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  • 13 Jun 2024 9:00 AM | Anonymous

    Our Structures and Infrastructure Technical Group will be hosting their next meeting, from 11:00AM – 12:00PM (UK time) on 11 July 2024.

    The event is titled ‘The Carbon Borders Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Steel’.

    Attendees will gain an insight into the ‘carbon trading’ system that will affect what we pay for imported steel in the UK and how the system will affect what we export.

    Who Should Attend?

    All those involved with imported and exported steel, pre and post fabrication.

    Speaker and Presentation:

    • Tony Corrie, Barrett Steel

    Register here

  • 20 May 2024 2:00 PM | Anonymous

    Our Polymers and Composites /NDT and Condition Monitoring Technical Groups will be hosting their first joint meeting, from 9:30AM – 12:30PM (UK time) on 6 June 2024.

    The event is titled, ‘Is the future of polymers and composites built on a defective foundation or will NDT save the day?’

    This event will highlight the various faults that can occur during the manufacturing of composites, including joining, and will also provide solutions for recognising and controlling these flaws.

    Who Should Attend?

    Designers, materials engineers, fabrication supervisors, quality control personnel, NDT engineers, anyone curious about composites and adhesives.

    Speaker and Presentations:

    • Ewen Kellar, Consultant, TWI Ltd on The Source of Detects in Adhesively Bonded Joints
    • Sadik Omairey, Senior Research Fellow, Brunel Composites Centre, Brunel University London on Stochastic Simulation of Defects in Polymeric Materials
    • Nathan Hartley, Section Manager, NRT and Calum Hoyle, Team Manager, NRT, TWI Ltd on Emerging THz Inspection Techniques Advanced Materials
    • Pete Sheppard, Senior Naval Architect, RNLI on Putting it Into Practice - Composite Manufacturing and Inspection in Industry

    Find out more here


  • 9 May 2024 9:50 AM | Anonymous

    The Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are seeking applications from experts to join their advisory bodies and peer review panels.

    The STFC are seeking experts to create a balance and diversity of knowledge, skills and experience in order to help develop and deliver national and international science programmes.

    STFC advisory bodies and peer review panels perform a vital function in providing advice and guidance to aid their strategic direction and support their decision-making processes, including policies and funding decisions.

    In addition, members help guide the societal impact of STFC investments and support for research and innovation communities.

    As a result of joining the advisory bodies and peer review panels, members will gain the opportunity to expand their professional networks and explore a wide range of challenges related to investments in UK science and engineering.

    With a deadline for applicants of 20 May, 2024, there isn’t long to apply, so visit the STFC webpage to find out more, here.


  • 8 Apr 2024 9:30 AM | Anonymous

    Our Offshore Energy Technical Group will be hosting their second meeting of the year, from 12:00PM – 2:00PM (UK time) on 23 May 2024.

    The event, which is titled, ‘Wind Tower Generator Structures Fabrication Technologies and Quality,’ will be useful for those interested in current welding technology and fabrication standards for fabrication of heavy wall offshore structures for the offshore wind sector.

    Who Should Attend?

    The event should be of interest to anyone involved in design, fabrication and operation of offshore assets, with emphasis on windfarms, e.g. fabricators, designers, weld engineers, quality control personnel and windfarm developers.

    Speaker and Presentations:

    • Bart Theunissen, Manager Process Technology and Innovation, Sif - Practical Experience of Utilising Electron Beam Welding for Monopile Transition Piece Longitudinal Weld (Provisional)
    • Stephan Marre, Technical and Applications Director, Lincoln Electric - Improved Productivity Saw Process For Wind Turbine Towers
    • Declan Foley, Fabrication Quality Manager, SSER - Offshore Renewables Fabrication Standards
    • TBC, Lincoln Electric - Additive Manufacturing for Offshore Wind Industry
    • TBC, TWI Ltd - TBC

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  • 22 Mar 2024 9:30 AM | Anonymous

    Our Offshore Energy/Pressure and Process Plant Technical Group will be hosting a webinar on 9 May 2024 at 9:00AM till 11:30AM (UK Time)

    During this event, ‘Approach to Inspection of Ageing Plant in Late Life and Life Extension Phases’, we will highlight and compare the way in which different industry sectors approach the management of inspection and integrity as the plant they are operating enters the late life phase and possibly beyond its original design life. Integrity management strategies operate under differing legislative regimes and constraints, as well as operational and financial.

    This event will detail how different industries modify and reassess their asset integrity management and maintenance strategies as a plant ages, including demonstrations of continuing fitness-for-service requirements for ageing plants.

    Who should attend?

    Integrity management, inspection and plant operations personnel interested in how different industrial sectors manage their approach to inspection, maintenance and engineering assessment in late life and life extension phases.

    Speakers and Presentation Titles:

    Matt Henderson, SSE Renewables – Integrity management within SSE’s offshore wind portfolio, and planning for life extension.

    Laura Scott, TAQA – TBC

    Speaker 3 – TBC

    Speaker 4 – TBC

    Discover more: https://theweldinginstitute.com/event-5652437

  • 18 Mar 2024 10:30 AM | Anonymous

    Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide plan that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions and celebrates different minds about neurological differences, whilst providing opportunities to recognise the talents and the positive aspects.

