HS2 gets Government go-ahead

10 January 2012

Institution comments on HS2 getting Government go-ahead

New Routemaster bus breaks down

20 December 2011

London's new Routemaster bus breaks down en route to Luton

99th Thomas Hawksley Lecture - Delivering Crossrail

14 December 2011

Presented by Terry Morgan CBE FRENG, Chairman, Crossrail

The Institution comment on EasyJet's new volcanic ash detection technology

08 December 2011

The Institution's Colin Brown comments on EasyJet's new volcanic ash detection technology

ERTMS- The Story of a Success

28 November 2011

Presented by Jim Morgan, Principal Programme Sponsor (National Programmes), Network Rail

Media coverage for Manufacturing Excellence 2011

28 November 2011

Media coverage for Manufacturing Excellence 2011

Jaguar E-Type Heritage Award

25 November 2011

Media coverage for the Jaguar E-Type car Heritage Award

Scottish Energy 2020? report

03 November 2011

The Scottish Energy 2020? report investigated the Scottish Government's 2020 renewable energy targets, finding that it lacked a detailed engineering strategy and raising numerous concerns about whether the targets are achievable.

Dr Colin Brown on Ask Rhod Gilbert

02 November 2011

Dr Colin Brown, IMechE Director of Engineering, appears on BBC1's Ask Rhod Gilbert.

Why bother with adhesion?

31 October 2011

Felix Schmid, Associate Professor, University of Birmingham will present a history of mountain railways

Talyllyn Railway Heritage Award

30 October 2011

Wales' Talyllyn Railway, the first volunteer-run railway in the world, has become the 67th winner of the Institution's Engineering Heritage Award.

Vulcan Bomber Heritage Award

27 October 2011

The Vulcan Bomber became the 66th winner of an Institution of Mechnical Engineers Engineering Heritage Award on Thursday 27 October

Aero 2075: Flying into a bright future?

26 October 2011

Media coverage of Aero 2075: Flying into a bright future?

Artificial Trees: Giving us the time to act?

26 October 2011

There is growing recognition that our efforts to curb our emissions of greenhouse gases are failing. Furthermore, governments across the world continue to struggle with the challenge of reaching a binding agreement that will keep the global mean temperature rise below the 2°C threshold.
As a result, it is becoming ever more important for us to seek ways of radically accelerating emissions reduction while simultaneously exploring the full range of tools we can use to tackle global warming.
One controversial technology, known as air capture, could extract carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere. Although in the early stage of development, there is a growing interest in the contribution that could be made from air capture machines such as artificial trees which would facilitate both carbon removal and carbon recycling.
Professor Klaus Lackner is a pioneer of artificial tree technology and Dr Tim Fox a leading thinker in this area. Their lecture will examine the role that such a tool can play in tackling the challenge of global warming and provide a live demonstration of CO2 removal, returning atmospheric air to its pre-industrial carbon condition. They will outline what might be possible from an engineering point of view and explore how, where and when deployment could take place.

Making it all add up: the future for additive manufacturing in automated metal processing

17 October 2011

James Clayton Memorial Lecture 2011

Professor Geoff McFarland, Group Engineering Director at Renishaw plc, will discuss whether additive manufacturing can really replace other tools and technologies that are continually improving accuracy and process control.

The Institution's Philippa Oldham on the BBC Politics Show South

16 October 2011

The Institution's Head of Manufacturing Philippa Oldham on the BBC Politics Show South programme.

European train acceptance- It's getting easier, right?

10 October 2011

International themed lecture presented by Paul Seller, Director - Product Safety, Bombardier Transportation

CIBSE ASHRAE lecture 2011: Leading engineering towards a sustainable future

06 October 2011

This free evening lecture will focus on innovation with presentations from the Building Services Graduate of the Year finalists; as well as Professor Sir Deian Hopkin, Honorary Fellow of CIBSE and the ASHRAE President, Ron Jarnagin.

Railway Division Chairman's Address: Efficiency & Opportunity In Railway Engineering

26 September 2011

Drawing from experience of a wide range of railway businesses and projects, this address will illustrate the value of connecting engineering decisions with the joined-up management of rail revenue and cost. It will also address the importance of opportunities for professional development of railway engineers at all levels.

Media coverage for Manufacturing Excellence 2011

22 September 2011

Media coverage for Manufacturing Excellence 2011

Transition engineering - rethinking everything

21 September 2011

A lecture organised by the Energy, Environment and Sustainability Group.

Transition Engineering encompasses the engineering challenges of technological as well as non-technological changes required for transition to a sustainable future and will need the vision and creativity of engineers in all existing engineering disciplines. Dr Susan Krumdieck is a visionary engineer and engaging speaker working on Transition Engineering in New Zealand; she will share her vision of a new kind of engineering and a new opportunity for engineers to help create a sustainable future.

Safety fast: the art of super sonic safety

13 September 2011

How can you manage risks where not only do you not know all the answers, but quite probably not even the questions? This presentation is to describe how the BLOODHOUND SSC team manage and mitigate the risks they know, but also the philosophy behind designing the car to deal with those they don’t.

Presented by Mark Chapman, Chief Engineer, Bloodhound SSC

Dr Patrick Finlay on appropriate healthcare for the world's poorest countries

07 September 2011

Dr Patrick Finlay, Vice-Chairman of the IMechE's medical division, discusses the challenges of getting appropriate medical devices into developing countries with the BBC World Service ahead of a major IMechE conference on the subject.

Media coverage for Waverley Engineering Heritage Award.

14 August 2011

Media coverage of the Engineering Heritage Award given to the Waverley paddle steamer.

