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Online
Introduction to Railway Signalling
Considering a career in rail, expanding your engineering knowledge, or curious about railway safety? This presentation offers a practical introduction to the signalling systems and technologies that keep modern railways moving safely.
- Speaker:
- Mr. Ivan Ristic
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 3rd September 2026 @ 12:00 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Venue:
- Online via Microsoft Teams
- Hosted By:
- IET Manchester
Online
How to Build an Autonomous System: Software & Systems Architectures of EdgeAI Robotics in 2026
In 2026, autonomous systems are no longer a futuristic concept, but a practical reality. Autonomous systems are often 'software defined' allowing system capability to evolve.
- Speaker:
- Sam Duffield Staff Software Engineer Balena
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 8th September 2026 @ 12:30 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
- Hosted By:
- Robotics and Mechatronics TN
In-Person
Metrolink Operations and Maintenance
How do you keep the UK's largest tramway network moving? Join the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for a talk by Mike Todd, KeolisAmy Metrolink's Head of Rolling Stock Delivery, and colleagues to learn more.
- Speaker:
- Mike Todd
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 8th September 2026 @ 6:00 PM
- Location:
- Sandra Burslem Building, Manchester, M15 6BH
- Hosted By:
- IET Manchester
In-Person
Visit to the IRR at Huddersfield University
This is a technical visit to the Institute of Railway Research (IRR) at Huddersfield University The tour will last about 2 hours and will give the opportunity to see the many Test rigs and Laboratories on the site The IRR has an excellent website, with a virtual tour to whet your appetite found at https://research.hud.ac.uk/institutes-centres/irr/
- Speaker:
- David Crosbee
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 21st October 2026 @ 2:00 PM
- Location:
- IRR Building at Huddersfield University, Huddersfield
- Hosted By:
- IET Manchester