Newsletter No: 21 12th May 2010
The next few months are going to be very busy within the Institution, with some major constitutional changes and the opportunity of some added membership benefits. All will be discussed and revealed at the Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings to be held in July - see below for further details.
Events
* The IED is supporting a seminar on the subject of the effect of impact (collision, bird strike, blast loading and so on) on a variety of industries incuding air, road and sea transort. The seminar will be held on 26 May in Derby. IED members are entitled to the IMechE member rates. Go to www.imeche.org/events/S1522 for more details.
* The materils KTN are holding a two-day workshop on 'Managing Innovation in Textiles' to be held in Manchester on 10th and 11th June. The event will bring together Textile Scientists, Engineers, Manufacturers and Designers to look at how innovative textiles are developed and their applications. Go to https://ktn.innovateuk.org/web/materialsktn/news for more details.
* SARS (Safety and Reliability Society) are holding a one day workshop on The Language of Safety at RINA in London on 17 June. The Workshop will look at case studies and methods for better communication aimed at maintaining and improving safety levels. Book your place at www.sars.org.uk/conf.htm
* The IED's AGM and EGM will this year be held at the National Space Centre in Leicester, on Saturday 17 July http://www.spacecentre.co.uk/Page.aspx/1/Home/ . The day will include access to the visitors area at the Centre and lunch and is open to all members. Places for access to the centre and the lunch are limited and will be allocated on a first-come basis. The Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings are of course open to all members and places are not limited - however, it would be useful if you could notify staff if you intend to attend. The meetings are expected to be busy this year as the EGM will look at the proposals to submit an application for the Institution to become incorporated by Royal Charter. To book your place at the meetings and the lunch please contact Nadine@ied.org.uk .
Members' benefits
* The legal advice helpline is available for use by all UK based members who pay annual subscription. The line is able to offer advice on personal or professional matters and is free to IED members. Simply ring 01206 366500 quoting your membership number.
* The Institution's LinkedIn professional networking group is growing. To join in, take part in discussions and communicate with your fellow members visit www.linkedin.com and find the Institution of Engineering Designers Group.
Quotation
"It's very easy to be different, but very difficult to be better", Jonathan Ive.
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