Formula Student 2011 Media

17 July 2011

News organisations from all over the country covered this year's Formula Student, the largest educational engineering competition of its kind in the world.

BBC Northamptonshire, West Midlands, Bristol and Somerset all featured radio interviews with the teams, organisers and VIP guests, while ITV Anglia came to Silverstone to watch the cars in action.

Formula Student 2011

14 July 2011

Formula Student is the largest educational engineering competition of its kind in the world. Backed by industry and high profile engineers such as its Patron Ross Brawn, the competition aims to inspire and develop enterprising and innovative young engineers.

University students are challenged to design and build a single seat racing car and compete with it in a series of static and dynamic events.

BBC coverage of Engineering Day at Croft, Darlington

06 July 2011

BBC North East & Cumbria coverage of Engineering Day at Croft, Darlington

Intercity Express Programme

27 June 2011

The Railway Division is delighted to host the first major public lecture on the interesting and sometimes controversial subject of the Inter City Express Programme (IEP). The evening will be jointly led by Department for Transport (DfT) and Agility Trains.

Dr Colin Brown on BBC Radio 4 talking about the future of aerospace

16 June 2011

Dr Colin Brown on BBC Radio 4 talking about the future of aerospace after the launch of a PWC report on the subject

The role of product innovation within the new manufacturing economy

15 June 2011

Free evening lecture presented by Graham Lacy of PDD on the reality of UK manufacturing and its future.

Is just a wheelchair enough

14 June 2011

The right to mobility is enshrined in the UN Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilities. Motivation believes that mobility needs to be accompanied by the opportunity to learn the skills required to make the most of that mobility and be inspired to use it to the full. The reality for many disabled people in developing countries is that without an income life is very tough and relies on family support. Vocational training and income generation is provided to allow people to enable people to fulfil their potential to become included in society.
This lecture will cover the subject of appropriate wheelchair provision in developing countries and associated requirements around helping disabled people in less resourced settings to fulfil their potential in society.

Renewable energy in South-East Asia

09 June 2011

This lecture summarises what renewable energy policies are in place in South-East Asia, outlining some installation project case studies, the technologies used and how the projects have been financed.

Dr Tim Fox talking on Sky News on the oil refinery accident in Pembrokeshire

03 June 2011

Head of Energy and Environment Dr Tim Fox on Sky News on the oil refinery accident in Pembrokeshire.

Sustainable Mobility: Mission Impossible?

26 May 2011

Meeting the short and medium term challenge of making a significant improvement in sustainable mobility requires “the pragmatic application of known commercially viable technologies to mass market vehicles and proven ITS traffic management strategies in urban environments”

Presidential address 2011 - Engineering: Our future

25 May 2011

This address was given by Professor Roderick A Smith FREng FIMechE.

Fukushima: New wine is old wineskins?

24 May 2011

The events at Fukushima in Japan have knocked over the notion growing in many countries that a nuclear renaissance was inevitable. The scale of the accident, involving multiple reactors and the way it ran across the global news for weeks with a different problem being face almost every day, has challenged the idea that the nuclear industry has learned the lessons and is a now safe and sound means of generating electricity. The talk will attempt to explain what went wrong at Fukushima and the choices that the Japanese authorities had to make in the aftermath of the unprecedented earthquake that hit Japan on 11 March. It will start the process of learning the new lessons of Fukushima and consider whether the effects of the accident might be felt more by old reactors like those at Fukushima, or newer ones such as those planned to be built in the UK.

The Institution's response to Iceland's latest volcanic eruption

23 May 2011

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers response to Iceland's Grimsvötn volcanic eruption and ash cloud

Dr Tim Fox on BBC News 24 talking about UK's Fourth Carbon Budget

17 May 2011

Dr Tim Fox, Head of Energy and Environment, on BBC News 24 talking about the UK's Fourth Carbon Budget

Thomas Lowe Gray Lecture 2011

17 May 2011

Thomas Lowe Gray Lecture 2011

1000mph Using Three Types of Thrust

12 May 2011

In order to propel the car to these speeds BLOODHOUND SSC is unique in having three separate engines; The Eurojet EJ200 from the Eurofighter Typhoon, an 18” hybrid rocket developed by the Falcon Rocket Program, and the CA2010 F1 engine from Cosworth. Combined these give BLOODHOUND SSC in excess of 20 tonnes of thrust, and an equivalent horsepower of 133,000bhp.

Presented by Mark Chapman, Chief Engineer, BLOODHOUND SSC

FMG Annual Lecture

10 May 2011

Lord Armstrong’s Influence On Engineering & Fluid Machinery

Delivering UK space capability into orbit

05 May 2011

Using examples from the UK’s largest and most complex military satellite system – Skynet 5, scientific satellites such as Aeolus, Lisa Pathfinder and ExoMars Rover – Patrick Wood will explain how engineering managers can overcome these hurdles to meet the requirements of quality, schedule and cost, while managing the risks and contingency funding to meet high operational targets.

First Royal Navy Submarine gets Heritage Award

04 May 2011

Holland One, the first Royal Navy submarine launched in 1901, has received an Institution of Mechanical Engineers Heritage Award.

Dr Colin Brown on Real Radio Scotland talking about volcanic ash

26 April 2011

Director of Engineering at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Dr Colin Brown on Real Radio Scotland talking about the issue of volcanic ash and aircraft

The challenges to ensure 80% reduction of CO2 by 2050

26 April 2011

This lecture, presented by Dame Sue Ion DBE FIC FCGI FIM FNucl, was held by ICE and the IMechE North West Region on 26 April 2011.

Institution Member on BBC Radio Cumbria

14 April 2011

Institution Member Kudzanai Chikohora on BBC Radio Cumbria

Working to make solar energy a more affordable option

13 April 2011

This evening lecture, presented by Dow Corning, provides an introduction to photovoltaic panels and give attendees an insight into their history and potential for the future.

