Press and media
Press and media enquiries
| Erica Herrero-Martinez | Dan Hearn |
| Media Manager | Media Executive |
| Tel: 020 7304 6877 | Tel: 020 7973 1261 |
| Mob: 0773 064 4134 | Mob: 07870 879 501 |
| media@imeche.org | media@imeche.org |
Press coverage
Every Friday the Press Office produces a round up of the Institution's press coverage that week. View our press coverage. For an overview of media coverage and political activity in 2012 see "Voice of the Profession 2012"
Working with members
We believe in working together with our Members to develop and enhance the Institution's profile and voice in the media. If you are interested in becoming a Media Expert or spokesperson for the Institution please email media@imeche.org for more information.
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June 13, 2013
A poll by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on UK energy policy has found that 64% of the public is concerned about possible blackouts, and that 93% are worried about higher electricity and gas bills.
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May 29, 2013
The use of biomass to produce electricity need not cause significant land-use tensions and Government should look to support the development of this type of power generation with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), according to a new policy statement by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
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May 28, 2013
A new poll by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has found that 43% of the public would support a Government subsidy for the construction of new nuclear power in the UK – which compares with just 28% who said they would not.
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May 24, 2013
The Advanced Passenger Train-Experimental (APT-E) received a prestigious Engineering Heritage Award by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on Friday 24 May, at a special ceremony at Locomotion, the National Railway Museum at Shildon, County Durham.
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May 24, 2013
Almost 40% of manufacturing firms say apprentices, graduates and new recruits don’t have the work ethic to succeed in industry, according to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' Engineered in Britain: Manufacturing a Successful Economy? report
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May 22, 2013
Patrick Kniveton, who is Head of Engineering Improvement at Rolls-Royce Marine Power, has today (Wednesday 22 May) become the 128th President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
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May 20, 2013
King Edward Mine Mill, in Troon near Camborne, honoured by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers at a special ceremony on Friday (May 17)
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May 09, 2013
A new poll by the Institution shows that 75% of the public say boosting science and engineering skills is vital for economic growth.
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April 26, 2013
The Institution's Dr Tim Fox says the recommendations in the report are wholly welcome. Shale gas could provide long-term economic benefits to the UK, including much needed jobs in areas of economic deprivation. It could also provide an export business from the engineering skills and knowledge developed, but it is no ‘silver bullet’ for UK energy prices and security of gas supply.
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April 25, 2013
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers have today jointly launched a new guide to measurement aimed at mechanical engineering students.
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