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• Teesside Branch Annual General Meeting (2026) (in-person and online) with a Technical Presentation on Apprenticeships

  • When
    2 Feb 2026
  •  
    5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Location
    TWI Technology Centre, Ferrous Road, Riverside Park, Middlesborough, TS2 1DJ/Online

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  Teesside Branch Annual General Meeting (2026) (in-person and online) followed by a Technical Presentation on Apprenticeships

  
  

  The Welding Institute Teesside Branch invite you to their AGM:

  The AGM will take place on 2 February 2026 at 5.15pm at TWI Technology Centre, Ferrous Road, Riverside Park, Middlesborough, TS2 1DJ (with online option). Following on from the AGM there will be a technical presentation on Apprenticeships.

  Timings:

  AGM: 5.15pm - 6pm

  Technical Presentation: 6.15pm - 7pm

  The AGM Agenda can be downloaded here:

  What will the event cover?

  Apprenticeships:

  Linking into National Apprenticeship Week 9-15 February 2026.  This is A week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

  Our industry expert:

  Alison Nicol "Apprenticeship Guru" for Conyers School 
  

  Meet the speaker: 

  Alison teaches key stage 4 OCR Engineering and key stage 5 extended diploma in Engineering as well as business units and mechanical units. Alison's background is in microcontrollers and electronics. 

  Benefits from attending the AGM:

  • Have your say in the running of the Branch
  • To offer ideas and support
  • Help shape the future of branch events and activities
  • Ensure the continued success of the branch
  • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

  Benefits from attending the event:

  • 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 

  Continuing 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.  

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• North Western Branch Annual General Meeting (2026)

  • When
    4 Feb 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Forest, Cuckstool Ln, Fence, Burnley BB12 9PA
  • Spaces left
    25

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  North Western Branch Annual General Meeting 2026 

  
  

  The Welding Institute North Western Branch invite you to their AGM:

  The AGM will take place on 4 February 2026 at 6.00pm at the Forest, Cuckstool Ln, Fence, Burnley BB12 9PA

  Benefits from attending the AGM:

  • Have your say in the running of the Branch
  • To offer ideas and support
  • Help shape the future of branch events and activities
  • Ensure the continued success of the branch
  • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

  Continuing 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.  

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• Northumbria Branch Annual General Meeting 2026 (online only)

  • When
    5 Feb 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Online only

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  Northumbria Branch Annual General Meeting (2026) (online only)

  
  

  The Welding Institute Northumbria Branch invite you to their inaugural  AGM:

  The AGM will take place on 5 February 2026 at 6.30pm online only

  Benefits from attending the AGM:

  • Have your say in the running of the Branch
  • To offer ideas and support
  • Help shape the future of branch events and activities
  • Ensure the continued success of the branch
  • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

  Continuing 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.

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• The Welding Institute Scottish Branch 52nd Annual Charity Dinner in aid of The Kris Boyd Charity

  • When
    6 Feb 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8DL

  
  

  Scottish Branch 52nd Annual Charity Dinner in aid of The Kris Boyd Charity

   

  The Welding Institute Scottish Branch invite you to their 52nd Annual Dinner in aid of The Kris Boyd Charity

  
  

  

  You can find out more about the charity here:

  
  

  https://www.thekrisboydcharity.co.uk/who-we-are/
  

  
  

  Event Speakers:

  
  

  Toast to The Welding Institute/TWI: 

  Mr Ian Limpitlaw EWE IWE (Chairperson The Welding Institute Scottish Branch)

  
  

  Reply from TWI: 

  Dr Caroline Gumble (CEO TWI)

  
  

  Toast to the City of Glasgow: 

  A. Hakan Gonenc CEng MSc EWE IWE (President The Welding Institute Scottish Branch)

  
  

  Football Q&A Session: 

  Mr Arthur Numan (Former player with Glasgow Rangers Football Club)

  Mr Aiden McGeady (Former player with Celtic Football Club)

  Mr Mark Guidi (Football writer)

  
  

  Reply to the City of Glasgow: 

  Mr Jim Leishman (Retired Football Player/Manager and Provost of Fife)

  
  

  For more information and to book please get in touch with Iain MacLeod Scottish Branch Secretary via email:  iain.macleod@msn.com

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• West Midlands Branch Online Technical Talk - Friction Welding: From Process Understanding to Application

  • When
    10 Feb 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Online only

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  West Midlands Online Technical Talk

  Friction Welding: From Process Understanding to Application

  
  