Bloodhound comes to Horse Guards Parade

12 April 2011

A 42 foot model of the Bloodhound super sonic car was parked on Horse Guards Parade, just metres away from IMechE headquarters, to mark the publication of the 1000mph car's 3D design drawings.

Bursledon Brickworks gets 62nd Engineering Heritage Award

12 April 2011

Bursledon Brickworks in Hampshire has become the 62nd recipient of an Institution of Mechanical Engineers Heritage Award, joining the likes of the Thames Barrier and the Penydaren locomotive on the prestigious list of winners.

Fukushima nuclear plant: Institution insight into the main engineering issues

12 April 2011

Dr Colin Brown, Director of Engineering and Chris Lowther Fellow of the Institution, consider the main engineering challenges currently faced by engineers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan, following the massive earthquake and tsunami.

UPDATED 12/04/11

2050 Roadmaps

05 April 2011

The Southern Area and the Greater London Region jointly organised this presentation by Professor David JC MacKay.

The Intelligent Railway - How Can Railway Condition Monitoring Help Us Predict and Plan for the Future?

04 April 2011

Presented by Professor Clive Roberts, Birmingham University

This address will present the state-of-the-art in railway condition monitoring, in addition to providing details of future applications that are being developed as part of research projects taking place at the University of Birmingham in collaboration with British and international stakeholders.

46th John Player Memorial Lecture: At the Cutting, Scratching and Piercing Edges

23 March 2011

This is a free evening lecture open to all. Professor Tony Atkins will leave you wondering...

whether men should consider shaving with a potato peeler and women whether they manicure their nails properly. These are not trivial thoughts!

Global Cleantech Cluster Association press launch

21 March 2011

Press launch for the GCCA in conjunction with Ecoconnect and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Delivering Transport for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

14 March 2011

This presentation will include discussion on the Scale, form and nature of the Games

Presented by Hugh Sumner, Director of Transport, ODA

IRSE London Paper - East London Railway

09 February 2011

Speakers: Mike Stubbs & Adam Smith, London Overground

Passive Safety Design and Validation of a European Rail Platform

17 January 2011

Presented by: Professor John Roberts, Manager Centre of Competence Crash Safety,
Bombardier Transport

The paper will cover the Normative references for RST Interoperability in the areas of Structural Crashworthiness and Interior Passive Safety.

Population Explosion: Can the Planet Cope?

12 January 2011

A groundbreaking Population report (Wed 12 January) by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has revealed the world is hurtling towards population overload placing billions at risk of hunger, thirst and slum conditions.

98th Thomas Hawksley Lecture: Nuclear or Renewables?

06 December 2010

Between now and 2020 the UK must replace about a third of its existing electricity generating capacity. That is an unprecedented and enormously expensive challenge; the industry estimates it will need to invest £200bn. This evening lecture was given by Dr Paul Golby CEng FIMechE, Chairman and Chief Executive of E.ON UK plc.

Due to a technical issue, the lecture will not be available to view on Play it Back.
However the slides and notes can be viewed at: www.imeche.org/Libraries/Knowledge-Power/Thomas_Hawksley_2010.sflb.ashx

Value for Money Railway: Time for a Change

29 November 2010

This year’s Sir Seymour Biscoe Tritton lecture will provide a progress report on the Rail Value for Money Study, and will discuss some of the key issues which the Rail Value for Money Study has identified.

Presented by Sir Roy McNulty, Rail Value for Money Study

Living Well - Hidden Impacts and Sustainable Consumption

22 November 2010

Sustainability is usually interpreted in terms of three “pillars” or constraints: techno-economic, environmental or ecological, and societal. Applying this approach to consumption suggests that the sustainability of supply chains should be assessed by examining the distribution of positive benefits and negative impacts along the supply chain.

The Great Female Debate: Do Women Speak Too Much Or Too Little?

09 November 2010

An evening to inspire women who wish to initiate or participate in speaking events and encourage more female speakers.

QANTAS Airbus A380 engine explosion

04 November 2010

IMechE’s Director of Engineering, Dr Colin Brown, explains the engineering story behind the mid-air engine explosion on a Qantas A-380 superjumbo, which forced the pilot to make an emergency landing.

The Tornado Story - From Dream to Steam

01 November 2010

Presented by David Elliott, Director of Engineering, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust

This illustrated talk covers the epic story of how a conversation in a pub turned into a generation long struggle to build a steam locomotive from scratch, by asking members of the public to donate ‘the price of a pint’ !  Covering the creation of the Trust in 1990 and a brief history of the class of locomotive built. 

The UK Oil and Gas Industry: a great British engineering success story and one of our best kept secrets

21 October 2010

In this free evening lecture, Malcolm Webb will present on the history and future prospects of this essential high-tech energy industry and review its contribution to the UK’s economy, energy security and affordability and environmental objectives. He will also reflect upon why the achievements and continuing importance of this industry are so poorly appreciated and what might be done to correct that.

Developing Innovative Vehicles: The Challenges and Demands (James Clayton Memorial Lecture)

18 October 2010

This lecture examines the paradox of innovation, and the challenges faced when developing ground-breaking vehicles to meet the demands of the global markets.

BBC Radio 4 - Today Programme: Volcanic Ash Report

15 October 2010

Professor Roderick Smith discussing the IMechE Volcanic Ash Report.

BBC Radio Oxford: Volcanic Ash Report

15 October 2010

Oxford based Professor Roderick Smith discussing the Volcanic Ash Report.

