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May 07
Lecture
AI - friend or foe?

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is not only a topical point of discussion, but a contentious one too. Some of the “Godfathers of AI” have turned their attention away from the positive potential of the technology and instead towards the potential of armageddon.

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GB Free
May 07
Online event
Online
Satellite Applications Catapult: Comms on the Move Electronically Steerable Antenna Test (CESAT) Facility

The Satellite Applications Catapult CESAT facility is now in development and will provide a unique global resource based at Westcott. The development of this test and measurement facility includes exciting work on high frequency realtime antenna measurments, complex signal processing and vechicle motion emulation on a motion platform.

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Free
May 07
Lecture
Postponed AI Empowered Renewable Energy Systems - Preston

More energy will be produced by decentralised renewable sources, primarily driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change. The energy systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, requiring innovative approaches and powerful tools to enhance their management and operation. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in the energy sector in this regard.

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GB
May 07
Lecture
Micro-Hydro Turbine - An impressive DIY project

Explore the potential of micro hydropower.

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United Kingdom Free
May 10
Technical visit
Technical Visit to HK Electric – Lamma Power Station

With the commissioning of its first 250 MW coal-fired unit in 1982, the Lamma Power Station has served Hong Kong for over 40 years. Currently, the station has a total installed capacity of 3,082 MW, comprising three coal-fired units, four gas-fired combined cycle units, five open-cycle gas turbine units, one wind turbine, and one solar power system.

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Hong Kong SAR Free
May 13
Online event
Lecture
Attracting people into manufacturing

Join our panel where we will be discussing attracting people into manufacturing and Education, skills & inclusion in Manufacturing.

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Free
May 13
Seminar
Creating Green Hydrogen as a Sustainable Fuel

Geopura is the largest UK generator of green hydrogen. During this talk they shall discuss the technology using water electrolysis used as part of the process and their role in the drive towards net zero in addition to the challenges faced. Beyond the generation of green hydrogen, there is the use of it as a clean and sustainable fuel and how this can be used in the future via fuel cells to power industrial transport.

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United Kingdom Free
May 13
Workshop
Managing Difficult Communications - IET Bucks LN Local:SKILLS; High Wycombe

A Local:SKILLS Workshop led by Eddie Maguire in Managing Difficult Communications (AKA how to remain friendly)

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United Kingdom Free
May 14
Technical visit
Railway Vehicle Restoration - Visit to the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

Guided tour of the SRPS facilities at Bo'ness including restoration of steam locomotives and passenger rolling stock.

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United Kingdom Free
May 14
Lecture
The World of Manufacturing: Products, Technologies & Insights

Manufacturing is critical to our lives: economy, health, environment, security and resilience. Industry leaders and leading companies will explore the importance and the place of the UK in Global Manufacturing, discuss Trends, Challenges and Opportunities and showcase some exciting Products and Technologies.

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United Kingdom Free
May 14
Lecture
Smart Infrastructure: Leveraging AI and IoT to Transform Buildings, Warehouses, and Water Systems

The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) in Smart Infrastructure.

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GB Free
May 14
Lecture
Solar Thermal Energy for Power Generation in Tropical Weather Conditions

This talk is on solar thermal power generation, covering the technological aspects, economic feasibility, and potential policy frameworks to support the successful integration of solar thermal power into the national energy mix, focusing on a case study of the deployment of a pilot solar thermal power project in Sri Lanka.

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United Kingdom Free