UCL Mechanical Engineering Society

UCL Mechanical Engineering Society Find out more about social & career events, seminars, training and internship opportunities here! Specially run for UCL Mechanical Engineering Students.

Who we are:
Established in 2012 by a team of passionate students, we are a society constantly striving to improve the student experience in our department. We are a society for students by students. What we do:
We constantly organise activities ranging from socials to factory tours to workshops, in order to create opportunities for our students to gain industrial exposure and new skills valuable t

o employers. We also represent our students’ interest in the department and university through the Staff Student Consultative Committee (SSCC). Not to mention, we guide our students in their university experience at UCL Mechanical Engineering. Our core values:
We uphold a set of core values - integrity, sustainability and respect for people in everything we do. We also celebrate diversity and operate in fairness. The MES strive to promote professionalism amongst students. Through cooperation, we aim to create a sense of belonging and ownership of the society achievements. You're interested? We’re constantly looking for motivated students to help us run the MES, so don’t hesitate to get involved. Just contact us!

Its 🚥 lights out and away we go to MES Karting 🏎️, this time at 📍Teamsports Go Karting Mitcham. An exhilarating evening ...
18/03/2026

Its 🚥 lights out and away we go to
MES Karting 🏎️, this time at
📍Teamsports Go Karting Mitcham.

An exhilarating evening filled with wheel to wheel action WILL be provided. (Incl 3x 15 minute karting sessions)

📅 Date: Friday 27th March 17:00 - 21:00
📍 Location: MechSpace —> TeamSport South London (Mitcham) Unit 19 Streatham Rd
🎟️ Tickets provided

Limited tickets sign up and secure your spot fast
LINK IN BIO!

*NOTE - We will be commuting from at 17:00, and returning at 21:00. Please ensure you are able to travel, and please bring a BALACLAVA or a purchase of one £1 at TeamSport will be required, apart from this all equipment will be provided!

18/03/2026

Navigating male-dominated spaces EVENT RECAP💼✨

Such an inspiring evening filled with honest conversations, powerful insights, and real experiences from incredible women and PhD students. From breaking barriers to building confidence, this event was a reminder that we all belong in every room we step into.

Thank you to our amazing speakers and everyone who came along, connected, and shared their stories 🤍

Here’s to continuing the conversation and lifting each other up 🚀

🔈 Industry Lunchtime Talk with the IMechE and IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology) + LunchH...
14/03/2026

🔈 Industry Lunchtime Talk with the IMechE and IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology) + Lunch

Hear about practical support for us through our studies and early careers:

- Dr Bele will discuss the benefits of IMechE membership, professional qualifications, and opportunities available to students.
- James Jiang will share insights from the Young Members Panel.
- Jess Buckley will present IMarEST, covering memberships, careers, projects, and resources.

📅Thursday 19th March 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 Room 1.02, Malet Place Building
🥪 A light lunch will be provided

Come learn how professional institutions can support your engineering journey — and enjoy lunch with us! 🚀

🎯 MES Paintball EventReady for some action? MES is organising a paintball session for members looking to take a break fr...
06/03/2026

🎯 MES Paintball Event

Ready for some action? MES is organising a paintball session for members looking to take a break from lectures and enjoy an afternoon of teamwork and competition!

MES will cover the full paintball experience, including 400 paintballs per person… plus a few slices of pizza 👀

📍 Location: GO Paintball London (GO Action Forest), Salmons Lane Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0HB
🗓 Date: Wednesday 18 March
⏰ Time: 14:30 – 17:30

‼️Please only fill in the interest form if you are certain you can attend, and make sure you’re happy to travel to the location!

⚠️ Spaces are limited (30 spots) and will be allocated randomly. Successful participants will be selected after the form closes and contacted via WhatsApp.

Sign up via the link in bio if you want a chance to join! Form closes Saturday 14 March at 22:00💥

✈️ Airbus Virtual Early Careers Event🚀Interested in starting a career in aerospace? Join Airbus for a virtual early care...
05/03/2026

✈️ Airbus Virtual Early Careers Event

🚀Interested in starting a career in aerospace? Join Airbus for a virtual early careers event and hear directly from current graduates and interns about their experiences at the company!

Learn more about Airbus, discover internship and graduate opportunities, and get practical advice on applications, what recruiters look for, and how to navigate the process.

🗓 18 March 2026
⏰ 14:00–15:30 GMT
💻 Virtual event

Open to students from all degree disciplines!

Join us for a panel discussion centred on supporting and empowering women navigating technical and professional environm...
03/03/2026

Join us for a panel discussion centred on supporting and empowering women navigating technical and professional environments. This event creates space for open conversations, shared experiences, and practical insights.

📍 Roberts 309
📅 March 5th
⏰ 6:15–7:30 PM
🍕 Food & drinks provided

We’re bringing together inspiring engineers to share their experiences, challenges, and advice from both academia and industry.
🎙 Panelists include:
• Carla Herrero Cornejo – UCL Mechanical Engineering alumna, former Mercedes AMG HPP Design Engineer, now Mechanical Engineer at Flux Computing
• Gemma Andrews – Chartered Principal Civil Engineer (Design & Advanced Tech) at AtkinsRéalis, 2024 WICE Best Civil Engineer Award Winner
• 2 UCL PhD students from Women in Engineering

This event is a collaboration between UCL Women in Engineering, UCL Engineering Society, and EDI and open to everyone who would like to join!

