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    A joint seminar from IRSE, IMechE, PWI and IET featuring over 20 expert presentations and 2 Q&As. 17th September and 8th October online. - see the dedicated website www.automatedrailwayseminar.online
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  1. Licensing
  2. Membership
  3. Qualifications & Careers
  4. Publications & Resources
  5. Get Involved
    Online Railway Automation Seminar
    A joint seminar from IRSE, IMechE, PWI and IET featuring over 20 expert presentations and 2 Q&As. 17th September and 8th October online. - see the dedicated website www.automatedrailwayseminar.online
    Click title above for full details
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Dr Daniel Woodland is President for 2020-21

Our Presidential team have been appointed for 2020-21: Dr Daniel Woodland is our new President, supported by Ian Bridges (Senior Vice President) and Andy Knight (Junior Vice President).  Watch Daniel's Presidential address, the first IRSE President to deliver his inaugural speech by video, about his plans for 2020-21 on the theme The Challenges of Change in Complex CCS Systems.  Details of other members of our Council can be found on our "Governance" page.

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