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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.
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
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.
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.
EWB Warwick are putting together a team of undergraduate international development workers for a project this summer (2012)!
A career in international development is notoriously hard to instigate, with the key ingredient being experience in the field. The main aim of this team's project will be to provide its members with such experience, while making a real difference to a developing community.
The project is still in its very early planning stages, so if you want to influence the location and type of scheme, as well as ensure your place on the final team, get involved now!
If you'd like to get involved with EWB-Warwick and don't know how to - come along to our presentation to tell you how!
There are MANY advantages with getting involved; networking opportunities, project management skills, developing presentation skills, enhance your employ-ability, great support network from the exec and members and most of all it is a FUN and rewarding society to get involved with whilst at university!
You will have the opportunity to get involved with:
International Placements - Fancy doing development work abroad?
Outreach - Like working with children & volunteering?
Events - Love hearing from companies and going to interesting talks & debates?
Training - Thought of developing workshops for members to enjoy?
Project - Would you like to get involved in a project like our Wind Turbine?
Fundraising - Raise money and awareness about EWB and other global issues?
Publicity - Have a creative flare? Love designing posters? This team would be perfect for you!
If you are part of EWB you are more than likely the perfect candidate!
Come along and get INVOLVED!
P.s. if you cannot make the presentation, please find the relevant e-mail address here in the area you may wish to become involved in. However we do recommend you do show up if you can.
Come along to our first Practical Action trip this year!
Practical Action is an international development charity who work together with some of the world’s poorest people helping to tackle poverty in the developing world through the innovative use of technology.
Their vision is of 'a world free of poverty and injustice, in which technology is used to the benefit of all'.
We will be spending the afternoon at the Practical Action Headquarters in Rugby hearing from a number of experts on a variety of topics! Including:
- The work of Practical Action
- Case Study in Kenya about springs, wells, eco-san toilets and stoves
- EWB internships with Practical Action
The University was highly commended in the Student Initiatives and Campaigns category of this year’s Green Gown Awards. These sector-specific recognise exceptional initiatives being taken by universities and colleges across the UK to become more sustainable.
The submission related to a project devised by the engineering society, Engineers Without Borders in which they undertook to design, construct and install a 1kW turbine at Warwick’s main campus. The project was completed in full collaboration with staff within the Energy, Environment and Grounds Maintenance teams in the Estates Office.
For education: Midlands Coordinator Save the Children, student representative from Warwick in Africa.
For Infrastructure: CEO of Engineers Without Borders UK, student representative from Hicro-Hydro Scheme in Uganda.
The debate will begin with opening speeches from the panel followed by an open discussion to the floor. The chairman for the debate is the secretary of the Debating Society and there will be representatives from development related societies on campus including Amnesty, WIDS, Oxfam and UNICEF.
So whether you're vocal and overflowing with opinions or just interested in listening to what's really happening out there this is a great event to go to. Come and join the debate or watch as the discussion unfolds!