See you there!!

🎓✨ Starting to think about your 3rd year project and not sure what to expect? This is for you.Join us for an insightful ...
11/02/2026

🎓✨ Starting to think about your 3rd year project and not sure what to expect? This is for you.

Join us for an insightful panel where 3rd and 4th year students share their real experiences, from choosing a project and managing workload to lessons learned and advice they wish they’d known earlier.

And yes… 👀
👉 There will be a special cameo appearance by Pete Simpson

📅 Thursday 12 February
🕐 1PM
📍 Roberts 106
🍕 Food will be provided

Come for the advice, stay for the food, and leave feeling way more prepared 💙💛

Join us this Tuesday 10th February for an exclusive talk with George Imafidon, CEO & Co-Founder of Motivez!Hear how his ...
09/02/2026

Join us this Tuesday 10th February for an exclusive talk with George Imafidon, CEO & Co-Founder of Motivez!

Hear how his UCL journey shaped his path, and take away practical insight on careers, mentoring, and engineering.

🗓️Tuesday 10 February
⏰13:00-14:00
📍Room G08 Sir Davies L/T
Open to all years, refreshments provided.

🔴 JOIN THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY (MES)! 🔴 Applications for the MES Committee are now open!🔴 Be part of a dynami...
26/01/2026

🔴 JOIN THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY (MES)!
🔴 Applications for the MES Committee are now open!
🔴 Be part of a dynamic team that plans events, manages finance, creates media, and builds strong industry links, all while boosting your CV.

Four Sub-Teams:
💼 Sponsorship / Industry Outreach – Organising career fairs, alumni panels, and securing sponsorships
💰 Finance – Handling budgets, purchasing, and expenses
🎉 Socials & Events – Planning fun events like karting, paintball, and cultural nights
🎨 Media – Creating posters, videos, and promotional content

📩 Apply now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/tL8f8qvKyQ?origin=lprLink
❗️DEADLINE BY 31ST OF JANUARY 11:59PM
🌟 Don’t miss out, join the MES team today! 🌟

🤖⚙️ Mechathon 2026 is back and bigger. ⚙️🤖Three days of ideas turning into reality. Brainstorming, rapid prototyping, te...
17/01/2026

🤖⚙️ Mechathon 2026 is back and bigger. ⚙️🤖
Three days of ideas turning into reality. Brainstorming, rapid prototyping, teamwork under pressure, and a lot of fun along the way.
From 23–25 January, join us at MechSpace for an Autodesk-powered engineering challenge where you’ll design and manufacture a solution from scratch based on a surprise design brief revealed at the kick-off 🔧💡
You’ll be working in teams of up to 6, mixing creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on making. Don’t have a team? That’s totally fine, we’ll randomly allocate you to one, so everyone gets involved 🤝
🎁 Compete for exciting prizes
🍕 Enjoy free food during the event
🤝 Meet and collaborate with Mechanical Engineering students from all years
📍 Kick-off meeting: Friday 23rd @ 4pm
🔗 Sign up via the link in our bio! Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out 🚀

🃏In this year’s MechEng Christmas Party, MES is going full Vegas mode. Lights, games, competition, and more drama than t...
09/12/2025

🃏In this year’s MechEng Christmas Party, MES is going full Vegas mode. Lights, games, competition, and more drama than the project lab 😌
On Dec 11, starting 5:30pm, we’re taking over Workshop C with blackjack, roulette, and a high-stakes poker showdown for the first players to hit 2,000 MES dollars.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Come test your luck, win some prizes, and end the term in true MES style.🎲
First come, first served — don’t say we didn’t warn you 👀✨

🌟 Exciting News! Industry Visit to Airbus Defence and Space – Stevenage 🌟We’re excited to announce an exclusive industry...
04/12/2025

🌟 Exciting News! Industry Visit to Airbus Defence and Space – Stevenage 🌟

We’re excited to announce an exclusive industry visit to Airbus Defence and Space at their Stevenage site on Tuesday, 17 February 2026!

This visit offers a fantastic chance to explore one of the leading names in aerospace and get a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge space technology. During the day, you’ll experience:

✨ A full guided site tour
✨ Inspiring presentations from the Airbus Outreach Team
✨ Interactive icebreakers and group activities
✨ And possibly an exclusive tour of the MARS Yard! 🚀

There are only 15 places available, so make sure you register as soon as possible.

👉 Secure your place now using the link in our bio

Important Information:
As part of Airbus security requirements, an ID check will be carried out. You must have a valid passport to attend. After registering, you’ll receive a form requesting your passport details.

📅 Key Date:
• Registration Deadline: 10 December 2025

Spaces are limited and will fill up quickly—don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Register now to secure your place. 🚀

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