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May 2008

• JCB Dieselmax Land Speed Record

  On 23rd August 2006, Andy Green exceeded 350 mph two–way average speed on the Bonneville salt flats and the JCB DieselMax set the world record for a wheel driven vehicle powered by a diesel engine.

  Lecture 12 May 2008, Worcester, UK

• Public safety, counter terrorism and mathematics of proof

  Professor Chris Johnson of University of Glasgow will lead this evening seminar, held in conjunction with the BCS FACS group.

  Lecture 12 May 2008, London, UK

• Visit to Moyle Interconnector

  A tour of the Moyle Interconnector facility which operates the 500MW DC electricity link between Great Britain and Ireland.

  Visit 13 May 2008, Moyle, Northern Ireland

• AGMs and Marine Energy: The State of The Art

  Joint IET Scotland South East Local Network/Power Technical Network Lecture

  Lecture 13 May 2008, Edinburgh, UK

• Technical Visit to Sellafield Nuclear Reprocessing Facility

  The visit is an all day event with an early morning start from Leeds and will involve a tour of the visitor centre with a lecture at the facility.

  Visit 13 May 2008, Seascale, UK

• The Internet: Where did it come from and where is it going?

  For most people, the Internet seemed to appear out of nowhere in about 1995. Since then, it has revolutionised the way that hundreds of millions of people get news and information, stay in touch with family, structure their social life, entertain themselves, or do their jobs.

  Lecture 13 May 2008, Wellington, New Zealand

• Nuclear Installation Ageing and Life Extension: Plugging the energy gap

  The 2007 energy white paper highlighted the potential “energy gap” in the period 2010-2020 as existing large fossil and
  nuclear plant are decommissioned.

  Seminar 13 May 2008, Merseyside, UK

• The WAH-64D Apache Attack helicopter

  This lecture will look at some of the Engineering aspects of this Helicopter.

  Lecture 13 May 2008, Hull, UK

• IET & GSA international semiconductor forum

  The 2008 Forum promises a strong programme of speakers with two tracks featuring business, executive, technology and operations topics

  Conference 13-15 May 2008, London, UK

• Materials Congress 2008 - materials for the future

  This congress will bring together materials scientists and engineers, representatives from industry, government and the media to update and debate the science, design, engineering and technology of materials, minerals and mining and their practical applications.

  Conference 13-15 May 2008, Lincolnshire, UK

• Problems and opportunities in virtual worlds

  Robert is North Wales Regional Manager for ITWales based at the School of Computer Science, Bangor University and will share his experiences with companies and students working with virtual world technology.

  Lecture 14 May 2008, St Asaph, Denbighshire

• Guest evening - panel debate: The dilemma of privacy and Surveillance

  This year's panel debate tackles the dilemma of privacy and surveillance chaired by expert Nigel Gilbert.

  Seminar 14 May 2008, Guildford, UK

• The Internet: Where did it come from, Why did it succeed and Where is it going?

  For most people, the Internet seemed to appear out of nowhere in about 1995. Since then, it has revolutionised the way that hundreds of millions of people get news and information, stay in touch with family, structure their social life, entertain themselves, or do their jobs.

  Lecture 14 May 2008, Palmerston North, New Zealand

• Forensic Science at the Home Office

  Mr. Alan Pratt will describe one of the many topics being addressed by the Home Office Scientific Development Branch in conjunction with the police service.

  Lecture 14 May 2008, Hatfield, UK

• IT in Automotive   Lecture 14 May 2008, West Midlands

• Developing a new train detection system - can industry and academia work together?

  What happens when engineers and academics join together to improve the railways?

  Lecture 14 May 2008, Plymouth, UK

• Technical visit to Rolls Royce

  An excellent opportunity to explore and visit the main Rolls Royce Department based in Derby.

  Visit 14 May 2008, Derby, UK

• The mechanics of 21st Century product design

  The mechanics of 21st Century product design lecture

  Lecture 14 May 2008, Staffordshire, UK

• Wine Tasting & Networking Evening

  The evening will include a comprehensive tour of the brewery and winery, embracing a full and straightforward explanation of the full ‘grape to glass’, brewing and liqueur making processes.

  Social Event 14 May 2008, Henley-on-Thames, UK

• Product Safety and Liability: Staying on the right side of the Law

  Many believe that product liability is something only manufacturers need concern themselves with.  This is far from the truth.

  Lecture 14 May 2008, Savoy Place, London.