The Welding Institute


Events

From technical group webinars, global institute webinars to branch activities that include technical talks, visits and social events, there are so many opportunities for you to develop both your professional and social networks.

Forthcoming events:

Upcoming events

    • 21 May 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • ESAB, Unit 1, Withins Point, Withins Road, Haydock Industrial Estate, Haydock, WA11 9UD
    • 30
    North Western Branch – Site Visit

    North Western Branch Committee invite you to join them for talk on Specialised Welding Products

    Location: ESAB, Unit 1, Withins Point, Withins Road, Haydock Industrial Estate, Haydock, WA11 9UD

    More details to follow



    • 10 Jun 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • TWI Technology Centre, Ferrous Lane, Middlesbrough TS2 1DJ


    The Welding Institute Members' Day

    All Members are invited to join us for this free in-person event. For a full programme of the day, please click here.

    Please note spaces are limited and will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

    The event will provide networking opportunities alongside a series of keynote presentations, a panel discussion around how The Welding Institute and partners can support education and upskilling in industry, and additional workshops including a tour of the dive tank, testimonials from users of the TWI Training’s Skills Boot Camp, STEM outreach, and a demonstration of welding with chocolate.

    TWI staff due to present on the day include Director of Research, Paul Woollin CEng FWeldl, Interim Associate Director of Training and Examinations, Stephen Wisniewski CEng MWeldl, Consultant Welding Engineer, Joanna Nicholas, NDT Group Manager, Michelle Forster MWeldl, and Welding Inspection Programme Manager, David Bage AWeldl.

    They will be joined by Jamie Cater, Senior Policy Manager (Employment) at Make UK, who will speak on on ‘Skills for an Industrial Strategy,’ Richard Humphreys, Managing Director of Norton Projects, who will deliver a session about ‘Advances in Subsea Inspection,’ and Don Atkinson EngTech TechWeldl, the President of The Welding Institute’s Teesside Branch, who will run a question and answer session about ‘Attracting and Developing the Welding Skills for the Future

    After lunch

    Workshops on how The Welding Institute can support Members with manufacturing skills and support:

    • Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Workshop
    • Plastic Welding Workshop
    • Dive Tank Tours
    • Panel discussion with some of the keynote speakers on "How can The Welding Institute and partners support education and upskilling in industry"

    Additional Information:

    • Buffet lunch and refreshments will be provided
    • Registration for this in-person event will close on 5 June at 12:00PM (UK Time)
    • Please note, some details may be subject to change

    We hope that you will be able to join us and we look forward to seeing you there.

    Please note that this event will not be run as a hybrid event on this occasion.

    This is an in-person event only.

    Register Here

    • 14 Jun 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Fort Nelson, Royal Armouries, Portsmouth, PO17 6AN
    Virtual Welding Competition

    Hosted by the Southern Counties Branch of The Welding Institute

    Think you've got what it takes to rise to the top in the world of welding — virtually?

    Whether you're a seasoned pro, an apprentice, a trainee, or even a complete beginner, join us for an exciting Virtual Welding Competition and put your skills to the test in a fun, supportive environment!

    What’s included:
    Prizes awarded for winners in each category:

    • Professional

    • Apprentice

    • Trainee

    • Non-Welder (yes, you too!)

    Free Entry to The Welding Institute for all participants
    Free entry to Fort Nelson, including a buffet lunch for all contestants

    Limited to 30 spaces only!
    Secure your spot by emailing:
    southerncountiesbranch@theweldinginstitute.com

    Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to compete, connect, and celebrate welding excellence.

    • 18 Jun 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Bullholme Playing Fields, Barrowford, Lancaster, BB9 8PU
    • 30
    North Western Branch 

    North Western Branch Committee invite you to join them for a rounders match and networking event

    Location: Bullholme Playing Fields, Barrowford, Lancaster, BB9 8PU

    More details to follow



    • 30 Jun 2025
    • 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Online (Teams)
    • 462
    Register


    Technical Group Webinar

    JOIN OUR NDT AND CONDITION MONITORING TECHNICAL GROUP (TG8) WEBINAR

    Most standards and specifications relating to NDT are focused on inspection at the time of manufacture. However, all operating plant will gradually degrade during its service life, so that in-service inspections are necessary to ensure it continues to function efficiently and safely.

    This webinar will cover an understanding of NDT and in-service inspection of ageing plant. 

    Who should attend? 

    Engineers responsible for the efficient and safe operation of plant and constructions during operation, and for maintenance and inspection planning in the oil and gas production, petrochemical, wind power, pipelines, bridges sectors. 

    What will you learn? 

    This webinar will enable participants to:

    • Identify common degradation mechanisms.
    • Understand how NDT for in-service inspection can be tailored to search for these.
    • Understand the impact of well-designed in-service inspections on plant integrity and operational life.