  What will the event cover:

  Friction Welding:  From Process Understanding to Application

  What will you learn:

  This presentation provides and overview of friction welding and its growing role in modern manufacturing.  It begins with a summary of the primary friction welding processes - linear, rotary, and friction stir welding - along with an explanation of how controlled frictional heat and forging pressure create solid-state joints without melting.  The session highlights the key advantages of these processes, including low distortion, excellent mechanical performance, high repeatability and the ability to join dissimilar or hard-to-weld alloys.  Attention is given to material behaviour and microstructural evolution, showing how solid-state bonding produces refined, defect-free weld zones with predictable properties.  The presentation concludes with industrial applications across aerospace, automotive, rail, heavy engineering, and energy, demonstrating how friction welding delivers reliable, high-integrity joints for demanding components.

  

  Our industry expert:

  Dr Anthony McAndrew BEng PhD CEng MWeldI - Business Development Lead - KUKA Systems UK Ltd

  Meet the expert:

  Anthony McAndrew is the Business Development Lead at KUKA Systems UK Ltd, specialising in advanced welding solutions.  With expertise in friction welding and additive manufacturing, he bridges research and industry to help manufacturers adopt high-value joining technologies that improve resilience and efficiency.

  Anthony hold a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, and PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, and is a Chartered Engineer with The Welding Institute.  His career includes senior roles at Cranfield University, TWI Ltd, and the Manufacturing Technology Centre.  He has supervised 12 postgraduate researchers and authored 22 publications with more than 1,000 citations.

  Benefits from attending the event:

  • 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 

  Continuing 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.

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• London Branch and Kent Branch February Technical Presentation (in-person and online)

  • When
    11 Feb 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The York Room, Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL/Online (Zoom)

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  London Branch and Kent Branch February Technical Presentation (in-person and online)

  Ultrasonic Sizing Analysis Study using different advanced methods

  
  

  
  

  The Welding Institute London Branch and Kent Branch invite you to their February Technical Presentation: 

  
  

  Ultrasonic Sizing Analysis Study using different advanced methods

  What will the event cover?

  
  

  Ultrasonic NDT testing has been around for over a century, with the technology vastly improving in that time. Sonatest, founded back in 1958 have spent decades developing and manufacturing equipment for end clients to carry out inspections in various industries such as oil & gas. Aerospace and nuclear. This ranges from simple thickness measurement, to conventional Ultrasonic Testing (UT), through to advanced phased array, Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD), and now we have even more in depth features such as Total Focusing Method (TFM).

  Our presentation will be based on a recent study of advanced sizing methods using our Voe3, and which method we found gave us the best results.

  

  
  

  Download poster here

  
  

  Our industry expert:

  
  

  Mike Ennis - Area Sales Manager UK North & Scotland

  
  

  Meet the speaker: 

  
  

  Mike began his career serving in the armed forces, this path then led him into NDT. He worked for some direct inspection service companies within the industry before finding his way to Sonatest who area a leading OEM of ultrasonic testing equipment. Now with over 20 years’ experience in the industry he assists customers all over the world with inspection solutions.

  
  

  Benefits from attending the event:

  
  

  • 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 

  
  

  Continuing 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.

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• Scottish Branch February In-person Technical Presentation

  • When
    19 Feb 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Altrad Babcock, Porterfield Rd, Renfrew, PA4 8DJ

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  Scottish Branch February In-person Technical Presentation

  
  

  
  

  The Welding Institute Scottish Branch invite you to their February  in-person Technical Presentation at Altrad Babcock, Porterfield Rd, Renfrew, PA4 8DJ

  
  

  Presentation title:

  
  

  Development and application of ultrasonic imaging with the IWEX technology
  

  What will the event cover?

  
  

  In this presentation, a brief background will be presented with the main drivers and developments which resulted in ultrasonic imaging methodologies for non-destructive testing of industrial assets such as pipelines. In recent years, imaging strategies based on sectorial scans and based on full matrix captured (FMC) data sets have been recognised by industrial standards and today technologies and services are commercially available. Although most imaging strategies are based on the similar principles, implementations and therefore results may vary depending on their application. In this presentation, the principles of ultrasonic imaging will be revisited, and some different implementations will be compared, such as the Total Focusing Method (TFM) and Phase Coherent Imaging (PCI).  

  
  

  Results from practical applications obtained with the Applus IWEX system will be presented to illustrate similarities and differences. The benefits will be discussed for application such as girth weld inspection of new constructed pipelines and detection and sizing of cracks of in-service welds.

