PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

Matt Garside C.Eng. M.I.Mech.E. M.I.E.T., President, Institution of Mechanical Engineers

The Institution’s 140th President, centred his leadership term around the theme of Trust—a timely and vital topic in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. Drawing on over two decades of industry experience and volunteer service within the Institution, he calls attention to the vital relationship between technological progress and public trust. Citing the rigorous standards behind the technologies we rely on daily —from vehicles to infrastructure—Matt stresses the unseen, yet indispensable responsibility engineers hold in ensuring safety, efficiency, and ethical application.

The event schedule is as follows:

5:30–7:00 pm Optional Tour of Facilities (this has been arranged by the students and would include a group to accompany the president and yourselves, if you are available)
7:00–7:15 pm Arrival and Registration
7:15–7:30 pm Welcome

7:30–8:20 pm Presidential Address
8:20–9:30 pm Dinner and Networking

Coffee/tea will be served at 5:30 pm and also during dinner.

To book your FREE place, please click Register Now from the event page on our website. Alternatively, just turn up!

Please see this page for directions to ARU by various modes of transport. If driving, note that parking at ARU is free in the evening. Please use the Queen's / Sawyers car park via Hoffmanns Way. If the barrier is down, press the call button and ask for entry.

The lecture will be available online. Details of how to join can be found HERE