    Experts from industry will be presenting on a range of topics:

    • Dr Channa Nageswaran, Technology Consultant, TWI Ltd - Ultrasonic Testing for Cracks

    • Dr Chi Lee, Senior Corrosion Engineer, TWI Ltd - Damage Mechanisms Related to Aging Equipment

    More speakers to follow...

      Please note that this event is recorded.

      FEES

      Please note that payment must be made before the event in order to receive the joining instructions for the event.

      Please ensure to register on the Microsoft Teams Event page prior to the event, the link to the event page can be found in the confirmation email. 

      Once completed, this is when you will receive your webinar joining link.

      • Professional Members of The Welding Institute:
        • AWeldI: £25 + VAT (£30)
        • TechWeldI/MWeldI/FWeldI: Free 
      • Industrial Members of TWI Ltd: £25 + VAT (£30)
      • Non-members: £95 + VAT (£114)
      • Retired Members: £25 + VAT (£30)
      • The Welding Institute Member - Student Associate: £25 + VAT (£30)
      • TWI Staff: Free
      • TWI Training Customers: £75 + VAT (£90)
      • TWI Training School Customers with professional membership: Free: Please contact us with your Training Customer ID Number  

      CAN'T MAKE IT ON THE DAY?

      If you can't join us on the day, you can still access the recording of the webinar and the presentations by registering ahead of the event.*

      *presentation dissemination is dependent on presenter consent.

      ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (AWeldI) OF THE WELDING INSTITUTE

      Registering on this Technical Group webinar as a non-member or a TWI Training Customer without Professional Membership gives you full Associate Membership (AWeldI) for one year. To activate your membership, just complete the highlighted fields on the event registration form.

      You will also benefit from:


      BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS WEBINAR
      • Information transfer from experts
      • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
      • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
      • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

      CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

      The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour of attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

      Please contact hafiza.rahman@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.

      MEET THE SPEAKERS:

      Dr Channa Nageswaran

      Ultrasonic Testing for Cracks

      Channa has been working in TWI Ltd for over 22 years developing ultrasonic testing techniques for a wide variety of applications cases. Channa has developed novel techniques for a range of in-service damage mechanisms which includes Type IV creep cracking, high temperature hydrogen attack and stress corrosion cracking.


      Dr Chi Lee

      Damage Mechanisms Related to Aging Equipment

      Dr Chi-Ming Lee is a Senior Corrosion Engineer, working in the material and corrosion section at TWI Ltd, based in Cambridge, UK. His responsibilities include management of consultancy related projects, from a corrosion and asset integrity prospective, for a range of clients from the oil and gas industry and other sectors.

      Dr Chi-Ming Lee received a degree in Metallurgy and Material Science, and PhD from University of Nottingham, UK. He is also a Chartered Engineer and a Member of The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).


      • 8 Jul 2025
      • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
      • Online (Teams)
      • 295
      Register


      Younger Members' Comittee Webinar

      Delivered by the Younger Members' Committee (YMC)

      This is part of our series of FREE short webinars to be delivered by the YMC.


      The Younger Members’ Committee (YMC) aims to engage younger engineers in a supportive professional network, to encourage and assist their professional and career development. 

      The YMC also provides networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities for Younger Members of The Welding Institute, promote continuing professional development and represent the views and needs of younger members.


      Please note this event will be held on Microsoft Teams. 

      Please ensure to register on the Microsoft Teams Event page prior to the event, the link to the event page can be found in the 'Action Required: Secure your Space' email. 


      About this webinar

      This lecture is on the basic methods of non-destructive testing of welds and their fundamental features, focussing on surface inspection methods (visual, dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection) and radiography and ultrasonic inspection.


      Who should attend? 

      Anyone wanting to know what the basic NDT techniques are and the science behind how they work.


      What will you learn?

      Learn about the basic NDT techniques including how they are used, the type of defects they can detect and limitations.


      Our speaker

      EUR ING Alan Denney CEng MSc FWeldI, Editor: Welding and Joining Matters

      The Welding Institute Volunteer

      Alan is a metallurgist, welding engineer and corrosion engineer. He worked in building structures, offshore platform construction and design, chemical process systems, and onshore and offshore pipelines over a career of more than 50 years. He has worked for Arup, John Brown (for over 25 years), Wood Group, Saipem (9 years) and IntecSea (Netherlands). Since ‘retiring’ has been working as a consultant performing ‘expert witness’ work for arbitrations and court cases. He is currently the editor of Welding and Joining Matters and is a former President of the London Branch of The Welding Institute.

      He has BSc and MSc degrees, is a Chartered Engineer, a European Engineer and an International Welding Engineer. Alan was one of the team who established the Young Engineers Programme for the Institute of Corrosion.


      CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

      The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

      Please contact hafiza.rahman@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.

      • 16 Jul 2025
      • 5:30 PM
      • Barley Mow, Barley, Burnley, BB12 9JX
      • 30
      North Western Branch – Site Visit

      North Western Branch Committee invite you to join them for an evening of branch programme planning

      Location: Barley Mow, Barley, Burnley, BB12 9JX

      More details to follow



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