  
  

  Our industry expert:

  
  

  Niels Pörtzgen - Technical Authority, Applus Netherlands

  
  

  Meet the speaker: 

  
  

  Niels Pörtzgen obtained his MSc. and PhD. in Applied Physics at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. He started his career at Applus in 2000 in the R&D department where he worked on projects related to the development of ultrasonic phased array technology and ultrasonic imaging methods (IWEX). He joined the pipeline department of Applus in 2012 where he was responsible for the market introduction of the IWEX technology. Today he works as a Technical Authority for this department.

  
  

  Benefits from attending the event:

  
  

  • 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

  
  

  Continuing 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.

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• Sheffield Branch Annual General Meeting (2026) and Technical Presentation (In-person only)

  • When
    23 Feb 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    TWI Technology Centre, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5TZ

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  Sheffield Branch Annual General Meeting (2026) and 

  Technical Presentation:  Insights into the welding of plastic (in-person only)
  

  
  

  The Welding Institute Sheffield Branch invite you their 2026 AGM followed by a Technical Presentation :

  The AGM and Presentation will take place on 23 February 2026 at 6pm at TWI Technology Centre, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, S60 5TZ

  Presentation:  Insights into the welding of plastic

  What the presentation will cover/what you will learn:  

  
  

  Part 1: Identifies the two key structural features controlling the behaviour of polyethylene (PE) materials.  This is to assist pure metallurgists.

  Part 2: Looks at the behaviour of welds on thin (30um) PE films, and how molecular weight is key to their behaviour.

  Part 3: Explores ho the molecular weight of PE used to manufacture pressure pipes has profound influence on the toughness of welds made between pipes.

  Part 4: Discusses the different welding conditions used by the UK gas and water industries for pressure pipes made from the same PR materials, suggesting that harmonisation of the welding parameters can bring benefits to both utilities.

  Industry Expert:  Jeremy Bowman, Retired, PEW Training Ltd

  Meet the Speaker:  Jeremy Bowman has a first degree in metallurgy and materials science and a PhD from Liverpool University for work on polymer processing.  He was for 11 years a lecturer in materials science at Brunel University, then worked for 25 years in polyethylene pipe manufacturing companies.  From 1994 to 2000, he was on the Research Board of TWI Ltd, and was also co-chairperson of two international conferences on plastic pipes.  He has multiple papers and three patents to his name; one patent for artificial bone was exploited to aid the recovery of hearing.

  Benefits from attending the event:

  • 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 

  Benefits from attending the AGM:

  • Have your say in the running of the Branch
  • To offer ideas and support
  • Help shape the future of branch events and activities
  • Ensure the continued success of the branch
  • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

  Continuing 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.  

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• Eastern Counties Branch Presentation on "The History of Welding ..... as depicted on Postage Stamps" and Annual General Meeting (2026) (In-person and online)

  • When
    25 Feb 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    TWI, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AL (in-person and online)

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  Eastern Counties Branch Presentation on "The History of Welding...as depicted on Postage Stamps" followed by the Annual General Meeting (2026) (In-person and online)

  
  

  The Welding Institute Eastern Counties Branch invite you to a presentation followed by their 2026 AGM:

  The AGM will take place on 24 February 2026 at 6.30pm at TWI, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AL (with online option). Arrival from 6pm with refreshments in F4.  

  What will the event cover?

  The History of Welding ..... as depicted on Postage Stamps

  

  Poster can be downloaded here:

  What will you learn? 

  This presentation will track the history of welding from early non-fusion welding through the invention of fusion welding all through images displayed on stamps and postal history. The presentation will cover the formation of Welding Institutes around the world and the IIW. Finally it looks at modern day applications of welding as well as training and health and safety issues.

  Our industry expert:

  Dr Graham Wylde 

  Meet the speaker: 

  Graham worked almost his entire working life at TWI Cambridge. He worked initially in the Fatigue Department and published over 50 papers on aspects of fatigue design. He was seconded to EWI in the USA for 3 years to set up their Engineering Department. On his return he headed up TWI’s Industrial Membership Group, eventually taking personal responsibility for TWI Members in Japan, China and Korea.

  Graham served on TWI’s Executive Board as Associate Director for many years before retirement.

  Benefits from attending the AGM:

  • Have your say in the running of the Branch
  • To offer ideas and support
  • Help shape the future of branch events and activities
  • Ensure the continued success of the branch
  • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

  Benefits from attending the event:

  • 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 

  Continuing 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.  

