Upcoming Events
IOR - Expert advice on maximising cooling efficiency in refrigeration systems
4th December 2024 12:00 pm
Overview
Are you responsible for keeping your building cool or concerned about the amount of energy you use? If the answer is yes, then join this technical talk given by Lawrence Leask FInstR a well respected expert known for…
CIC- Climate Adaptation & Resilience: Multi-sector Innovations in Biodiversity Health
4th December 2024 12:30 pm
From nature-based solutions to ecological systems design practices, the webinar will provide a comprehensive exploration of strategies for adapting and building resilient and thriving places.
For far too long we have designed…
BCS - Christmas Lecture - Computation and Society: Past, Present and Future
4th December 2024 6:30 pm
Conrad Wolfram is the distinguished speaker for our 2024 Christmas Lecture.
Speaker
Conrad Wolfram
Agenda
6:30pm - Event start with Christmas buffet and networking for venue attendees
7:30pm -…
IOR - TechTalk - Thermomechanical energy conversion and storage for cooling and heating decarbonisation
5th December 2024 4:00 pm
In this paper presentation, Professor Ding delves into the dynamic world of cooling and heating decarbonisation. Discover the challenges of the past three decades and explore innovative solutions developed by Professor Ding to tackle…
Glasgow Science Centre - Science Lates - Curious Christmas
7th December 2024 6:00 pm
Get into the festive spirit and explore your curiosity this Christmas at Science Lates. Come join us for our exclusive adults-only event and enjoy a magical night at the science centre without the kids!
We…
RRS Discovery – Repair and restoration
9th December 2024 6:30 pm
Joint meeting with RINA
Presented by Mr Ali Gellatly, Ship and Facilities Director, Dundee Heritage Trust
At 123 years old, the Royal Research Ship Discovery is currently undergoing a significant conservation…
RAeS - Flying the C-130
9th December 2024 7:00 pm
This rescheduled event is anticipated to be a very interesting and informative one on this iconic aircraft. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built by Lockheed.…
ICE - Strengthening infrastructure planning: what can the UK learn from governments around the world to avoid costly mistakes?
10th December 2024 9:00 am
The UK government is under mounting pressure to deliver infrastructure at a pace to support growth and meet future demands. At the same time, it is challenged by public finance constraints, and cuts in public finances are…
IStructE - “ Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) – what you need to know!”
10th December 2024 12:30 pm
The Institution of Structural Engineers is a Licensed Member of the Society for the Environment, which means that eligible members can apply for Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) registration through an assessment that will be…
CIBSE - Water Safety ; Chain of Infection - a reservoir of organisms
10th December 2024 1:00 pm
Water out of the tap, what’s the issue…?
Water is the giver of life. Water is also the home of ‘waterborne pathogens’ such as legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These are naturally occurring bacteria that thrive in…
Newcommen Society - ‘The Natural Gas Conversion Programme’ by Russell Thomas
16th December 2024 7:00 pm
Joining us IN PERSON – just turn up, there’s no need to register
please email meetings.syorks@newcomen.com…
Fairfield Heritage Govan - Fairfield – A Shipyard Success Story 1834 – 2024
19th December 2024 2:00 pm
Fairfield Heritage is very excited to announce that Ian Johnston will be giving a talk about his book on the history of the Fairfield shipyard in the Fairfield Boardroom where some of the history of this famous Glasgow shipyard was…
Royal Institution Christmas Special - A chemical History of the candle.
19th December 2024 6:00 pm
Join the Ri Demo team and Innovator in Residence David Ricketts, as they reimagine the Faraday classic Christmas Lecture - A chemical History of the candle. Originally delivered by Faraday in a series of 6 lectures,…
Newcommen Society - ‘Mushroom Clouds: The Hidden Enemy Within Britain’s Wooden Walls’
8th January 2025 6:00 pm
A wine bottle labelled in Michael Faraday’s hand, preserved in his laboratory at the Royal Institution, and a startling letter in the archive of the Royal Society of Arts, hinted at a…
IChemE - Clamp-on Ultrasonic Metering
10th January 2025 9:00 am
With water companies facing unprecedented fines and mounting pressure to reduce leakage and storm overflow pollution, the need for reliable, real-time flow monitoring has never been more urgent. Expanding flowmeter operability across…
Wind turbines – an anchorage too far? The role of floating wind turbines meeting future net-zero commitments
14th January 2025 6:30 pm
Joint meeting with IMarEST
Atilla will describe how clean energy is generated from offshore wind turbines; the challenges in their design, installation, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning; discuss whether the turbines…
IOR- TechTalk - Energy Usage in the Industrial Refrigeration Sector
16th January 2025 4:00 pm
Join this TechTalk that will explore energy usage in the industrial refrigeration sector. This will include food, drink, pharmaceutical and chemical refrigeration.
Glasgow Science Centre - The Science of Whisky
17th January 2025 7:00 pm
Join The Good Spirits Company and our resident astronomer as they take you through a journey of The Science of Whisky. Taste six high-quality whiskies from around the world, featuring a variety of styles all chosen to complement a…
IMechE - ‘The Heat is On’ - Adapting Industry to Withstand Rising Temperatures and Future Heatwaves
22nd January 2025 12:00 pm
The shift to warmer seasonal ambient temperatures throughout the year and an increase in the frequency, duration, and severity of heatwaves, along with other impacts of the changing climate, mean we need to urgently address the affect…
IOM3 - Exploring North East Scotland for Minerals Critical to an Energy Transition
22nd January 2025 6:00 pm
Our first lecture of the new year will be delivered virtually by Fraser Gardiner, CEO and MD of Aberdeen Minerals.
The Arthrath deposit is located outside the town of Ellon in east Aberdeenshire and is the largest known nickel…
ImechE - Japanese Railways
23rd January 2025 6:00 pm
Ewan Tait, ScotRail’s Business Development Executive, will look to discuss Japanese railways
IStructE - President's inaugural address 2025
23rd January 2025 6:00 pm
NMS - Injecting Hope: The race for a COVID-19 vaccine- exhibition
25th January 2025 10:00 am
Injecting Hope is a new, free exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland that presents the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine.
This exhibition details the rapid research, development and delivery of the vaccine. Learn the…