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Tribology is the science and engineering of surfaces in relative motion and encompasses the major topics of friction, wear, and lubrication. Good practice in tribology can vastly improve functionality, durability, and energy efficiency in numerous applications across transport, energy, manufacturing, machine design and biomedical engineering. Upcoming Tribology Group events: Polyelectrolyte-Enhanced Tribological Rehydration in Cartilage Interfaces 30 May 2025, Online Tribology and the journey to Net-Zero 14 November 2025, Institute of Physics, London 34th Mission of Tribology Research 3 December 2025, One Birdcage Walk, London
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Our 136th President Peter Flinn takes innovation as his theme for his presidential year.
Our 134th President, Joe McGeough takes inspiration from 'Theo' Williamson as a role model for engineers
Our 133rd President, Geoff Baker exploring the role of engineering in society, and more specifically what the role of an ‘Engineering Institution of the Future’ should be.
From the Maudslay Ropeforming Machine to the Penydarren Locomotive, our Engineering Heritage Awards recognise, conserve and preserve artefacts from our industrial heritage. You can find out about each artefact and the engineers who designed them.
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