IET Mountbatten Memorial Lecture to be given by Brian Collins

Professor Brian Collins, Professor of Engineering policy at UCL Engineering, will be giving this years’ IET Mountbatten Memorial Lecture. Established in 1978 by the National Engineering Council, this lecture has been previously delivered by many luminaries including, from UCL, Professor Sir Eric Ash and Professor Sir Michael Pepper.

About the lecture:

Modernising Britain’s Victorian Infrastructure – an Engineering Opportunity

The national systems that provide us with vital services – water, energy, transport, waste management and information services – are in need of urgent modernisation if the UK is to make best use of the latest technological innovations and remain economically competitive and a desirable place to live and work.

Event timings

18:00 – Registration and refreshments
18:30 – Presentation of the Mountbatten Medal followed by Lecture
20:00 – Drinks reception
21:00 – Close

Location

The lecture will be given at the IET: Savoy Place. Location and transport directions here.

This event requires registration: for more information and to register, visit the IET events page.