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'Improving The World Through Engineering'

19/04/2026

At CADATHON 2026, we’ll be exploring real-world scenarios through design.

Teams will select one of the following case studies to link their design to. A full and detailed design brief will be released on the competition day.

Case Study 01 — Green Space.
Looking beyond what’s there, and thinking about how it’s actually used.

Case Study 02 — University Campus.
A typical day, rethought through how people move, stay, and interact.

Case Study 03 — Football Stadium.
Designing for everything around the game, not just the pitch.

Great design considers the whole experience. Design for people. Not just spaces.

Tuesday 21 April 2026
08:30 – 18:30
University of Manchester
Makerspace – Nancy Rothwell Building

See you there!

07/04/2026

🚨 IMechE YMP Greater Manchester CADathon 2026 – Design Brief Details

Register your team (3–4 students) here: (link in bio)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_KIJ9ZKevDjfKhpC5N6JuEiPvNZ1W-B0K_Yx97PIneOnvug/viewform

We’re excited to share more details about this year’s CADathon brief, for the event taking place on Tuesday 21st April at the University of Manchester Makerspace (Nancy Rothwell Building).

🔧 The 2026 Challenge
Design a product or engineering solution that reduces environmental impact, enhances biodiversity, or improves social mobility within an urban space — encouraging the public to interact more sustainably with their environment.

Taking inspiration from UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, this year’s brief focuses on developing solutions for one of the following community spaces:

• Outdoor green space
• University campus
• Indoor public venue

Taking inspiration from the case studies and designing their solution for their chosen community space, teams will select one of these spaces and develop their solution using a CAD software of their choosing, before presenting their ideas to our judging panel.

📅 Event Details
🗓 Date: 21st April
⏰ Time: 08:30 – 18:30
📍 Location: University of Manchester Makerspace
👨‍💻 Teams of 3–4 participants
🎟 Spaces are limited — register early to secure your place!

A huge thank you to our collaborators at the University of Manchester Makerspace and everyone supporting this event.

03/03/2026

‼️ 1 week to go to submit your SOFE application for the 2026 Manchester Heat 📝

Why should you apply? We spoke to last year's SOFE heat winner Finn Symonds, who shares his key takeaways from the UK final, and his advice to all applicants.

What did you learn and take away from the final?

After winning the regional competition in Manchester, I had the opportunity to compete in the national final in Newcastle. While I didn’t win, the experience was incredibly rewarding. I presented alongside some real talents from across the country which opened my eyes and pushed me to grow in speaking skills and confidence in communication. There are no wrong topics in SOFE and you will see a great range of inspiring ideas being shared. My biggest takeaway was simply to enjoy the experience. Make the most of every opportunity you get because competitions like this while nice to win, are more about throwing yourself out there and gaining experience that will shape both you and your professional future.

My presentation was titled ‘Renewable Energy: Wind Turbines - Is it really worth it?’. For my presentation I spoke about wind turbines and explored their benefits and shortcomings before looking at how their performance can be improved using computational methods such as CFD to optimise blade design and wind farm configurations.

Make sure to download the application form via the weblink and grab a contestant or audience ticket. The deadline for applications is midnight on the 9th of March.
https://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/UK/North-Western/greater-manchester-young-member-panel/event-detail?id=23902
(link in bio)

📅 Date: Tuesday 24th March 2026
🕒 Time: 6pm
📌 Location: Co-op Head Office, 1 Angel Square, Manchester, M60 OA

12/02/2026

🚨 Applications are now OPEN! 🚨

The Greater Manchester IMechE Young Members Panel is proud to launch the next Speak Out for Engineering (SOFE) competition — and we’re looking for passionate early-career engineers and students ready to take the stage.

🎤 What is SOFE?
A chance to deliver a 20-minute presentation on any engineering topic you care about — technical, societal, innovative, or controversial. If it matters to engineering, it belongs here.

🏆 Why get involved?
• Win £300
• Build confidence in public speaking
• Boost your CV and professional profile
• Share ideas that genuinely matter to the engineering community

📍 Manchester Heat
🗓 Tuesday 24th March
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 The Co-operative Group Head Office, 1 Angel Square, Manchester

Whether you’re an apprentice, student, graduate, or early-career engineer — this is your platform to be heard.

👉 Apply now or tag someone who should be up there speaking.

Please download the application form via the link and return the completed form by the 9th March (link in bio)
https://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/UK/North-Western/greater-manchester-young-member-panel/event-detail?id=23902

24/12/2025

2025 — what a year! 🎉

Check out our event recap 🎥

This year we sustained our popular calendar of events while also experimenting with some exciting new ones. The response has been incredible!