    Throughout the week there will be activities which everyone can get involved in, including inspirational speakers from a wide variety of backgrounds and professions. These speakers will focus on key neurodiversity topics and will aim to educate. All of these events are free of charge and anyone can access them.

    Siena Castellon, founder of Neurodiversity Celebration Week said “I founded Neurodiversity Celebration Week in 2018 because I wanted to change the way learning differences are perceived. As a teenager who is autistic and has ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, my experience has been that people often focus on the challenges of neurological diversity. I wanted to change the narrative and create a balanced view which focuses equally on our talents and strengths.”

    What is Neurodiversity?

    Neurodiversity is the idea that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHA, dyslexia, and others, are natural variations of the human brain rather than disorders that need to be cured or fixed it. It emphasizes the value of embracing these differences and promoting acceptance, inclusion, and support for neurodiverse individuals in society.

    To get involved click here: Neurodiversity Celebration Week (neurodiversityweek.com)

  • 6 Mar 2024 4:00 PM | Anonymous

    Our Welding and Joining Processes Technical Group will be hosting a webinar on 30 April 2024 at 12:30 PM till 2:00 PM (UK Time),

    During this event, ‘Back-to-Basics: A Brief Look at Preheat’, attendees will learn the reasons for, and the benefits of, applying the correct preheat to carbon and low alloy steels – and some of the consequences of NOT applying the correct preheat; where to obtain advice on recommended preheat levels and the advantages and disadvantages of the various preheating methods.

    Who should attend?

    Welders, welding foremen, welding apprentices, welding technologists/engineers and those just entering the welding industry.

    Speaker and Presentation:

    Gene Mathers, Welding Consultant – A Brief look at Preheat

  • 15 Feb 2024 9:30 AM | Anonymous

    Our Structure and Infrastructure Technical Group will be hosting a webinar on 27 March 2024 at 10:00 am (UK Time) till 12:00.

    During the event, ‘Welding for Refurbishment and Reused Steel,’ attendees will gain an understanding of the latest developments in the reuse of structural steel and the considerations to be taken into account when working with historic steel. They will get advice on what to look out for and steps that can be taken to mitigate some of the associated welding risks

    Who should attend?

    Designers, Construction Engineers, Fabrication Managers (all levels) and Site Supervisors.

    Speaker and Presentations:

    Roy Fishwick, Cleveland Steel and Tubes Ltd – Practicalities of Sourcing Steel for Reuse

    Tom Cosgrove, Sandberg LLP – Considerations for Welding Historic Steel

    David Brown, Steel Construction Institute – Reuse of Structural Steel

    Ashfaq Khokar, Sandberg LLP – Determination of Mechanical Properties and Weldability

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  • 5 Feb 2024 3:30 PM | Anonymous

    National Apprenticeship Week is taking place from Monday 5 February to Sunday 11 February. This is the 17th annual week-long celebration which brings together apprentices and businesses across the UK to show the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

    The theme for this year’s National Apprenticeship week is: Skills for life. This is to try and encourage everyone to think about how apprenticeships can help individuals to learn and adapt on skills and knowledge which is required for a rewarding career.

    Each day different events are being held across the UK, here is a rundown of all the events:

    Monday – Apprenticeships for all! This topic is to show everyone that apprenticeships are for all ages, sectors, levels and backgrounds. Apprenticeships develop people with the skills employers need and benefit within the economy it provides a rout into a successful and fulfilling career.

    Tuesday – Employer Tuesday. This is showcasing what makes a great employer and displays the range of apprenticeship which are available to everyone.

    Wednesday – Apprentice Wednesday. This is a chance for apprentices to explain their own experiences and stories, showing individuals what they can achieve by doing an apprenticeship.

    Thursday – T Level Thursday. This day will include everything there is to know about T Levels and how they work.

    Friday – Celebration Friday. This will showcase the talent, success and the accomplishments by apprentices in different industries around the UK where they will share stories, images and videos.

    Saturday and Sunday – The NAW Weekender. Plan an event and get involved over the weekend.

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  • 2 Feb 2024 11:00 AM | Anonymous

    Any student enrolled on a course with the minimum equivalent length of one full academic year is eligible for free student associate membership of The Welding Institute. The free Associate Student grade is available for the duration of enrolment on your course, up to a maximum of 5 years.

    As part of your Membership with The Welding Institute, you will gain a multitude of benefits, such as becoming a part of a regional Branch, a reduced price for attending Institute Technical Group events, and access to our newly redesigned Digital Library. You will also be able to learn continuously with Professional Development opportunities and Training and Development courses, where The Welding Institute Members benefit from a 5% discount.

    The Younger Members’ Committee is the perfect place for young people in the engineering space that wish to meet peers in the same field, as well as those with similar interests to them. You can also investigate and monitor current job opportunities on the newly introduced Jobsite – a dedicated website for engineering, welding and allied technology-based job listings.

    These are just some of the benefits available to students, for free, with a Welding Institute Associate Student membership.

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