Upcoming Events
AFBE - From Conversation to Capability: Building the Future Defence Workforce
12th November 2026 2:00 pm
Following the successful From Contracts to Collaboration event, hosted by AFBE-UK and UK NEST in Bristol, AFBE-UK and WSP are pleased to continue the conversation with From…
IStructE - Cersak Footbridge Talk
12th November 2026 6:00 pm
The presentation will focus on the design and construction of a pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the border River Mura near Ceršak (Slovenia - Austria). The bridge was constructed as part of an international cycling link, connecting…
IStructE - Gold Medal Address 'Learnings from record bridges'
12th November 2026 6:15 pm
The Gold Medal is the Institution’s highest individual honour.
The 2026 Gold Medal has been awarded to Tina Vejrum, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the design and delivery of major long-span bridges and complex…
ICE - The Wrexham Gateway regeneration project
12th November 2026 6:30 pm
The Wrexham Gateway regeneration project is a bold, city‑shaping programme that will redefine one of the city’s most important arrival points.
With over £100 million of investment already secured, the scheme brings together a new…
STICK - 200 Years of Scotland's Railways
13th November 2026 9:30 am
Our Autumn conference will take place on the 13th November in Stirling and the theme builds on that of our AGM and Spring Event which took place on 1 May on the subject of ‘200 Years of Scotland’s…
WES - Student online careers event
17th November 2026 9:00 am
The WES Engineering Online Careers Event gives you direct access to engineers, recruiters, employers and industry professionals who can help you prepare for placements, internships, graduate roles and long-term career…
RPhil - What did renewables ever do for us? Emissions, bills and grid resilience in the modern world.
18th November 2026 7:30 pm
The reality of climate change caused by human activity means that rapid action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and change how we use energy and where we get it from. For many years that goal was seen as being in tension…
RICS - Retrofit or redevelopment?
24th November 2026 6:00 pm
We are delighted to announce the return of the Harris debate, on the 24th November 2026 at Great George Street and online. As cities around the world face increasing pressure to deliver housing, infrastructure and economic…
BCS - Computer Games and E-Sports - for the next Olympics? then AGD SG AGM - Animation and Games Development SG
25th November 2026 6:30 pm
The growth of computer games and esports, and the potential of esports as an Olympic sport? then Animation and Games Development SG AGM.
Speaker
Professor Fred Charles
Agenda
6.30pm - Start of…
Tall Ship - Anchored Calm: The Wee Retreat × The Tall Ship Glenlee
26th November 2026 6:00 pm
Step aboard for an evening of calm aboard the beautiful Tall Ship Glenlee in this special collaboration between The Wee Retreat and The Tall Ship Glenlee.
In this deeply restful evening you’ll be guided through…
Scottish Maritime Museum - Winter Market
28th November 2026 10:00 am
Established as one of the largest seasonal markets in the West of Scotland, this three-day event will transform the museum’s spectacular Linthouse building and an outdoor marquee into a vibrant, festive haven from Friday 27th November…
Tall Ship - St Andrew’s Day Event on the Tall Ship
28th November 2026 7:00 pm
Keep the momentum going after a patriotic summer of sport and celebrate our patron saint of Scotland with a night of the best in Scottish hospitality and entertainment, with catering provided and served by Mharsanta and whisky provided…
RSSA - Forensic science - fact and fiction
30th November 2026 7:00 pm
Forensic science involves the applied use of biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, mathematics, materials sciences and many more. Forensic scientists have to apply their expertise at the crime scene, in the analysis of samples in…
CIOB - Roofing Matters: Safety, Performance and Sustainability
1st December 2026 12:00 pm
This session will explore how CDM, design decisions and construction planning influence roofing safety. It will cover the responsibilities of roof system designers and specialist roofing contractors acting as principal contractors,…
IES & RINA Joint lecture - Ammonia Ready ferries for Northlink and Small Vessel Replacement Programme
7th December 2026 6:30 pm
Lewis Hammell and Andrew Hannigan talking about the 2 upcoming CMAL projects – Ammonia Ready ferries for Northlink and Small Vessel Replacement Programme – phase 2
IChemE - Safe and Efficient Transfer of Aggressive Chemicals
8th December 2026 12:00 pm
Safe transfer of aggressive chemicals: reducing risk, downtime and maintenance through hose selection
Flexible hose assemblies are a scarcely considered part of a chemical process, but incorrect or unsuitable…
Newcomen Society - ‘Metroland – Engineering, Economy & Social Change 1863-2026’ by Dr Mark Pegg
8th December 2026 6:00 pm
Dr Mark Pegg discusses how one railway line changed London social and economic life by connecting city workers with the Chiltern Hills and beyond. The talk explores the civil, mechanical and electrical engineering…
BCS - Can AI Be Assured Without IT Sovereignty?
14th December 2026 6:30 pm
In this interactive evening, you will work in cross-functional teams to tackle a core framing question: Can an AI system be considered fully assured if critical elements of its operation remain subject to external legal, commercial or…
BCS - Building Secure AI Agents: An Enterprise Practitioner's View - Open Source SG
23rd December 2026 7:00 pm
From “Hello World” to enterprise-grade: learn how to build and secure AI agents in production.
In this session, Kishor Patil, Senior Engineering Manager at Best Buy and IEEE Senior Member, shares what he has learned from taking…
IES and IMarEST - Thermotank, Fairfield and Sir Iain Maxwell Stewart
12th January 2027 6:30 pm
Air conditioning was invented in 1898 by Alexander Stewart at J&G Thomson’s shipyard (later John Brown & Co ltd) at Clydebank. So successful was this invention that Stewart with his two brothers established the Thermotank…
ICE - Dearne Reach integrated constructed wetland
21st January 2027 12:00 pm
Dearne Reach is currently the largest integrated constructed wetland in the UK for stormwater treatment, an excellent example of the power of collaboration between civil engineering and nature-based solutions.
This presentation…
CICES - Burns Supper 2027
22nd January 2027 6:00 pm
Save the date for this brilliant event! Full details coming soon.
Date: Friday 22 January
Venue: Glasgow Westerwood Golf & Spa Resort, Carrick Suite, 1 St Andrews Drive, Glasgow, G68 0EW
Already booked for the…
IES - How paint works: the Forth Bridge and other stories
9th February 2027 6:30 pm
As a child I remember many Saturday mornings helping my dad wash his car. As he explained: “the dirt and salt needs to be washed off the paint because that’s what causes rusting”. Only later, after I had made my career in corrosion,…
IES - Are we alone in the universe? How do we Search for the Signature of Energy Intensive Extra Terrestrial Civilisations?
9th March 2027 6:30 pm
Do advanced technological civilisations exist in our Galaxy? Professor Garrett will discuss the latest developments in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) and how recent technical advances – particularly Artificial…