IET Lancashire and Cumbria Events
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In-Person
Spooktacular Engineering Quiz and Networking Event
Dive into the eerie side of engineering with this quiz evening that explores the mysterious, bizarre, and sometimes downright creepy facts from the world of science and technology.
- Speaker:
- James McNally
- Date/Time:
- Friday 31st October 2025 @ 7:30 PM
- Location:
- The Rum Story, Whitehaven, CA28 7DN
- Hosted By:
- IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person
The First of the 'Phabulous Phantoms'
This talk describes the evolution of the a jet fighter for the US Navy, the F4H-1 Phantom II, from the first concept in 1953, through the first flight in 1958 and then up to going into service with the US Navy. The talk covers just the first 47 aeroplanes. More than 5,000 Phantoms were eventually built. Slides show some of the changes to the airframe and also show some of the development activities these aeroplanes were used for.
- Speaker:
- Dave Ward
- Date/Time:
- Monday 10th November 2025 @ 6:30 PM
- Location:
- Engineering Innovation Centre - UCLAN, Preston, PR1 2XS
- Hosted By:
- IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person
Present Around The Network
Present Around The Network is a competition for Young Professionals and Students within engineering to develop and showcase presentation skills. Prize money of GBP150 (and 2nd prize of GBP100 subject to number of entrants) available to win. You don't have to be a member of the IET to enter but must be 18-30 years of age.
- Speaker:
- Various
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 11th November 2025 @ 6:30 PM
- Location:
- UCLAN/University of Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2XS
- Hosted By:
- IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person
The Discovery of Pulsars
This is a fascinating story of how a PhD student was instrumental in making one of the most important leaps forward in our understanding of the cosmos. But for her diligence and attention to detail the early signs could easily have been missed. Her example should inspire others to pursue their interests and overcome all the hurdles that they encounter on the way.
- Speaker:
- Dame Prof Jocelyn Burnel
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 12th November 2025 @ 7:30 PM
- Location:
- Town Hall, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD
- Hosted By:
- IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person
AI Empowered Renewable Energy Systems
More energy will be produced by decentralised renewable sources, primarily driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change. The energy systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, requiring innovative approaches and powerful tools to enhance their management and operation. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in the energy sector in this regard.
- Speaker:
- Dr Xiandong Ma CEng FIET FHEA
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 19th November 2025 @ 6:30 PM
- Location:
- Engineering Inovation Centre - UCLAN, Preston, PR1 2XS
- Hosted By:
- IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person
Engineering Aspects of the Titanic
The speaker will cover the design choices made, the construction methods used and the choice of materials used in the building of the liner.
- Speaker:
- Julian Blackney
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 19th November 2025 @ 7:15 PM
- Location:
- Castle Green Hotel, Kendal, LA9 6RG
- Hosted By:
- IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person
Lifting the Lid on Complex Infrastructure Projects
A tour of what it takes to get a complex project to construction in the UK today.
- Speaker:
- Martin Coles
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 20th November 2025 @ 7:30 PM
- Location:
- Town Hall, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD
- Hosted By:
- IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person
Stars
This talk will cover observations of different types of stars and how we learn about them. This will be discussed in the context of observations and diagnostic diagrams, such as famous Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams. The Sun will be set into context against other stars and the importance of more massive stars and supernovae will be explored.
- Speaker:
- Dr Anne E Sansom
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 4th December 2025 @ 11:00 AM
- Location:
- The Netherwood Hotel and Spa, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6ET
- Hosted By:
- IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person
Design & Manufacture of Thermal Energy Meter Systems
Our speaker was the Technical designer for the UK manufacture of Thermal Energy Heat Metering Systems. The design included component selection, software writing and circuit board design. The speaker will discus his experience working for a locally based manufacturer.
- Speaker:
- Neil Parry
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 18th December 2025 @ 7:15 PM
- Location:
- Castle Green Hotel, Kendal, LA9 6RG
- Hosted By:
- IET Lancashire and Cumbria
Recommended events from around The IET
Online
Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and AI Models for Contemporary Robotics Systems
There has been a vast development of machine learning algorithms over the last few years, specifically over the late four years.
- Speaker:
- Professor Ebrahim A. Mattar
- Date/Time:
- Monday 3rd November 2025 @ 4:00 PM
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
- Hosted By:
- Robotics and Mechatronics TN
Online
Accelerating Innovation: Advanced Manufacturing for Particle Accelerators
Join us for an online event bringing together engineers and technicians from across the accelerator community to explore the latest developments in advanced manufacturing for particle accelerators. World-leading mechanical engineers will present cutting-edge techniques and innovations in the design and production of accelerator components, sharing practical insights into new processes
- Speaker:
- TBC
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 4th November 2025 @ 11:00 AM
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
- Hosted By:
- Particle Accelerator Engineering
In-Person
Technical visit to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre - North West
Join us for a technical visit to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre North West, AMRC-NW, a pioneering facility for cutting-edge manufacturing innovation. Hear and see how advanced research in Additive Manufacturing, Battery Technologies, and 5G-enabled automation is transforming manufacturing industries, as well as how robotics, digital twins and simulations, and smart factory systems are supporting digital manufacturing and industry 4.0 implementation.
- Speaker:
- TBA
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 5th November 2025 @ 2:30 PM
- Location:
- Samlesbury Enterprise Zone, Blackburn, BB2 7HP
- Hosted By:
- IET Mersey and Western Cheshire
- Details:
- https://events.theiet.org/events/technical-visit-to-the-advanced-manufacturing-research-centre-north-west/
In-Person
Visit to Metrolink Trafford Depot (Organised by Members Section)
Keolis Amey Metrolink operate and maintain a fleet of 147 Bombardier M5000 trams. This visit is an opportunity to see how the depot is operated and to learn how a high reliability fleet is provided to provide a reliable service. The visit will last for 60 - 90 minutes.
- Speaker:
- Laura Bartram-Head of Rolling Stock Delivery
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 6th November 2025 @ 1:00 PM
- Location:
- Trafford Depot, Old Trafford Stretford, M16 0GZ
- Hosted By:
- IET Manchester