Automobile Division Chairman's Address 2010: Reducing Carbon Emissions - Can the automobile make a positive contribution?

14 October 2010

Transport accounts for 20% of all greenhouse emissions worldwide, and 50% of this comes from automobiles. Legislation is driving down CO₂ emissions for new vehicles, but are the targets and their achievement too little and too late? Prevention of a 2ºC rise in temperature requires an 85% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050. Can this be achieved, and what contribution can the automobile make?

In his address, Prof Peter White will examine these questions taking into account technical innovation, energy sources, trends in vehicle ownership and socio-economic behaviour.



THIS LECTURE IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL. Refreshments will be served at 17:45 and the lecture will begin at 18:15.

Modelling a Sustainable World - ASHRAE Annual Lecture 2010

07 October 2010

This lecture on the topic of Modelling a Sustainable World, will note that in energy simulation, daylight analysis, CFD and BIM software, we have powerful modelling tools that enable us to create and refine our vision of a building - its appearance, systems, operation and performance. 

SPEAKER: Lynn G. Bellenger, President of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Railway Division Chairman's Address: Making the most of what we have…

20 September 2010

Presented by Tim Dugher, Angel Trains. 

This year’s address will focus on identifying the positives out of a slow economy, and making the most of existing assets.

ITV London Tonight: Potters Rail Crash

30 July 2010

Dr Colin Brown discussing the Potter Bar rail crash

Formula Student 2010

15 July 2010

Formula Student is about building future engineering talent by designing and producing a single-seater racing car, not just in design and manufacture, but in many of the management, marketing and people skills so vital in the modern world, across all sectors of employment. Click below to view our New Promotional DVD.

Increasing the Rate of New Product Introduction

30 June 2010

More than 40 companies have now benefited from ‘Product Innovation Consortium’, the first new products having been launched in early 2009. Not all companies reach commercialisation. The Stage-Gate process identifies and helps manage the risks associated with new product development at key stages and therefore avoids valuable resources being wasted.

22nd Annual Student Medical Engineering Student Project Competition

23 June 2010

The Engineering in Medicine and Health Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is delighted to launch the 22nd Annual Medical Engineering Student Project Competition taking place on 23 June 2010.

This competition is the foremost medical engineering student project competition in the UK and provides an opportunity for students across a wide variety of disciplines to present their work.

FES Rowing after Spinal Cord Injury

23 June 2010

The lecture will illustrate the biomechanical development of the FES technology and adaptation of ergometers and sculls.

MX Awards 2010 Overall Winner radio interview

23 June 2010

The Best Overall Business Winner at the 2010 Manufacturing Excellence (MX) Awards is Leyland Trucks in Preston. It has also become the first firm in the event’s 28-year-history to win the top award two years in a row. In a BBC Radio Lancashire interview Andrea Paver, the Managing Director of Leyland Trucks, talks about the win.

New Nuclear Build: The Role of the Independent Nuclear Safety Regulator

03 June 2010

HSE and the Environment Agency are working together to assess designs for new nuclear power stations that might eventually be built and operated in the UK.  The unique assessment process, known as Generic Design Assessment (GDA) is a four step process designed to allow for the assessment of the designs before major nuclear constructions starts, which improves overall regulatory effectiveness and minimises regulatory uncertainty.

This Lecture is free and open to all.

Professional registration

02 June 2010

Learn a bit more about professional registration at IMechE

The Fire and Explosion at the Buncefield Oil Terminal: The Basic Causes and the Impact on Industry

01 June 2010

The massive fire and explosion at the Buncefield Oil Terminal, Hertfordshire on 11 December 2005 made international headlines.  But what actually happened?

Engineered in Britain launch

27 May 2010

Engineered in Britain launch

The New Bentley Mulsanne - The Pinnacle of British Motoring

27 May 2010

Dr Ulrich Eichhorn's lecture will cover the history and heritage behind the car, the interior and exterior design processes, the engineering development story and the key technical features.

This lecture is kindly sponsored by Bentley

Presidential Address 2010: The Low Carbon Vehicle - Engineering the Challenge

26 May 2010

John Wood examines the challenges and opportunities presented by the move towards a low carbon transport future and celebrates some of the achievements of automotive engineering over the past 50 years.

Carbon Capture: Under Pressure

19 May 2010

To achieve global targets for reducing CO2 emissions, carbon abated clean coal technologies (CATs) will be required for retrofit to existing power plant and installation on new build power plant. Improved cycle efficiency and biomass co-firing will reduce CO2 emissions per unit of electricity generated, but to
achieve much larger reductions, up to 90%, there will be a need for carbon capture and storage (CCS).

82nd Thomas Lowe Gray Lecture: Offshore wind power - the challenges ahead

18 May 2010

This year's Thomas Lowe Gray lecture will be presented by Jim Smith, Director of Offshore Operations, Scottish and Southern Energy.

The lecture will start at 18:00 and refreshments will be available from 17:15. Booking is required for this lecture.

BBC London: Kempton Steam Engine Heritage Award

14 May 2010

BBC London news clip: The Institution of Mechanical Engineers presents Kempton Great Engines with a Heritage Award for its services to the city and in recognition of its unique engineering excellence.

Railway Division AGM

13 May 2010

Railway Division AGM

Railway Division Young Engineers - Presentations Competition Final

13 May 2010

Come along to support our Young Engineers and discover what the next generation are doing.

The top three presenters from the regional heats will battle it out at this final for £1500 prize fund.



Refreshments served from 5.30, the lecture will start at 6pm prompt.

Industry insights

12 May 2010

Discover what the eight different engineering sectors are really like. For each industry sector, you’ll find out what’s involved on a day to day basis, what sort of projects you might work on and what the challenges of the future entail.

