IET Hereford and Worcester Events

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In-Person

The Hurt Locker - What's it really like to cut the red wire

In this electrifying talk, Gareth Collett, former head of the United Kingdom's bomb disposal profession, takes audiences on an unforgettable journey from the blackthorn hedges of Northern Ireland to the mine-strewn shores of Yemen.
Speaker:
Brigadier Retired Dr Gareth Collett CBE CEng
Date/Time:
Monday 18th May 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Location:
Malvern College Science Centre, Malvern
Hosted By:
IET Hereford and Worcester
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Date/Time:
Thursday 30th April 2026 @ 12:00 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
Venue:
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Speaker:
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Date/Time:
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Location:
IET Austin Court, Birmingham, B1 2NP
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Detection and Classification of Sea Surface Signatures Using Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery

In this timely talk, come and learn about how radar can be used to identify, detect and track ships on open bodies of water, both day and night.
Speaker:
Professor Alin Achim
Date/Time:
Wednesday 13th May 2026 @ 6:30 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
Location:
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IET Bristol