

Acoustic tractor beams - from science fiction to biomedical applications

Force fields, holograms and tractor beams - and no sign of the Enterprise.
Speaker:
Professor Bruce Drinkwater FREng
Date/Time:
Wednesday 11th March 2026 @ 6:30 PM
Location:
Merchant Venturers Building, BRISTOL, BS8 1UB
Hosted By:
IET Bristol

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Online

Manufacturing In Space

Advancements in space technology and global investment has shrunk our world, bringing near space within our reach. However, to mace manufacturing in space a reality, there are still significant challenges that must be overcome. This webinar explores the creation of materials in space, and how the unique hostile conditions outside our atmosphere, might in fact be key to overcoming material creation challenges we see on Earth.
Speaker:
Various
Date/Time:
Tuesday 24th February 2026 @ 1:30 PM
Venue:
Online via Zoom
Hosted By:
Manufacturing TN
Online

Wellbeing Cafe: IET Young Professionals Coventry and Warwickshire

All are welcome! This event is intended as a safe space where we discuss a mental health/wellness topic, share experiences and tips on how to best take care of our minds. Whether you'd like to share or just listen in anonymously, it's an event where you can take a break, reconnect and learn something new.
Speaker:
IET Young Professionals Coventry and Warwicks
Date/Time:
Tuesday 24th February 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Venue:
Online via Microsoft Teams
Hosted By:
IET Coventry and Warwickshire
In-Person

Meet the Astronaut - USW/IET Joint Event

Meet the Astronaut - Dr Meganne Christian FRAeS is a member of the European Space Agency astronaut reserve and Senior Exploration Manager (Commercial) at the UK Space Agency, advising on human and robotic spaceflight in the post-ISS landscape.
Speaker:
Dr Meganne Christian FRAeS
Date/Time:
Thursday 5th March 2026 @ 5:15 PM
Location:
University of South Wales Treforest Campus, Treforest Pontypridd, CF37 1DL
Hosted By:
IET Wales South East
In-Person

Engineer, What's the story?

Don's talk aims to show that more of us than we realise have a story to tell.
Speaker:
Donald Southey
Date/Time:
Monday 23rd February 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Location:
Colwall Hotel, Colwall
Hosted By:
IET Hereford and Worcester