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Transcript of Swindon Programme Booklet
Swindon Events Programme
Swindon Network
Programme dates: 2013 - 2014Web address: http://www.theiet.org/swindon
www.theiet.org/communities
Swindon Network
List of all Events for 2013-14
1. Visit to a Working Armoury 2. Automatic Supply Restoration for Trackside Signalling Supplies 3. Professional Registration Workshop 4. Reducing the Waste Burden... 5. What Does the New University Technical College Offer Swindon? 6. The Technology Behind 4G Mobile Broadband 7. Present Around the World Competition 8. Light Bulb to LED - how & why? 9. Keeping Devonport Dockyard Running10. Visit to AWE Aldermaston and the Orion LASER Facility11. Advertisements to Suit Your Mood?12. High Speed Brushless Motor from Concept to Production13. Looking From a Safe Distance Preceded by a short Swindon Network AGM Further details of the events can be seen in the following pages of thisbooklet. If you wish to attend please register beforehand on theSwindon Network website.Details were as complete as possible at time of printing but anysubsequent changes will be found on the Swindon Network website.
Craig AngerEvent Programme Manager
Events Listing
Date: Tuesday, 8 October 2013
1. Visit to a WorkingArmouryRob Cooper & Lt Col (Retd) JohnStarlingVenue: Defence Academy of the UK, Shrivenham,Swindon SN6 8LA
About the Visit
From all our historic military conflicts the museum has retained smallarms (infantry weapons), aiding the understanding of our enemies. Thisis a fantastic opportunity to view rare small arms from around theworld.
Programme
18:30 Visit starts and should last 1.5 to 2 hours.
Additional Information
Numbers are limited to 25. Photographic Identification (e.g. drivinglicence) will be required to gain access and preference will be given tothose who did not attend the previous visit.Please arrive in good time to clear security.
Events Listing
Swindon Network
Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2013
2. Automatic SupplyRestoration for TracksideSignalling SuppliesChris HodgesVenue: Phoenix Theatre, New College, New CollegeDrive, Queens Drive, Swindon SN3 1AH
About the Event
The safe operation of a railway system is critically dependent on asignalling system to monitor and control the movement of the railtraffic. Schneider Electric Ltd will explain during this presentation howtheir system can prevent power faults on the signalling system.
Programme
18:30 Light refreshments19:00 Lecture starts20:30 Close
Events Listing
Swindon Network
Date: Tuesday, 26 November 2013
3. Professional RegistrationWorkshopVenue: Intel Corporation (UK) Ltd, Pipers Way,Swindon SN3 1RJ
About the Workshop
This workshop will give members and non-members the opportunity tohave an individual appointment with an advisor to discuss professionalregistration.
Professional registration demonstrates your commitment toprofessionalism and recognises your skills and experience. There arefour types of registration: Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Engineering Technician (EngTech), ICT Technician (ICT Tech)
Registration Information
If you would like to book an appointment, please send an email to [email protected] with Swindon in the subject line. You willneed to provide your name, your membership number (if applicable), acontact telephone number, details of the level of professionalregistration you are interested in and a preferred time for yourappointment. Appointments are available from 16:00 to 20:00 hrs. We will try ourbest to accommodate your preferred time.Please note places are available on a first come, first served basis.
Events Listing
Swindon Network
Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2013
4. Reducing the WasteBurden…Bill ButterworthVenue: New College, New College Drive, Queens Drive,Swindon SN3 1AH
About the Event
Christmas is the time of year when we send almost twice as much tothe tip than any other time of the year - there are ways of reducingthis.How can we reduce what we throw away in the bin, from bigmanufacturers to our own homes?
Programme
18:30 Light refreshments19:00 Lecture starts20:30 Close
Events Listing
Swindon Network
Date: Tuesday, 14 January 2014
5. What Does the NewUniversity Technical CollegeOffer Swindon?Engineer's Question Time Q&A formatVenue: Intel Corporation (UK) Ltd, Pipers Way,Swindon SN3 1RJ
About the Event
What benefits will the University Technical College bring to Swindon? What is it all about and who will be able to attend it?Swindon is a diverse town with many different industries that make thetown very recession proof, but are there enough technical companieswithin and around Swindon to support another college?