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• West Midlands Branch Hybrid Event at Bohler Welding UK Ltd: Health and Safety in Welding

  • When
    14 Apr 2026
  •  
    6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Bohler Welding UK Ltd, European Business Park, Taylors Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2BN/Online
  • Spaces left
    14

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  West Midlands Branch Hybrid Event at Bohler Welding UK Ltd:  Health and Safety in Welding

  
  

  West Midlands Branch Hybrid Event at Bohler Welding UK Ltd:  Health and Safety in Welding

  PLEASE NOTE THAT IN-PERSON SPACES ARE LIMITED TO 20

  What will the event cover?

  Health & Safety in Welding – Innovation of seamless cored wires developed to reduce the risk for welders & operators coming from welding fumes.

  
  

  
  

  What will you learn?

  
  

  The presentation will be discussing the development of our Low Manganese fume seamless cored wires followed by a practical demonstration in our newly opened application technology centre where we will utilise some of our automation to demonstrate the consumables.

  
  

  Our industry experts:

  
  

  Stuart Thomas, Gary Taylor and Jonathon Eagle from voestalpine Bohler Welding UK Ltd

  
  

  Meet the speakers: 

  
  

  Stuart joined Bohler Welding in 1998. Studied Metallurgy up to HND level before completing EWE via TWI Cambridge. Now responsible for application services for the full UK with key account responsibilities in Nuclear, Oil and Gas and Pipeline segments.

  
  

  Gary joined Bohler Welding 2016. Gary has an extensive practical background having spent over 20 years for Babcocks welding on power and nuclear stations. He is IWS and PCN Level 2 welding inspector. He is Cored wire development manager for the business.

  
  

  Jonathan joined Bohler Welding in 2022 after working for Gullco International for more than 22 years. Jonathan is responsible for the Wales, North West and Midlands sales area and has a huge experience in automation.

  
  

  Benefits from attending the event:

  
  

  • 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 

  
  

  Continuing 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.

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• The Welding Institute Teesside Branch 71st Annual Dinner

  • When
    17 Apr 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    Middlesbrough Football Club, Riverside Stadium, Middlehaven Way, Middlesbrough TS3 6RS

  
  

  Teesside Branch 71st Annual Dinner

   

  The Welding Institute Teesside Branch invite you to their 71st Annual Dinner

  
  

  

  Location: Legends' Lounge, Middlesborough Football Club

  
  

  Timings: 1900hrs arrival for 1930hrs dinner

  
  

  Dress: Lounge suits

  
  

  Tickets: £50 

  
  

  For more information and payment details please download the invite here or email teessidebranch@theweldinginstitute.com

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• Sheffield Branch Presentation: TWI's Research Programme and its Impact on Industry

  • When
    27 Apr 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    TWI Technology Centre, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5TZ

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  Sheffield Branch Presentation: TWI's Research Programme and its Impact on Industry

  
  

  What will the event cover:

  Research at TWI: Past, Present, and Future:

  TWI’s research addresses challenges in the successful industrialisation of material systems, from manufacture, though operation, to decommissioning and recycling. Welding and allied technologies enable the design and manufacture of a wide range of high integrity components, structures and systems that would otherwise be unachievable. However, when welded, materials become more susceptible to failure via a variety of mechanisms localised at the joints. Pushing the boundaries of welding, joining and surface engineering is at the heart of TWI’s service to Members, whilst establishing pragmatic solutions to the avoidance of weld failure is critical for the safety and commercial viability of engineered systems. The presentation gives an overview of the past, present and future of TWI's research activity, including looking at developments in process technology and assurance that ‘flaws’ can be managed safely.

  
  

  Our industry expert:

  Dr Paul Woollin FREng, FWeldI, FIMMM, Chief Technology and Quality Assurance Officer at TWI Ltd

  Meet the speaker:

  Paul Woollin is Chief Technology and Quality Assurance Officer TWI Ltd, responsible for setting the research direction and technical quality standards of services provided to TWI’s Members worldwide. He joined TWI in 1992 and was appointed to the Executive Board in 2010. His research concentrates on the integrity of welds, particularly in stainless steels, including the generation of data and microstructure-performance relationships that underpin standards for the avoidance of hydrogen induced stress cracking in ferritic-austenitic stainless steels.

  Benefits from attending the event:

  • 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 

  Continuing 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.

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