Our panel has grown enormously, and we can’t thank our volunteers enough for the time, energy, and passion they’ve given throughout the year — none of this would be possible without you 🙌

And we’re only just getting started… next year is set to be even bigger and better 📈

If you’d like to get involved with the panel next year, please do drop us a message — we’d love to hear from you.

A huge thank you to Rosie and Simon for your outstanding leadership, and best of luck to incoming Chair Joel and the new committee as you take the reins.

Here’s to an exciting year ahead 🚀

14/10/2025

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for Cheers To Careers 2025 🥂🍻

The event brings together students and industry professionals for great conversations, career insights, and a few very well-deserved cheers to the future of engineering!🍻

A heartfelt thank you to the all the teams for supporting this event and investing in the future generation of engineers. Your partnership and support make opportunities like this possible! ❤️

Don’t miss the chance to meet the companies tomorrow — they’ll be there to share their experiences, answer your questions, and maybe even inspire your next career move!🚀

Wednesday 15th October 2025
6.30pm
BrickHouse Social, M1 5NP

See you all tomorrow for an evening of connection, learning, and fun! 🤩

08/10/2025

If you are in Manchester please come to our event for some great networking with companies such as Rolls Royce SMR, Morson Engineering, EDF, Jacobs, Sellafield, Amentum, ProjEcon, Murphy & more… 🚀

🗓️ Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025
🕰️ Time: 6.30pm
📌 Location: BrickHouse Social, 11-13 New Wakefield Street, Manchester, M1 5NP
🤩

Register now using the link below to secure your ticket [Limited spots available]

https://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/UK/North-Western/greater-manchester-young-member-panel/event-detail?id=23500

08/10/2025

CHEERS TO CAREERS 2025 👷‍♀️🍻👷

If you are in Manchester please come to our event for some great networking with companies such as Rolls Royce SMR, Morson Engineering, EDF, Jacobs, Sellafield, Amentum, ProjEcon, Murphy & more… 🚀

🗓️ Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025
🕰️ Time: 6.30pm
📌 Location: BrickHouse Social, 11-13 New Wakefield Street, Manchester, M1 5NP
🤩

Register now using the link below to secure your ticket [Limited spots available]

https://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/UK/North-Western/greater-manchester-young-member-panel/event-detail?id=23500

26/09/2025

Cheers to Careers is back!

This informal networking evening brings together students, graduates, and industry professionals from some of the UK’s top engineering firms.
✨ Cheers to Careers 2025 ✨
📅 Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025
🕕 Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
📍 Location: BrickHouse Social, Oxford Road, Manchester M1 5NP

What to expect:
- Round-robin style networking with graduates & engineering managers
- Insights into graduate roles, internships, and hiring opportunities
- First-hand career tips from engineers in industry
- And yes… 🍕 free pizza!

Last year we welcomed organisations such as Nuclear Graduates, Exyte Hargreaves, John Crane, EDF, MBDA, Sellafield, and Rolls-Royce SMR. This year promises another strong lineup of companies.

Reserve your free ticket now:
https://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/UK/North-Western/greater-manchester-young-member-panel/event-detail?id=23500 (link in bio)

We look forward to seeing you there and helping you take the next step in your engineering career!

01/08/2025

Exclusive Site Tour: EDF Heysham 1 Nuclear Power Station

📅 Date: Monday 8th September 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Heysham Power Station Visitor Centre, Morecambe, LA3 2XH

Join us for a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at one of the UK's key nuclear facilities!

The visit includes:
- A guided tour of the Visitor Centre
- An exclusive look inside Heysham 1 Nuclear Power Station
🎟️ Booking Details: To secure your place (max. 15 attendees), please:

Book your ticket and follow the instructions on the event website https://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/UK/North-Western/event-detail?id=23363

The deadline for registration is Friday, 8th August 2025 (Advance security clearance is required.) However, book early, as tickets will be in high demand.

Don’t miss this chance to step inside one of the UK’s critical energy sites!

28/07/2025

Industrial Site Tour at MBDA UK Manufacturing Facilities, Bolton
📅 Date: Tuesday, 26 August 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: MBDA UK Ltd, Lea Field Way, Bolton, BL5 1ED

Join us for an introduction to MBDA—a world leader in missiles and missile systems—and gain an exclusive tour of the cutting-edge manufacturing facility.

Important:
Open to UK Nationals only (security restrictions).
Booking closes Monday, 11 August 2025
Limited to 15 attendees—reserve early!

Book your free ticket using the link (link in bio)
https://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/UK/North-Western/event-detail?id=23361

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