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Rocket Stove Workshop
This Sunday (25th) November, we are making Rocket Stoves. (1-3pm, S0.10)
This is an efficient stove design that is used in developing companies to reduce fuel consumption and harmful smoke.
We are using oil drums, tin cans and sand to make them. It's going to be a really good workshop where everyone can get involved. We can test the stoves after we have made them too.
Come along and find out more about EWB and how smart technologies really can help people in developing countries.
It would be really useful if you could bring any tin cans (food cans like baked beans) with you to the workshop.
See you there!
EWB talk - 'Engineering: Reflections on Value' - by Bobby Lambert
Engineers Without Borders has invited Bobby Lambert to give a talk on his extensive experience in organisational governance, leadership and management.
He works mainly with voluntary sector and international aid organisations. He has recently worked with the UN, Red Cross and various NGOs. He is Executive Director of the Good Earth Trust (part-time), an adviser to Pump Aid and a Channel Research partner. For 10 years he was Chief Executive of RedR, a London-based international humanitarian organisation.
His practical and academic strengths in development and humanitarian operations are underpinned by over 10 years field experience in developing countries.
He is skilled in training, facilitation, evaluation, research, and communication.
Date: Thursday 22nd November (Today!)
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Place: H0.58
PDR points available: 1
Check out the Facebook event. For more details of his work, please see his webpage
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Wind Turbine meeting & Hexayurt/Geodome workshop
On Tuesday 30th October at 6pm, there will be an open meeting in the Engineering common room to discuss the EWB wind turbine. The wind turbine needs some serious maintenance and we want to open the floor to proposals on how best to do this. After the meeting we will be going to a drink and some food in the Dirty Duck.
On Wednesday 31st October, we are running a workshop with Amnesty International on the Piazza at 11am. We will be building a Hexayurt and Geodome.
EWB Project
Welcome back to Engineers Without Borders Warwick!
Each year we try to run a project on campus over the course of a year that will leave a lasting legacy on campus. The most successful of these has been the wind turbine built 2 years ago, which contributes to the university grid.
If you are interested in being involved in the project this year, but missed the meeting on Monday, then email Ben Wen: B.Wen@warwick.ac.uk
Building a Hexayurt
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EWB Warwick is building a Hexayurt!!
The Hexayurt is a simplified disaster relief shelter design. It is based on a geodesic geometry adapted to construction from standard 4x8 foot sheets of factory made construction material. It resembles a panel yurt, hence the name. The hexayurt we will be building is a reconstruction from last year's workshop, it provided a (hopefully) comfortable place for sleep for many EWB members last year! So come along and help building the hexyurt at 2pm at Piazza on Wednesday. Also in attendance are members from an organisation called Transition Town Leamington, which is an organisation looking in to sustainable adaptations to change Leamington Spa. Wednesday 7th March 14:00-17:00
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EWB-Warwick Placement Launch
UK Placement
Last Wednesday, Michael Newhouse, a graduate from the University of Warwick, came to host a talk to EWB members about the placements which they have to offer. Michael was different in the fact that his placement was in the UK with Practical Action where he organized the Small Is … Festival. His internship was paid unlike the International Placements.
International Placement
One of Michaels friends, Drew Corbin went on an EWB placement with SIBAT in the Philippines, key information about his placement:
· Small off grid renewable: Warwick’s wind turbine designed by Hugh Pigott.
· Life changing experience, he now has a reputable job with Practical Action.
· Thrown into the deep end by the NGO
o Be prepared not to be spoon fed
o You will achieve a lot and have gain the confidence to push things forward.
· Cultural different were surprising with respect to their views on communication and organization.
Application Process Hints
· Write confidently!
· Prove how you overcame challenges:
o Outcomes
o Cover Letter style
· Involvement in EWB-UK and EWB-Warwick examples
· Attend training courses run the EWB-UK such as WASH and EAT
o http://www.ewb-uk.org/EATMarch2012
o Apply with the link above.
EWB-UK Placements
http://www.ewb-uk.org/programmes/placements/2012
APPLY, APPLY, APPLY! Good Luck!
EwB hosts The Series - Sam Cockerill, CEO of Libertine
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Exceptionally, The Series will take place in LIB1 this week, Tuesday 7th at 18:00-19:00. The Series is a weekly platform for charitable, ethical and campaigning groups to raise awareness and involvement with the most important issues of our time. Engineers Without Borders host this week's Series event, inviting Sam Cockerill, CEO of Libertine, to discuss the applications of renewable energy in both the developed and developing world and the factors which are constraining its implementation in such societies. Sam Cockerill is Cheif Executive Officer of Libertine FPE. Libertine is a start-up formed in 2009 that is developing novel engine generator technology for this new world. They have drawn on decades of experience in the automotive and motorsport industries, consumer product engineering and low cost manufacturing techniques to deliver a range of innovotive products. Sam will focus on the innovation of the bio-gas engine and its differing applications from the developing to developed countries. He will explore future changes in global economics, demographics and the role of technology transfer from the wealthy to the poor and the implications that a biofuel powered engine would have on these nations. Engineers without Borders have rated the lecture NJFE (not just for engineers) so don't be peturbed by technical feel of the talk. It promises to provide an exciting insight into the technology which will power tomorrow. The talk will be followed by a chance to informally meet the speaker over a drinks reception The next Series event will be hosted by Medsin, invitng Dan Knights, Director of Medsin UK, to look at what role Students have to play in Global Health issues, next Tuesday, S0.19, 6PM. |
EWB-Warwick hosts the Global Poverty Project (1 PDR point)
Monday 20th February 18:00-19:00
Engineers Without Borders are proud to be hosting The Global Poverty Project's '1.4 Billion Reasons' presentation.
This is a new tailored version of the original presentation that will be incorporating their campaign 'Live Below the Line' and is travelling the globe engaging and inspiring audiences to understand and get involved in the movement to end extreme poverty. This revolutionary presentation has been shown to thousands of people around the World.
If you are interested in attending this event, PLEASE SIGN-UP here: http://globalpovertyproject.com/events/attend/37100542
For more information:
'Live Below the Line' campaign: http://www.livebelowtheline.org.uk/
Global Poverty Project: http://www.globalpovertyproject.com/presentation