London's Tidal Flood Risk Management System

12 May 2010

This talk will explain and describe London's Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme which protects London against tidal flooding covering historical context, past experience, the present day, and future plans

IRSE AGM

23 April 2010

IRSE AGM

IRSE Lecture - Presidential Address

23 April 2010

IRSE Lecture - Presidential Address

Keith Millard talking about our Manifesto and manufacturing to BBC Midlands

16 April 2010

Keith Millard, president of IMechE, and Miles Pixley of JCB talking about our Manifesto and manufacturing to BBC Midlands

The effects of volcanic ash on aeroplane engines

15 April 2010

Dr Colin Brown, IMechE Director of Engineering, discusses the effects of volcanic ash on aeroplane engines.

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Heritage Award

10 April 2010

BBC footage of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Heritage Award

Delivering a Gold Medal Project - Building the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Management Challenge Lecture

24 March 2010

This lecture explores the challenges that management face in delivering the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the critical success factors in appropriately planning and delivering on London 2012’s commitments.

Stephen Tetlow's debate on on Geo-Engineering

18 March 2010

Stephen Tetlow, engaged in debate with Sir David King on Geo-Engineering

45th John Player Lecture: The Challenges of “Deep”

15 March 2010

Presented by:
Professor Richard Chaplin

The majority of rope applications are safety critical where failure can cause loss of life, damage and disruption. Those applications which involve great depth are amongst the most challenging.

I'm a control engineer: ask me what I do

11 March 2010

UKACC and Mechatronics Forum Prestige Lecture, given by Professor Ian Postlethwaite, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Northumbria University, commencing at 6:30pm. 



"What do you do?"

"I’m a control engineer."

"That’s interesting; have you tried the black forest gateau?"

Nuclear Build: A Vote of no confidence?

10 March 2010

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has published its latest report: Nuclear Build: A Vote of no Confidence? which outlines the main concerns by industry and recommends a number of ways in which both sides could reduce the confidence gap.

Telecommunications and Signalling in India

10 March 2010

Speaker: Anshul Gupta, RailTel India

Passengers, Procurement and Product Development – The Supply Chain for a Successful Railway

08 March 2010

This lecture is free and open to all. Refreshments are available from 5.15, the lecture will start at 6pm prompt.

Liquefied Natural Gas – the chain and how it works

25 February 2010

The LNG projects are often likened to a chain consisting of interlinking components i.e. production, liquefaction, transport by sea, receiving and regasification.  This lecture aims to describe the components of the chain and give some insights into the technology and the commercial aspects of how the chain works.  From this, the relevance to the UK will be explained.



This lecture is free and open to all.  Refreshments 17.30 - Lecture 18.00

A Joined up Railway: Procuring An Integrated Rail System in Scotland

22 February 2010

The presentation will explain how the consideration of train service, rolling stock and infrastructure specifications as a complete system is necessary in order to best value for money in pursuit of promoting sustainable economic growth. The link from purpose, through an integrated system specification to engineering decisions will be illustrated with Scottish examples.

BBC2 Scotland

17 February 2010

BBC2 Scotland

Control Systems - Are Rail and Air so Different?

10 February 2010

Lecture

Level Crossings in the Netherlands

13 January 2010

Lecture given by Jeroen Nederlof, Prorail

97th Thomas Hawksley Lecture: Powering the Future

14 December 2009

This year’s Thomas Hawksley lecture will be presented by Paul Willson, Deputy Director of Generation for international engineering consultancy, Parsons Brinckerhoff. Paul is also the principal author of Powering the Future, a detailed and hard-hitting report by Parsons Brinckerhoff which focuses on the impact of meeting the UK Government’s carbon reduction targets for 2050 and highlights critical steps for tackling CO2 reduction.

Water: A Glass Half Full or a Glass Half Empty?

30 November 2009

The south east of England is now officially ‘water stressed’ and something drastically different from traditional solutions is required in the near future from water engineers. This lecture will review the questions from both strategic and local perspectives. The discussion will put in context some answers for the future engineering of water infrastructure.



This lecture is FREE and open to all.

Climate Change - Have We Lost the Battle?

26 November 2009

If climate change is one of the biggest threats to mankind and our planet, what can we as engineers do about it? Do we have the right strategy to win this war or is it simply too late?  The Chairman of the Young Members’ Board, Jonathan Hursthouse, invites you to the climate change question time debate.

Taking up the Gauntlet – TfL’s Strategy for Sustainability & Environment on London's Rail Networks

23 November 2009

Sir Seymour Biscoe Tritton Prestige Lecture presented by Ian Brown BSc FCILT,Managing Director, London Rail, Transport for London

Signalling, have we lost the plot?

11 November 2009

Eddie Goddard, LUL, discussing British Trains

Guest Lecture - 'Community Engineering' Is What We Really Need

10 November 2009

Professor Heinz Wolff, Emeritus Professor, Brunel Institute for Bioengineering presents a guest lecture on Community Engineering as part of "Engineering for the Ageing Population: Challenges & Opportunities"

James Clayton Memorial Lecture 2009: Sustainable Engineering or Engineering Sustainability? – Challenges for Multi-Disciplinary Innovation

19 October 2009

Professor Jeremy Watson, Global Research Director, Arup will present some key ideas for sustainability enabled by multi-disciplinary engineering.

Sustaining Our Future by Rebuilding Our Past - 2009 ASHRAE Lecture

15 October 2009

ASHRAE President Gordon Holness will focus his presentation on sustaining our future by rebuilding our past, addressing energy efficiency in existing buildings.

Moving Tube Heritage Railways Division Heritage Lecture

12 October 2009

Looking at the Heritage Trains on the London Underground in the past decades.

Chairman's Address: What has Formula One ever done for us?

01 October 2009

The 2009 Chairman's Address focussed on how F1 techniques can be applied to speed development, encourage innovation, deliver complex projects on time and make a profit.

In at the Deep End - a review of the move into deepwater oil exploration and the technology challenges facing the industry

30 September 2009

John Baxter, Group Head of Engineering, BP, reviews the engineering challenges as oil exploration and production moves from fixed platforms on the continental shelf to floating structures in deep water. 

Interoperability, Europe and Morris Dancing

28 September 2009

Presented by: Chris Carr, Deputy Director, Department for Transport

Railway Division Chairman's Address Bridging the Gap - Industry and Academia in Harmony

14 September 2009

Presented by Professor Roger Goodall this years address will follow up on the message from the chairman last year 'The Importance of Engineering Science', in particular focussing upon the need for strong links between industry and the 'science base' (principally the universities). Ideas and techniques are being generated by universities that are applicable to the railways; equally there are issues in the industry to which universities can contribute.

Geo-engineering media coverage

02 September 2009

Broadcast coverage from the IMechE's Geo-Engineering Report.

IMechE talks to BBC London Tonight on the city’s power cuts

22 July 2009

IMechE talks to BBC London Tonight on the city’s power cuts

Nissan Battery Investment

20 July 2009

Dr Colin Brown speaks on Nissan's plans to manufacture batteries at its Sunderland car plant.

Formula Student 2009

16 July 2009

105 universities from 20 countries across 5 categories. Watch the action from this year’s Formula Student competition at Silverstone.

Engineer profile: Alice Younge

01 July 2009

Alice Younge, PhD student at Imperial College London, talks about her research in biomechanical engineering.

Engineer profile: Ben Truman

01 July 2009

Ben Truman, Actuation Systems Engineer at Goodrich, discusses the development of braking systems for Airbus aircraft.

Engineer profile: Joanna Gleeson

01 July 2009

Joanna Gleeson, Maintenance Engineer at Corus Steelworks, talks about energy conservation.

Engineer profile: Steven Chan

01 July 2009

Steven Chan, Project engineer for Tube Lines on the London Underground

Tribology Gold Medal

09 June 2009

Prof. Colin Brown talks about the Tribology Gold Medal Award.

Lessons from GE19: Essential Engineering Questions

02 June 2009

Presented by Martin Brown, the Director of Health, Safety and Environment at Transport for London, this lecture will provide an insight into the investigation undertaken after the collapse of the GE19 bridge. It will provide a chance to debate the issues relating to the reasons for failure and the lessons learnt. Additionally, it will examine the barriers that exist to the application of fundamental engineering principles within innovative design.

Annual Meeting and Presidential Address "Managing to Improve the World Through Engineering"

27 May 2009

Keith H Millard CEng FIMechE presented the Presidential Address on the subject of "Managing to Improve the World Through Engineering"

LNG: The UK’s Future

21 May 2009

PRESSURE SYSTEMS GROUP PRESTIGE LECTURE

Supported by the Tyne and Wear Young Members Panel
This evening lecture presented by Paul Maynard, Whessoe Oil & Gas will provide an introduction to the global LNG market and examine the UK’s current market position.

Aircraft Carriers for the Future - 81st Thomas Lowe Gray Lecture

13 May 2009

The 81st Thomas Lowe Gray Memorial Lecture will be delivered by RAdm Nigel Guild. In the Centenary year of Naval Aviation, the lecture will take a look at the evolution of aircraft carriers, studying their past, present and future.

The London Tideway Tunnels

05 May 2009

A major Thames Water project – the London Tideway Tunnels – is set to make the River Thames cleaner and healthier.

Climate Change Question Time

29 April 2009

The Institution hosted its first ever question time debate on climate change at its One Birdcage Walk headquarters on 29 April. The debate discussed how we should tackle the greatest environmental challenge of our time.

Delivering the Glendoe Hydro Electric Scheme

28 April 2009

This lecture by Jim Smith of Airtricity discusses the recently commissioned 100MW Glendoe Hydro Electric scheme, providing an insight into the design and construction process involved in delivering the project.

Is Rail a Viable Mode of Transport for the 21st Century? - Sir Seymour Biscoe Tritton lecture

27 April 2009

A view on where rail needs to improve if it is to have a successful future, looking at actual costs, reliability and carbon performance, and how technology and better knowledge management could improve the railway’s service.

IRSE Presidential Address

24 April 2009

The inauguration of Frans Heijnen as the President of the IRSE.

'Green Skills' - IMechE, National Skills Academy for Manufacturing and Warwick Manufacturing Group Inaugural Lecture

21 April 2009

Professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya KB CBE discusses how through creating a symbiotic relationship between Academia and industry we can at once grow the economy and preserve the environment.

Climate Change: Adapting to the Inevitable report

13 April 2009

IMechE makes the headlines with its Climate Change: Adapting to the Inevitable report.

Nuclear Power - from Last Gasp to Second Wind (Management Challenge Lecture 2009)

24 March 2009

The lecture will review the tumultuous changes taking place in the nuclear industry; from its enthusiastic beginnings, through the darker days and on to the current resurgence.

IMechE's vision: Improving the world through engineering

20 March 2009

Engineering is something of a hidden success story in the UK. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is increasing awareness by taking a positive, inspiring message into schools and out to the media. This video communicates our vision and highlights the work of some of our 78,000 members.

44th John Player Lecture - Meeting the Challenge: A380, A350XWB and Beyond

18 March 2009

This presentation explores how Airbus engineers rose to the challenge of developing structural solutions that balanced these often conflicting needs, culminating in the most successful entry into service ever for a commercial aircraft.

