RCNDE Academic Director Gareth Pierce welcomed Isabel Webb, Deputy Director for Technology Strategy&Security at the Department for Science, Innovation &Technology (DSIT), to the University of Strathclyde’s SEARCH laboratory highlighting SEARCH&RCNDE's critical role in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

RCNDE was pleased to take part in the 57th Innovate UK Intelligent Sensing Programme, a focused event advancing Non-Destructive Testing Evaluation technologies. Great discussions on intelligent sensing, inspection innovation, and future collaboration.

#RCNDE #ISP57 #InnovateUK #NDT

Congratulations to Professor Paul Wilcox from the School of Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Engineering who has been elevated to the prestigious grade of Institute of Electrical and… | Universi... Congratulations to Professor Paul Wilcox from the School of Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Engineering who has been elevated to the prestigious grade of Institute of Electrical and Electronics...

RCNDE is delighted to congratulate Professor Paul Wilcox on achieving the prestigious grade of IEEE Fellow, awarded in recognition of his exceptional contributions to ultrasonic methods for nondestructive evaluation and structural health monitoring.

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The RCNDE January 2026 events took place this week in London… and we were so busy hearing about the incredible techniques and research happening across the NDE world that we forgot to take photos for our socials. 📸😅
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The next RCNDE series of meetings is only a couple of weeks away. Remember to register ⏰, details and link to register in emails sent to all members.

This festive season, we want to take a moment to thank our members for your continued support and commitment throughout the year.

We look forward to another year of working together and achieving great things.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Registration for RCNDE events, 26-28 January 2026, is now open. Please register from the link sent in recent emails.

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Professor Bruce Drinkwater FREng, University of Bristol is featured in the AI-Z of Engineering. Prof Drinkwater uses sound waves to move objects and cells without touch, echoing the sci-fi tech of Doctor Who’s sonic screwdriver. thisisengineering.org.uk thisisengineering.org.uk/ai-z-of-engi...

We’re celebrating #NationalEngineeringDay⚡@RAEngNews just launched the AI-Z of Engineering – a futurefocused guide to engineering careers. Explore the breadth&creativity of engineering roles&how they may evolve in the next 25 years thisisengineering.org.uk Join the conversation @RAEngNews @ThisisEng

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The Anglo-French Physical Acoustics Conference (AFPAC) 2026 will be hosted at the Doubletree by Hilton, Cadbury House, Bristol in January 2026.

The deadline for abstract submissions is 16/11/2025.

iop.eventsair.com/afpac2026/

Advanced materials: highlight notice EPSRC is seeking to support applications through our standard research grant scheme in the following two areas:

EPSRC Advanced Materials: highlight notice. Standard research grant scheme for UK research organisation's eligible for EPSRC funding.

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EPSRC Strategic Advisory Teams vacancies Closing date 7 November 2025 4:00pm UK time Number of positions Multiple Length of term Two years Time commitment Up to 10 days a year Remuneration Travel and subsistence will be paid, along with an a...

EPSRC Strategic Advisory Teams have a number of vacancies, full details on the EPSRC website, a great opportunity for the NDT community.

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An exciting PhD opportunity for UK students (no international funding). Graduates from engineering, physics, and mathematics disciplines.

Working with a dynamic research team, linked with RCNDE, with access to training & networking with UK academia&industry.

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Research England funding budgets 2025 to 2026

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RCNDE Delivery Plan 2025-2026
Circulated to all members and available on the RCNDE website members area. The document outlines key objectives, priorities & planned activities of the RCNDE Management Team.

Save the Date!
RCNDE event 26-30 April 2026, Bristol UK
..... further details to follow

Save the Date!
RCNDE event 26-28 January 2026, London UK
..... further details to follow

The #RCNDE 2025 Spring meetings kicked off yesterday with an inspiring visit to the #UniversityofManchester!
Huge thanks to the academics and students who welcomed us and showcased such a great range of cutting-edge work

Excited for what the rest of the meetings will bring!
#NDT #RCNDE2025

RCNDE Spring Events 28 April - 1 May 2025

We look forward to welcoming our members to our event at the Pendulum Hotel, Manchester. Link to register has been sent to members by email.

BINDT, RCNDE, CIRIA and i3P are pleased to announce that the report on the First Workshop on NDT, CM and SHM requirements for Civil Structures has now been published and is available to download from #BINDT's website
An online webinar will take place on 9th April, get in touch for information

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