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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fairfield Govan - Fairfield, a shipyard success story
30th January 2025 2:00 pm
Due to popular demand, Ian Johnston will be giving another 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 made. We hope to have…
Engineers Ireland - District Heat Networks - Progress to date in Ireland
5th February 2025 6:30 pm
District Heat Networks deliver heat to buildings through a network of insulated underground pipelines and metered at each building.Ireland are developing District heat networks as a core measure under our climate action plan and have…
IOR- TechTalk - Reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from the European retail sector
6th February 2025 4:00 pm
The paper and presentation will focus on implementing technologies and operational strategies capable of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the European retail sector. As part of this work, advanced modelling tools…
Has Covid made our buildings less healthy? - limitations of building ventilation as a preventative measure.
11th February 2025 6:30 pm
Joint Lecture with CIBSE
What is the legacy of preventative measures introduced during Covid?
This lecture will look at the longterm effects particularly with more hybrid working and lower occupancy rates. Chris will…
BCS - Hacking planes, trains and automobiles (and ships!)
18th February 2025 5:30 pm
Connectivity of transport systems brings huge benefits; efficiency, safety, CO2 savings. But at what cost to our privacy and online security.
About the speaker
Ken Munro
Security writer &…
The future of satellite communication
11th March 2025 6:30 pm
In today’s world, everywhere you look people are using smartphones to stay connected: while at home, commuting or travelling to other countries. However, there are places where its not possible to connect to the internet including…