ERTMS Infrastructure - the Spanish Experience

11 March 2009

In the last 20 years, Spain has modernised its commuter lines in the major cities as well as developed new high-speed lines linking these cities.

This presentation describes progress towards meeting those two laudable objectives.

S Stock - A New Train for London's Sub-Surface Railway

09 March 2009

The presentation outlines the key features of the S Stock design, in particular the innovative features being introduced onto London's Sub-Surface Railway.

Benefits of Volunteering With Schools

02 March 2009

The benefits of volunteering for schools.

Business in the Community

02 March 2009

An overview of the benefits of encouraging volunteering within a company culture.

The Ambassador Programme - a Brief Overview

02 March 2009

The Ambassador programme - a brief overview.

Volunteers in School - A Teacher's Perspective

02 March 2009

Fiona Abankwah, Deputy Head teacher of Hornsey School for Girls outlines the importance and expectations of volunteers in the classroom.

Young Members - Benefits of Volunteering

02 March 2009

Having managed the Cooling the Planet Competition Chris provided an overview of the benefits of getting involved.

Developing Great People (Hugh Ford Management Lecture)

18 February 2009

What do you think makes your business successful? What does 'great' mean? What drives people to be great - is it nature or nurture?

ERTMS Opportunities in the UK

16 February 2009

What is ERTMS? Where is it being used? Why do we want it? Can we afford it? Where are we? What are we planning? Issues and opportunities.

Flight 1549, Hudson Plane Crash (January 2008)

05 February 2009

Flight 1549, Hudson Plane Crash

Renewable Energy and Energy from Waste

29 January 2009

Renewable Energy and Energy from Waste

Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation Lecture - The History of Another Dimension - 50 Years of Bentley's V8 Engine

22 January 2009

Dr Ulrich Eichhorn's lecture covers the original design and development of the Bentley V8 engine, from its introduction in 1959 through to its present day form in the newly launched Bentley Brooklands coupe.

Recreating the Whitby and Pickering Railway

19 January 2009

Philip Benham discusses how North Yorkshire Moors Railway brought a regular train service back between the towns of Pickering, becoming the first heritage railway licensed to run trains on Network Rail.

The Use and Misuse of SIL

14 January 2009

Find out why anomalies in the interpretation of SIL have led to a misunderstanding and misuse of the concept.

Arnold Barks Christmas Lecture (2008)

10 December 2008

The annual IMechE Arnold Barks Christmas lecture.

Engineering the Future in a Climate of Change - Automobile Chairman's Address

10 December 2008

Climate change challenges automotive engineers. In his Chairman's Address Prof. Richard Folkson discusses energy alternatives and looks at automotive solutions and opportunities.

Towards High Speed 2 - The 96th Thomas Hawksley Memorial Lecture

08 December 2008

The launch of High Speed 1 has transformed travel between the UK and continental Europe, significantly reducing journey times and encouraging phenomenal growth in travellers from across the UK regions.

Green Tariffs versus Green Wash

01 December 2008

Juliet Davenport, Chief Executive of The Good Energy Group PLC explains what "green tariffs" mean and what their effect on the total installed capacity of renewable generation is. She explores the conflicts with ROCS and what difference the new feed-in tariffs will make.

Marine Energy Report

28 November 2008

A radio broadcast on the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Marine Energy Report - Taking Scotland's Reputation for Engineering Innovation into the 21st Century.

Hybrid Traction Systems - What's In Store for the Future of Train Propulsion?

24 November 2008

This lecture outlines the energy and carbon challenges for UK transport, and rail in particular, a topic highly relevant to the industry from both a cost and environmental standpoint.

Preserving the Engineering Capability for the Future of the Aerospace Industry in the North of England - 3rd Annual Northern Aerospace Forum

30 October 2008

Preserving the Engineering Capability for the Future of the Aerospace Industry in the North of England - 3rd Annual Northern Aerospace Forum

Can engineers solve the Italian Job?

24 October 2008

Listen here to find out

Greenpower at the Goodwood Finals

20 October 2008

IMechE Greenpower supports the finals of the electric car race for schools at Goodwood.

Maintain to Sustain - Delivering ASHRAE's Sustainability Promise

09 October 2008

This Presidential Lecture focuses on operating buildings to deliver the energy efficiency inherent in their design, including effective commissioning, improved documentation, and programs to educate and certify building operators.

Synthetic Methanol as a Sustainable Transport Fuel

24 September 2008

It is now widely accepted that we must take substantial action if we are to avoid disastrous consequences of climate change driven by man-made CO2 emissions. This factor, combined with concerns over the geopolitical distribution of remaining oil reserves is forcing us to consider alternatives to fossil fuels and this lecture examines some of the possibilities.

The Importance of Engineering Science - What Did We Do With It, Where Is It Now and Where Will It Go?

15 September 2008

During the privatisation process the railway turned its back on engineering science. Short term pragmatism ruled and engineering science was seen as unimportant to the individually privatised companies. It was not until the dreadful accidents of the 1997-2000 period that a pan-industry approach to research was re-initiated.

Heritage Award: Lightning Jet Fighter

14 September 2008

ITV Granada coverage of the Lightning Heritage Award.

Channel Tunnel Fire (11 September 2008)

11 September 2008

Sky News interviews Dr Colin Brown.

Eco Car Race, Aintree: North West Tonight

10 September 2008

Eco Car Race, Aintree: North West Tonight

Heathrow Air Crash

29 August 2008

Heathrow Air Crash

Madrid Air Crash 2008

29 August 2008

Madrid Air Crash

Formula Student 2008

20 July 2008

Formula Student is about building future engineering talent by designing and producing a single-seater racing car, not just in design and manufacture, but in many of the management, marketing and people skills so vital in the modern world, across all sectors of employment.

