7 to 13 November 2015

This week Dr Tony Cox, a Fellow of the Institution, was interviewed in the Burton Mail giving his thoughts on whether Alton Towers would ever recover from the crash in June. A recent poll from the Institution which found that the UK public would encourage young people to become engineers was picked up in the regional media. Elsewhere the Vision Awards continues to pick up coverage. There was also mention of Tang Jun, the youngest person – and first from China – to be awarded the Institution’s William Sweet Smith prize for aerospace.

• 13/11/2015 In-depth look at whether Alton Towers will ever recover from The Smiler Crash – Burton Mail

  Dr Tony Cox says that he sees no reason why The Smiler Ride at Alton Towers should not re-open in the near future.

• 06/11/2015 Encouraging stats for engineering – but shortfall must be met – Stornoway Gazette

  Recent research from the Institution which found that UK residents would encourage young people to become engineers over a doctors, bankers or accountants. The findings were also covered in The Falkirk Herald, Montrose Review, Buchan Observer, Cumbernauld News, Fife Today , Deeside Piper, Guide & Gazette, Donside Piper, Guide & Gazette, Kincardinishire Observer, Kirkintilloch Herald and Motherwell Times.

• 06/11/2015 Intelligent Design– Rail Engineer

  Article about the Institution’s Future of Rail competition.

• 03/11/2015 Burton student Jodie Howlett receives scholarship from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers – Burton Mail

  Article about an engineering student winning a university scholarship from the Institution.

• 11/11/2015 Tang Jun becomes first student Chinese student winner of aerospace prize – China Topix

  Article about a PhD student from China who is the youngest – and first from China – to win an aerospace prize.

• 11/11/2015 On the right track? Considering a career in rail – Rail News

  Article which mentions the Institution’s Railway Challenge about different ways to enter the industry.

• 10/11/2015 Celebration as Wirral Met’s students win national awards – Liverpool Echo

  Article which mentions a student winning the Institution’s Apprentice of the Year award.

• 10/11/2015 Replica aircraft, chemical plant and jet engine testing room - all part of Teesside University's latest £6m investment – Gazette Live           Article which references the Institution’s Formula Student event.