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[Archived] Agenda

December 2011

President’s Review of 2011

President Rod Smith discusses how throughout what has proved to be a challenging year economically, the Institution has continued quietly and assiduously to work hard in supporting its members, and deliver the things that really matter: from high profile educational activities inspiring the next generation, to getting engineers heard by media and government, to sustaining an organization with global reach that truly represents the profession, and encourages professional learning and development.


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“A farmer and a woman”
The new Fellow securing food for the nation

Over 100 new Fellows came to One Birdcage Walk for lunch this month, including Christine Tacon, Managing Director of Co-operative Farms.

New Bloodhound education centre
aims to encourage engineers of the future

The new Bloodhound Education Centre in Bristol will provide exciting learning opportunities for school pupils and students.

Institution goes inside Formula One
at sell out event in Inverness

Inverness members’ barnstorming event offered children, students, professional engineers and the public alike a rare insight.

Ambitious young engineer picks up top award
Associate member aims to make a difference

Associate Kelly Walker has won the Women’s Engineering Society Prize at the Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award Ceremony.

An international engineering community
Reviewing the Institution’s first events in India

A testament to the Institution’s continued global growth, last month its first ever technical events were held in India last month.

Life-long learning and development from the Institution

More delegates attended Institution’s courses in 2011 and more engineering companies opted for in-house training courses.

WEXAS Travel’s destination
‘What’s Hot’ for 2012

The Institution’s travel partner, WEXAS Travel has just announced its Destination ‘What’s Hot’ list for 2012.

Young engineering star of the future takes top accolade

Profile of Cambridge student Osaseri Guobadia, an undergraduate award winner at the Institution’s Vision Awards ceremony.

Not a Done deal: Member’s new book highlights crucial global trends for engineers

Member Adrian Done’s book, Global Trends: Facing Up to a Changing Word has been very well received.

Specialist vehicle manufacturer employees highlight importance of Institution membership

Professional registration experiences of employees at the defence and security systems integrator, General Dynamics UK.

Online user survey

Congratulations to P. Taylor and T. H. Johnson, lucky winners of a Fortnum & Mason Christmas hamper.

 

Upcoming events and training

New engineering manager

17-18 January 2012 | London, UK

A comprehensive toolbox of leadership and management skills, participants will find practical solutions to the most common problems managers face.

Communication and presentation skills for engineers

24-25 January 2012 | London, UK

Using simple tools and exercises this course will help you to adopt a more persuasive and impressive speaking style.

Fuel Systems for IC Engines

14 - 15 March 2012 | London, UK

Showcasing the latest technology for diesel and gasoline fuel injection systems, ranging from fundamental fuel spray theory, component design, to effects on fuel economy, engine performance and emissions.

Fan 2012

18-20 April 2012 | Senlis, France

An international conference on fan noise, technology and numerical methods.

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