CTRL: Progress and Introduction

21 April 2008

The talk is organised with elements of both Infrastructure and Rolling Stock aspects, so as to provide an overall system view of the CTRL Project. It will examine the geography and constraints of construction of high speed line in the Southeast of England and the operation of the line.

Getting the Best Out of Britain's Nuclear Workhorses

01 April 2008

The AGR design is unique to the UK and a considerable amount of development work has been required over the years to underpin safe, reliable, operation. This paper outlines a brief history of nuclear power in the UK; highlights some of the challenges which have been encountered along the way, and gives examples of the significant improvements in performance of the nuclear fleet over recent years.

The Greatest Railway Journey in the World?

15 January 2008

This lecture looks at the history of the line with its troubled and protracted gestation and short-lived existence through to the magnificent reconstruction now being undertaken. The title is justified not just by the eventual travel the new railway will provide and the spectacular scenery it passes through but in the engineering and conception of the scheme to revive it.

Skills Shortage for Nuclear Engineers

10 January 2008

Skills Shortage for Nuclear Engineers

Feeding the Tigers

18 December 2007

Feeding the Tigers explores the development of some of Asia's automotive tigers and considers the influence that the UK automotive industry has had over their formative years. It will also review the current state of their automotive industries, the influencing factors and ambitions and considers possible future scenarios when the tigers eventually come of age.

Energy for Transport - 95th Thomas Hawksley Memorial Lecture

17 December 2007

Nearly all our transport is fuelled by the burning of hydrocarbons. Thus transport is the largest single producer of CO2 and curbing its growth presents an enormous challenge to society at large and our political masters. Great hope is placed on the role of technology for 'decarbonising' transport.

This lecture outlines and discusses the technologies which may help in the next few decades, together with some of the policy measures which are becoming increasingly necessary.

Mechatronic Trains - What Might They Do For Railways?

29 November 2007

The lecture begins with an overview of mechatronic possibilities for railway vehicles, focussed upon the application to suspensions and bogies. The main technical options will be identified, and the current state-of-the-art summarised by describing some recent developments.

Formula Student 2007

01 November 2007

Formula Student is about building future engineering talent by designing and producing a single-seater racing car, not just in design and manufacture, but in many of the management, marketing and people skills so vital in the modern world, across all sectors of employment.

2nd Annual Northern Aerospace Forum

31 October 2007

2nd Annual Northern Aerospace Forum

Technical Harmonisation of European Railways

11 October 2007

This lecture will question whether the technical harmonisation of European railways is a necessary process for the borderless operations an open market,or a threat to innovation and competitiveness.

The Unknown Risk is the Infinite Risk

11 June 2007

This lecture proposes a different approach to risk management and mitigation, based on an integrated view of the entire risk context and suggesting a methodology which will take in the entire range of threats and hazards which face the modern enterprise.

Presidents Address - Energy For Life

05 June 2007

This lecture argues that we need energy sources with high output (such as coal, oil, nuclear etc) but with little to zero emissions and that the energy supply challenges faced by the world will be met by a diverse combination of nuclear, clean fossil, solar and biomass fuels.

The Importance of Safe Pressure Release - Analysis of Key Issues Using International Examples From 1974 to 1992

01 May 2007

This presentation illustrates and analyses key safety issues, with worldwide examples of incidents between 1974 and 1992.

Formula Student 2006

18 April 2007

Formula Student is about building future engineering talent by designing and producing a single-seater racing car, not just in design and manufacture, but in many of the management, marketing and people skills so vital in the modern world, across all sectors of employment.

MX Awards 2007

18 April 2007

MX Awards 2007

Delivering Train Systems on the Victoria Line - a PPP Project

16 April 2007

This presentation highlights Bombardier's approach to delivering their turnkey project to upgrade the Victoria Line. This will cover the integration of both train and signalling systems to replace the existing Victoria Line ATO and will include a detailed review of the new train design considering the particular requirements of the PPP and underground environment.

Responding to Climate Change by Rethinking Urban Infrastructure, a Very Complex Challenge - Hugh Ford Management Lecture

11 April 2007

Peter Head, a world leader in sustainable development in cities. He will explore the radical approach that has been taken in China to design and deliver a new paradigm of urban development in response to climate
change.

All Change - Managing a Changing Railway

29 March 2007

This lecture, presented by John Armitt, discusses the challenges of managing a changing railway, along with the organisational and culture change programme he has led in his five years as Chief Executive of Network Rail. John considers the challenges of the future in the next phase of Network Rail's change programme.

Creating the World's Fastest Diesel - the Story of the JCB Dieselmax Project

21 March 2007

This presentation focuses on the JCB DieselMax project from its conception through to the establishment and implementation of the full engineering project which culminated in achieving the World Record of 350mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, on 23 August 2006.

New Trains for London Overground - The East London Line Project

12 March 2007

This lecture provides overview of the project and the design of the new Rolling Stock. It will describe the factors that defined the specification and selection of the new trains, showing the areas where an existing product platform has been adapted to meet the particular needs of a new metro system for London, and the engineering challenges that have arisen.

Clean Zero Emission Geopressure

06 March 2007

The presentation describes what geo-pressure is and the current status of global initiatives.

Delivering a World Class Railway

12 February 2007

In recent years, Network Rail has delivered a substantially better railway to Britain and has learnt vital lessons to deliver the major investments required in the future. Iain Coucher will describe how Network Rail is building on its current success to move the organisation up a gear and be even more effective to deliver a world class railway.

MX Awards 2006

18 April 2006

MX Awards 2006