http://www.ballard.co.ukFri, 09 May 2008 13:59:48 GMTEngineering News from across the world.en-ushttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1168As the death toll in Burma grows following Cyclone Nargis, so the continuing devastation and flooding caused is recorded by UK-based satellite imaging company DMCii Ltd. Satellite images are being used by the United Nation's UNOSAT to detect floodwater and to estimate the likely impact on villages and townships. The images taken from space are compared with those recorded prior to the cyclone in order to predict the spread of post-disaster floodwaters.ballard.co.ukFri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1167Sally Varah, the new High Sheriff of Surrey, will be visiting UniSPORT at the University of Surrey on Saturday 10 May, 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m, to see first-hand the wide range of sports activities available to children from all over Surrey. The visit fits in well with the High Sheriff’s key themes for this Shrieval year, one of which encourages young people to engage in sport to build self esteem and lead healthy lives. ballard.co.ukThu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1165The School of Law at the University of Surrey recently announced the successful validation and launch of a new MA Law programme and is now recruiting students for entry in September 2008. ballard.co.ukWed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1166Invensys Process Systems has been awarded the main contract to supply a complete “Offsites” solution to Murco Milford Haven Refinery. This is an important investment for the refinery which will provide significant improvements in the safe efficient operation of the Oil Movements System.ballard.co.ukWed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1161The University of Surrey and The Guildford Society cordially invite members of the media to the Annual Architecture Lecture to be held at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, 15 May at the School of Management Lecture Theatre. The lecture will be given by Professor Chris Wise, Co-Founder of Expedition Engineering, who will give a talk entitled ‘Serious Fun'. ballard.co.ukTue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1162Tao Wang and Argyrios Georgiadis, both students in the Soft Matter Physics Group at the University of Surrey, are two out of 19 students to have won funding from the Institute of Physics and the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) to attend the 58th Meeting of Nobel Laureates (dedicated to Physics), which will be held in Lindau, Germany. ballard.co.ukTue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1163The University of Surrey and The Guildford Society cordially invite members of the media to the Annual Architecture Lecture to be held at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, 15 May at the School of Management Lecture Theatre. The lecture will be given by Professor Chris Wise, Co-Founder of Expedition Engineering, who will give a talk entitled ‘Serious Fun'. ballard.co.ukTue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1164Forest products bio-refiner will use SimSci-Esscor PRO/II simulation software in ongoing process optimization of distillation column and other key components Invensys Process Systems (IPS) has announced that the Swedish bio-refinery SunPine AB, will use Invensys SimSci-Esscor’s PRO/II simulation software for modeling a new biodiesel refining operation in Piteå, Sweden. The new plant, which is a member of the Solander Science park biofuels collaboration, converts crude biooil byproducts of pine pulping into second-generation biodiesel for shipment to diesel refining facilities.ballard.co.ukTue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1160The newest products are now compliant with the European Union environmental directive. The newest products from Action Instruments, a leading Eurotherm brand of signal conditioners for industrial applications, are now compliant with European Union (EU) Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ballard.co.ukFri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1158The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Surrey cordially invites students and professionals to attend the course in Composite Technology and Smart Systems to be held at the University in Guildford from June 9 until June 13 2008.ballard.co.ukWed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1159Westinghouse Rail Systems Limited, part of Invensys Rail Group, is to undertake major resignalling works on the Thameslink project, following the award of multiple contracts by Network Rail. ballard.co.ukTue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1154A survey of new mums in five different European countries has found that most of them (85 - 90%) agreed that the way they fed their babies was important for their babies’ long term health. The preliminary results of the survey were recently presented at the International Symposium on Early Nutrition Programming held in Granada, Spain. ballard.co.ukTue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1157The audience will have a unique opportunity to discuss one of the most important issues facing 21st century society at the upcoming Annual Guest Night Debate of the Surrey Network of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to be held at the School of Management Lecture Theatre, University of Surrey on Wednesday 14 May, 7.00 p.m. ballard.co.ukTue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1155Car safety is high on the EU agenda. Over the years, carmakers have been developing mainly engineering systems with an array of gadgets and features to make driving a safer and more enjoyable experience. Now, with € 2.6 million in EU funding, the DIPLECS project will bring together researchers, including Dr David Windbridge of the University of Surrey, to develop a cognitive system that protects both drivers and pedestrians. ballard.co.ukMon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1156The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Surrey cordially invites students and professionals to attend the course ‘Surface Analysis: XPS, Auger and SIMS' to be held at the University of Surrey, between 27 April to 1 May 2009. ballard.co.ukMon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1147Space engineer Dr Yang Gao of the Surrey Space Centre is to develop a new generation of lunar rovers with one of China’s top engineers, funded by The Royal Academy of Engineering. The project will pave the way for future moon shots such as the UK proposed Moonraker lander mission and the second phase of China’s Chang’e programme. ballard.co.ukFri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1148New opportunities for multi-disciplinary research collaborations in South East England were given a boost today (24 April) with the launch of the Rural Research and Strategy Partnership (RRSP). ballard.co.ukThu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1146Professor John F Watts from the University of Surrey recently received the 2008 Award for Excellence in Adhesion Science. Sponsored by 3M Company, the award was presented at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society in Austin Texas. ballard.co.ukTue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1145The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Surrey cordially invites students and professionals to attend the course ‘Numerical Modelling in Materials Engineering’ to be held at the University of Surrey, between 15-19 June 2009. ballard.co.ukFri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx?story=1143On 16 April 2008 the Board of Directors of Global Geo Services ASA resolved to spin off the majority of the group's seismic business to a newly established, wholly owned subsidiary, Spectrum ASA for MNOK 275. ballard.co.ukThu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT