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Listing of all 54 news releases from Institution of Mechanical Engineers:

Engineering for tomorrow

With 70% of 16-19 year-olds reportedly not knowing what an engineer does, the engineering skills shortage is likely to get worse before it gets better.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (12 March 2008)

Environmental repot urges behaviour change

As part of a route to a sustainable transport system, an integration of energy, pricing and planning policies are urgent, but top of that list is the need for societal change.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 6 March 2008)

Giving credit for in-house training

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers believes that snobbery regarding the government's new work-based qualifications could deepen the current national skills crisis.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 4 February 2008)

For he's a jolly young Fellow

Richard Sibbick has become the youngest mechanical engineer to become a Fellow, the highest level of professional recognition from the IMechE.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (29 January 2008)

Alternative fuels are key to carbon emissions

Transport expert calls for immediate funding into alternative fuels including a multi-million-dollar investment into hydrogen research.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (13 December 2007)

Engineering institute appoints new president

John Baxter has been appointed the 122nd President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 5 June 2007)

Government advisor to open conference

Sir David King, the UK Government's Chief Scientific Advisor, will present the keynote address at a conference on "Cost effective low carbon powertrains for future vehicles".

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (19 October 2006)

Event explains ways round Chinese walls

Businesses across the Yorkshire region will be gathering at Weetwood Hall Conference Centre in Leeds, on 11th October to learn a string of top tips on how to establish and maximise trading in China.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 3 October 2006)

Training scheme is accredited for CEng

Aerospace company Goodrich (Birmingham) has been accredited with the IMechE Monitored Professional Development Scheme at its York Road manufacturing plant in Birmingham.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (29 September 2006)

Powertrain conference takes holistic view

Integrated Powertrain and Driveline Systems 2006 will be held on 3rd October at the IMechE headquarters in London.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (25 September 2006)

Spellman is first female Chief Executive

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has confirmed the appointment of Ruth Spellman as its new Chief Executive.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (11 September 2006)

Rail engineering seminar addresses reliability

The 2006 NFRIP Seminar "Working to improve the reliability of the national train fleet" will be held on Monday 9th October 2006 at the IMechE in London.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 8 September 2006)

Working together for a better railway

Some of the country's leading railways engineers will meet at a seminar in Nottingham from 6th to 8th September 2006 to try and tackle the industry's challenges head-on.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 1 September 2006)

IMechE Proceedings archives go online

One of the UK's oldest engineering publishing arms dating back to 1847 has taken over a century of historical documents onto the Internet for the first time.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (15 August 2006)

Holistic view of powertrain development

Integrated Powertrain and Driveline Systems 2006 Institution of Mechanical Engineers conference 3 October 2006

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (26 July 2006)

Technologies for niche vehicle design seminar

Technologies for Niche Vehicle Design, Development and Manufacturing Seminar on 12 September 2006 at Hethel Engineering Centre, Hethel, Norwich, Norfolk

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (26 July 2006)

Student racers prepare for competition

This year's Formula Student motorsport event will take place from 6th to 8th July 2006 at Bruntingthorpe Proving Grounds near Leicester.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (21 June 2006)

President praises apprenticeships

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has welcomed Alec Osborn, MBE, as its 121st President.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (30 May 2006)

Midlands engineers form networking group

A group of Birmingham-based mechanical engineers are determined to bring back their profession to the heart of the region by setting up a new networking group in the city.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (29 May 2006)

Graduate training programme receives accreditation

Petrofac, the international oil and gas service operator, has been accredited within the Institution of Mechanical Engineer's Monitored Professional Development Scheme.