The one day workshop covers renewable energy with an emphasis on solar thermal energy. The sun is the oldest energy source that has been harvested by mankind from the onset of civilization. The abundance of solar energy outweighs all other renewable energy resources combined.

 

As the term draws to a close we're putting on one more big talk for everyone to enjoy! Featuring some enticing speakers plus wine and nibbles, this is one to see! Recent Bristol graduate Ian Baggs will give a presentation on his 6 months spent in Ecuador designing and helping to install water systems whilst educating the community on the importance of having clean safe water, and how to design their own systems.

The IDC is almost upon us! Don't miss out on this opportunity to get an insight into World development and global concerns.

Tickets are £6.50 and are available through the Cardiff SU box office. They're selling out fast so make sure you buy yours in advance.

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The event will be opened by Andrew Davies, the Minister for Finance and Public Services delivery, Welsh Assembly Government.

The Tuesday Group are proud to introduce Bill Flynn from RedR. RedR rebuilds people's lives in times of disaster by providing aid workers in the field who have the skills they need to make a difference. The aid workers do this by training and providing technical support particularly with expertise in engineering, security and health.

Bill Flynn will be talking about his experiences and the role of engineers in building back better and more safely after earthquakes, cyclones and flooding

EWB-Bristol's AGM happens annually (surprise surprise!) and is when we review the last year and prepare for the next.
The most important bit is electing next year's committee,and is a chance for anyone to stand and help run EWB-Bristol.

Full listof positions is now available below.

 

Applying for positions

Meeting moved from Tuesday due to a clash with the Industrial Scholarship Scheme meeting (1st and 2nd year civils)

Meeting to look at starting a new Design & Build / Research project, possibly into Pedal Power.
Meet in the Queens JCR at 1pm on Thursday 27th Nov.

Details below: students, academics, local professionals and anyone welcome.

5:15pm: Welcome and Introduction, Professor Nick Lieven, Dean of Engineering

5:20pm: (Title to be inserted), Rosemary Redmond, WaterAid

5:45pm: Ward Crawford, The Converging World

6:10pm: Andrew Lamb Engineers Without Borders

6:35pm: Question and Answer Session

6:45pm: Wine Reception and Photo Exhibition

7:30pm: Doors Close

Following the successful film showing a couple of weeks back, we will be showing another selection of thought-provoking films followed by a short discussion.
Films will be in 1.15QB during lunchtime.

What? - EWB Curry & Drinks Social
When? - Thurs 13th November @ 6pm
Where? - White Bear, St Michael's Hill @ 6pm
- followed by Indian Ocean, Cotham Hill @ 7pm

How much is the meal? - £11.50

What you get for that?
-Poppadums
-Any main meal
-Rice between 2 people
-Naan between 2 people
-Any drink

What a bargain.

Andrew Lamb, future CEO of EWB-UK is in Bristol for the day and giving a lunchtime talk on Engineers Without Borders UK and Development.

This is a great opportunity to come and find out more about who EWB is and what we do.

Everyone's invited and there will be free cake from Fairtrade Society!