Benefits as a Member of IMechE

As a Member of IMechE, you will benefit from:

• A medium for initial and continuing professional development
• International recognition of personal professional competence.
• Involvement in the development of the profession, through committee and technical working groups.
• Enhanced business opportunities.
• A culture of creativity, innovation and continuous improvement, leading to increased competitiveness.
• Technical development and management conferences and seminars with a network of technical and social contacts in the UK and overseas.
• Involvement with and through regional branches and centres.
• A regional network of Young Member activity groups.
• Technical publications.
• Information and library services .
• Benevolent Fund
• Access to Prizes and Awards
• Use of a modern Business Centre in the heart of London

For more information, please visit: www.imeche.org/membership

Energy for life - 122nd Presidential Address and 17th George Stephenson Lecture

Energy for life - 122nd Presidential Address and 17th George Stephenson Lecture

Author: Baxter, John;
Published: 23 May 2007

Abstract

Various energy sources including: nuclear, oil, LPG, coal, wood, solar, hydro and wind are compared in terms of energy content and carbon dioxide emissions. A measurement of one barrel of oil (159 litres or 42 US gallons) is used to compare the various sources on an equal footing. Two charts are used throughout showing kilograms carbon dioxide emitted per barrel of fuel consumed, and the other showing energy content per barrel. It shows how it is misleading to promote electric power and hydrogen as clean energy sources for transport purposes as their production and transfer still requires the use of fossil fuels. The nuclear issue and the future requirements for this technology are discussed. Future developments such as solar, clean fossil fuels with carbon capture and biofuels are highlighted. Mention is given to BP’s solar business and their investment in the application of bio-science to energy problems. To conclude it is argued that we need energy sources with high output (such as oil, coal, nuclear etc) but with little to zero emissions and that the energy supply challenges faced by the world will be met by a diverse combination of nuclear, clean fossil, solar and biomass fuels. To achieve these changes, we will require more engineers who are willing to accept the challenge of the changing world. That the priority for the IMechE is the promotion of engineering as a career choice to existing and future engineers

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George Stephenson Lectures

Educated engineers : the only basis of a sustainable society - 123rd Presidential Address and 18th George Stephenson Lecture

Author: Banks, William M; Institution of Mechanical Engineers, ;
Published: 28 May 2008

Abstract

Reflects on Banks’ early career aspirations, education and employment. Discusses developments taking place in university teaching and in engineering education. Describes the three areas of registration, EngTech, IEng and CEng; numbers of registration and age profiles of registrants. Reflects on the role of the ETB in publicising the profession and their ‘Research Report’. Presents the major findings of the ‘Educating engineers in the 21st century’ report commissioned by the Royal Academy of Engineering. Discusses the Bologna model of education. Explores the links between education, industry, the Engineering Professors’ Council and the Learned Societies. Lists the issues identified by IMechE Employers’ Panel as areas of major concern regarding education within the UK. Discusses the IMechE’s role and the IMechE’s education theme. Details the research work in composite materials carried out at Strathclyde University and how this research has expanded in the last few years. Presents selected current applications of composites and how they can assist in sustainability. Concludes that directed, diverse and dedicated education in the context of the awareness of the societal problem is the only basis upon which appropriate sustainable developments can take place. States that during his presidential year, Banks anticipates focusing on education with a view to encouraging uptake of engineering.

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IMechE-UNITEN Student Chapter Talk Series

The title of the first IMechE-UNITEN Student is “The Way Forward to Chartered Engineer Status through IMechE Membership”. The purpose of the talk is to expose all the mechanical students about obtaining the Chartered Engineer status through IMechE membership. The talk series is a jointly organized by the student chapter and the Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering.

The details of the first IMechE-UNITEN Student Chapter Talk Series are as follow:

Title of the Talk : “The Way Forward to Chartered Engineer Status through IMechE Membership”.

Speaker : Mr. Mathew Thomas, Chairman of IMechE Malaysia Branch

Date : 11^th July 2008

Venue : BM Lecture Theatre (BM – 002)

Time : 3pm – 5pm

On that day, there will also be a membership drive. So those who wish to join our club can sign up on that day itself. As for those who have signed up for ImechE UK last semester you required to update your membership details with us. Please bring along your ImechE membership number. A membership fee of Rm 10 ( a one time payment) is applicable to old and new members.

ImechE-Uniten Club T-Shirt

As a way to establish our club's identity it was proposed that we have our own club t-shirt, so that it can we worn to functions we will be attending. So far the pricing of the haven't been confirmed yet as the price will vary according to the design of the t-shirt. What is confirmed is that it will be a collared t-shirt. The t-shirt will also be sold to club members as a mean to raise funds for our club.
As i mention earlier, so far the design for the t-shirt haven't been finalized yet. So I'm asking all club members to contribute a design for our club t-shirt.