This is the story of SL Shamrock – where she came from and where she is now, and the issues of restoring, maintaining and operating her. In particular, we will follow the various propulsion systems she has had over the years.
22/01/26 – SL Shamrock – Messing about in boats or working under pressure? Read More »
Gareth Brunton will present an overview of power system monitoring in critical applications, drawing on his own career journey and the evolution of Bender as a leader and pioneer in electrical safety. The talk will highlight the importance of resilient power monitoring in sectors where operational availability is vital, with real-world examples from healthcare, rail, E-mobility, and maritime environments. Attendees will gain insights into both the technological advancements and real-world challenges involved in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
19/02/26 – Power System Monitoring in Critical Applications Read More »
For many years the shipyard at Barrow consisted of two separate organisations; the Shipbuilding Works and the Engineering Works. The Shipbuilding side built the liners, warships and submarines while the Engineering side built the engines, boilers, pumps and guns for ships but also built large engineering equipment for the mining, military and other engineering industries. Whilst there are several books covering the shipbuilding work little has been published around
the equally impressive achievements of the Engineering Works. The Sulzer build project was one of these achievements.
Explosions present forensic investigators with some of the most challenging incident scenes encountered. This short presentation will provide an overview of the forensic processes involved in recording, recovery, analysis and interpretation of evidence associated with explosion scenes and devices. The evaluation of explosion scenes to determine the nature and composition of explosive devices will be considered alongside the technical and forensic exploitation of improvised explosive devices and indicators of involvement in device manufacture.
A tour of what it takes to get a complex project to construction in the UK today –how solutions are selected, defined, refined and bought to the point of construction
20/11/25 – Awards Evening and Lifting the Lid on Complex Infrastructure Projects Read More »
This is a fascinating story of how a PhD student was instrumental in making one of the most important leaps forward in our understanding of the cosmos. But for her diligence and attention to detail the early signs could easily have been missed. Her example should inspire others to pursue their interests and overcome all the hurdles that they encounter on the way.
CEO Rebecca Galley shares the story of the company’s evolution, from early innovation to the technical advances that continue to shape its products today.
The talk will explore how Tornado Wire has embraced innovation and investment over the decades, and how it is positioning itself for future challenges in a global market.
16/10/25 – Wired for Innovation: Tornado’s Journey from Field to Factory Read More »
Everything we see around us, apart from hydrogen and helium, was made in stars during the first two thirds of the life of the Universe. We will tell this story and show how the life of a star is also the battle of matter against gravity. A battle that matter looses with either a whimper, or an explosion that for a short while outshines a galaxy.
10/09/25 – PESC Event: Are We Star Dust or Nuclear Waste? Read More »
Join the whistle-stop tour exploring lithium-ion battery testing, covering everything from electric vehicles to handheld devices. Expect a fast-paced overview of the main hazards, essential techniques used in testing today and a glimpse into future developments.
25/09/25 – Lithium Battery Testing for Electric Vehicles and PEDs Read More »
Maps never made public before, hidden details from Sankey photos, and background stories of the town’s biggest ever construction project. The result of years of back-breaking work by thousands, the docks were a ‘triumph of engineering’ that would put Barrow on the world map.