Programme
18:30 Light refreshments19:00 Event starts20:30 Close
Events Listing
Swindon Network
Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2014
6. The Technology Behind 4GMobile BroadbandPresenter to be confirmedVenue: New College, New College Drive, Queens Drive,Swindon SN3 1AH
About the Event
4G - what does this mean for the general public on a day to day basis? Do we need another level, or can existing systems keep pace?
Programme
18:30 Light refreshments19:00 Lecture starts20:30 Close
Events Listing
Swindon Network
Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2014
7. Present Around the WorldCompetitionYoung Professional EngineersVenue: To be advised
About the Competition
Any young engineers fancy themselves as an after dinner speaker? Some greats started presenting to small groups.An opportunity for up to 8 young engineers and students aged between18 and 25 to present to a small audience and also an opportunity forthe audience to watch and question the views of the next generation ofengineers.
Programme
18:30 Light refreshments19:00 Competition starts20:30 Close
Additional Information
Each presentation lasts for fifteen minutes including questions. Thereare prizes of £150 and £100 for 1st and 2nd places and a years IETmembership. The winner of the local competition can progressthrough further rounds to the global final with a prize of £1000. If you are interested in taking part please contact the Swindon Networkat: [email protected]
Events Listing
Swindon Network
Date: Tuesday, 11 March 2014
8. Light Bulb to LED - how &why?Bob KottritschVenue: Phoenix Theatre, New College, New CollegeDrive, Queens Drive, Swindon SN3 1AH
About the Event
Thomas Edison is known for giving us the light bulb which is acommon household component - but where is the future in lighting upour world?A history of where the light bulb came from and how far has it beendeveloped since 1879. Where is the future of light? Do LED's providethe answer?
Programme
18:30 Light refreshments19:00 Lecture starts20:30 Close
Events Listing
Swindon Network
Date: Tuesday, 8 April 2014
9. Keeping DevonportDockyard RunningJack AustVenue: Phoenix Theatre, New College, New CollegeDrive, Queens Drive, Swindon SN3 1AH
About the Event
With such large complex systems on the dockyard - how are these allkept running? In a modern world can efficiencies be made with suchlarge energy hungry machines?Jack Aust has been the Chief Engineer at Devonport Dockyard for someyears and has had to overcome many engineering challenges. In thispresentation Jack will be sharing these and how such engineeringissues have been overcome.
Programme
18:30 Light refreshments19:00 Lecture starts20:30 Close
Events Listing
Swindon Network
Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2014
10. Visit to AWE Aldermastonand the Orion LASER FacilitySpeaker to be confirmedVenue: AWE, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire RG74PR
About the Visit
A rare opportunity to get an inside view and presentation of theworkings at the Atomic Weapons Establishment. A one off opportunitythat will explain how we keep our nuclear rights.
Programme
18:30 Light refreshments19:00 Visit starts
Additional Information
Numbers are limited to 75. Photographic Identification (e.g. drivinglicence) will be required to gain access.Please arrive in good time to clear security.
Events Listing
Swindon Network
Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2014
11. Advertisements to SuitYour Mood?Peter CoeVenue: Intel Corporation (UK) Ltd, Pipers Way,Swindon SN3 1RJ
About the Event
Ever thought that a sign can change to what you are thinking - or is itjust a clever marketing tool?The technological advancement of billboards with dynamic andinteractive adverts is facilitating a host of new opportunities forcustomer engagement by retailers.
Programme
18:30 Light refreshments19:00 Lecture starts20:30 Close
Events Listing
Swindon Network
Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2014
12. High Speed BrushlessMotor from Concept toProductionBruce BrennerVenue: New College, New College Drive, Queens Drive,Swindon SN3 1AH
About the Event
Powering Airblade hand drying technology, the Dyson brushless motor.Come and hear about the research and development process behindthis motor, from concept through to highly automated volumeproduction.
Programme
18:30 Light refreshments19:00 Lecture starts20:30 Close
Events Listing
Swindon Network
Date: Tuesday, 8 July 2014
13. Looking From a SafeDistanceSpeaker to be confirmedVenue: Phoenix Theatre, New College, New CollegeDrive, Queens Drive, Swindon SN3 1AH
About the Event
Ever thought you could read a newspaper from 2,000 meters away? You can with some modern technology.UAV's have been controversial in warfare in the recent years - but theyserve more than just the military.
Programme
18:30 Light refreshments19:00 Lecture starts20:30 Close
Additional Information
The talk will be preceded by a short Swindon Network AGM.
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