IET Lancashire and Cumbria Events

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In-Person

The History of Control Engineering and How it Changed The World

Paul is Professor of Electronic, Control and Systems Engineering and holds the Research Chair in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing in the Institute for Engineering, Computing and Advanced Manufacturing at Cumbria University.
Speaker:
Professor Paul Stewart
Date/Time:
Wednesday 4th October 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Location:
The Forum, Barrow in Furness, LA14 1HH
Hosted By:
IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person

The Undiscovered Treasures In The Cumbrian Fells

The application of scientific techniques and innovative thinking is revolutionising traditional Cumbrian Hill Farming practices and making dramatic contributions to local employment. Another aspect of the work at Dalefoot, near Penrith, is making a significant contribution to resisting the effects of climate change.
Speaker:
Dr. Jane Barker
Date/Time:
Wednesday 11th October 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Location:
The Forum, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1HH
Hosted By:
IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person

Air Ambulance

This talk will cover Neil's 45 years in aviation from Air Cadet wooden gliders to Air Ambulance helicopters
Speaker:
Neil Airey
Date/Time:
Thursday 19th October 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Location:
Castle Green Hotel, Kendal, LA9 6RG
Hosted By:
IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person

Development of the Jaguar

This talk gives some background to the origin of the Anglo-French Jaguar jet fighter programme back in the 1960s and 1970s and describes the changes made between first flight and it being ready to go into service with the RAF. It also includes some film of the Jaguar�s spinning trials, some of low level flying and some of a Jaguar operating from a grass runway. Finally, it has a short clip of a Jaguar operating from the unfinished M55 motorway near Weeton.
Speaker:
Dave Ward
Date/Time:
Monday 6th November 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Location:
The Samlesbury Hotel, Preston, PR5 OUL
Hosted By:
IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person

Deep Geothermal Energy In Cumbria: Social License To Operate

As the UK turns to renewable energy in the journey to Net Zero, untapped geothermal resources have the potential to provide an abundance of low-carbon heat and electricity for homes across the country. Cumbria's geology could make our area a suitable place for a deep geothermal facility; but would it gain social acceptance in the county?
Speaker:
Rose Yates MSc
Date/Time:
Wednesday 8th November 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Location:
The Forum, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1HH
Hosted By:
IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person

Vikings in Cumbria

A lost Viking kingdom - in the Lake District? Recent archaeological research, incorporating the interpretation of satellite imagery and LiDAR (plane-based laser scanning of the earth's surface) data has revealed new evidence for a massive Viking Age hall and fleet bases on the west coast of Cumbria.
Speaker:
Steve Dickinson
Date/Time:
Wednesday 15th November 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Location:
Castle Green Hotel, Kendal, LA9 6RG
Hosted By:
IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person

Bursary Awards Evening and Lecture Life at Sea as an Engineering Submariner

Cdr Evans is the senior naval representative for Dreadnought and first member of Ship Staff as she is being built in Barrow. He will draw on his experience of rising from the ranks to senior engineering posts on the deterrent submarines, Navy Command and the Ministry of Defence to inspire our young award winners.
Speaker:
Chris Evans
Date/Time:
Thursday 16th November 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Location:
The Forum, Barrow In Furness, LA14 1HH
Hosted By:
IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person

B4RN (Broadband for Rural Networks)

UlverSTEM is an interactive Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths focused event for 6-16 year olds. An exciting collaborative event which gives young people in and around Furness the chance to explore the STEM opportunities on their doorstep. An opportunity for young people and their families to find out what is on offer in and Furness, in terms of continuing education and future careers.
Speaker:
Martyn Welch
Date/Time:
Thursday 30th November 2023 @ 11:00 AM
Location:
The Netherwood Hotel and Spa, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6ET
Hosted By:
IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person

Victoria Bridge

This talk is a personal nostalgic recollection of how a crumbling bridge, a 1900s Victorian wrought iron structure on the main arterial route through Kendal, was rescued and restored to modern standards in the 1960s
Speaker:
Mike Rayworth.
Date/Time:
Thursday 14th December 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Location:
Castle Green Hotel, Kendal, LA9 6RG
Hosted By:
IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person

Tidal Energy and Morecambe Bay

We welcome George back to speak to us on an untapped Green energy resource. George is Professor and Head of Energy Engineering in the Engineering Department of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Lancaster University, UK, and Director of the Lancaster University Renewable Energy Group & Fluid Machinery Group.
Speaker:
Professor George Aggidis
Date/Time:
Thursday 18th January 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Location:
The Forum, Barrow In Furness
Hosted By:
IET Lancashire and Cumbria
In-Person

Concorde

Gordon Bartley has had a lifetime career in the aeronautical industry,. He was invited to host the former British Airways Concorde located at Manchester Airport. He has a detailed knowledge of the history of this unique aircraft and will cover the history from the early consideration of developing a British supersonic airliner in the 1950's through the first commercial flights by Concorde in 1976 to the tragic Concorde crash whilst taking off from Paris
Speaker:
Gordon Bartley
Date/Time:
Thursday 22nd February 2024 @ 11:22 AM
Location:
The Villa, Wrea Green, PR4 2PE
Hosted By:
IET Lancashire and Cumbria

Other events from around The IET

Online

Introduction to IET Robotics and Mechatronics community

This 30 minute introductory webinar will giv e a brief outline of the IET, the Robotics Community and benefits of membership
Speaker:
Alan Rossney
Date/Time:
Wednesday 27th September 2023 @ 5:00 PM Local time (UTC +3 hours)
Venue:
Online via Zoom
Hosted By:
Robotics and Mechatronics TN
Online
Speaker:
Professor Dr. Alberto J. Castro-Tirado
Date/Time:
Thursday 28th September 2023 @ 2:00 PM Local time (UTC +2 hours)
Venue:
Online via Zoom
Hosted By:
IET Spain
In-Person

Small Modular Reactor Seminar

This Seminar will provide an insight on the development of leading small modular reactors (Rolls-Royce SMR and Holtec SMR 160)
Speaker:
Ecem Altuner
Date/Time:
Wednesday 11th October 2023 @ 5:30 PM
Location:
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester, M1 3BB
Hosted By:
IET Manchester
In-Person

Event title: Manufacturing with Lasers Past, Present and Future

Providing a detailed overview of manufacturing applications of high-power lasers in material processing, this talk will explain how a laser works, and the many types of laser available. It will describe how a laser beam interacts with materials. Established uses, currently trending applications and future applications will be described, highlighting the benefits of using lasers.
Speaker:
Dr Martin Sharp
Date/Time:
Wednesday 18th October 2023 @ 5:45 PM Local time (UTC +1 hours)
Location:
Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool
Hosted By:
IET Mersey and Western Cheshire