CIBSE NEWS Technical Symposium heads to Glasgow for 10th anniversary University of Strathclyde to host event featuring more than 80 presentations The 10th annual CIBSE Technical Symposium is to be held jointly with ASHRAE at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, on 16-17 April. While some papers and presentations are still going through the review process, it promises to be the largest technical symposium to date, with more than 80 presentations over the two days. These include case studies, opinion and research papers, and the popular fast-track session, where poster presenters highlight the key points of their work in a five-minute presentation to a plenary of delegates before lunch on day one. Other planned sessions include: realworld sustainable development; digital techniques to optimise built environments; enhanced school energy performance and wellbeing; grid decarbonisation; heat networks; electrical energy storage for low-impact buildings; controls design and implementation; fire safety and smoke control; applying BIM; design tools for lighting; and tall and mega-tall buildings. There will also be an exclusive presentation on the soon-to-be published CIBSE TM61, which aims to improve the Places are limited, so be sure to sign up at registration. The technical symposium is deliberately kept as a small event, with delegate registrations limited to around 200 people. This is so attendees can discuss current industry issues in a relatively intimate and friendly setting, and get to know and exchange ideas with the presidents, officers and CIBSE and ASHRAE staff. F or details, visit cibse.org/symposium and search #CIBSEsymposium on Twitter A range of papers will be given at the University of Strathclyde SLL begins its search for 2020 Young Lighter of the Year Take a step towards professional membership If you are looking to apply for professional membership this year, join our next application workshop on 31 March. CIBSE interviewers John Forster and Caroline Cattini will be running the interactive workshop, and will offer guidance on how to submit a successful application for 1 August. They will also share top tips on preparing for the interview. This level of support from CIBSE interviewers cannot be accessed anywhere else. You will also receive a review of your draft report and a follow-up call with a CIBSE interviewer. One workshop attendee said the experience had been helpful and gave a lot of ideas about how to address some of the competencies Id been struggling with. To book your place, visit www.cibse.org/workshop understanding and implementation of realistic building performance predictions. The evening reception on Thursday will take place at Glasgow City Chambers, a short walk from the university. Not only will delegates be able to enjoy the architectural splendour of the building, but also appreciate some traditional Scottish fare. On Friday, at 8am, there is a free walking tour of the University of Strathclyde District Energy Centre, hosted by the universitys assistant director Roddy Yarr. SLL Young Lighter 2019, Anna Wawrzynia, accepting her trophy for her entry A light booster metro car for the commuting workforce, with SLL president-elect Bob Bohannon (right) and comedian Hal Cruttenden Entries for the Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) Young Lighter 2020 are now being accepted. The award is open to anyone with an interest in light and lighting, and the winner will be crowned SLL Young Lighter 2020 and receive 1,000. Entries can be based on any light-related topic, from design, art installation, conservation, research or innovation. The Young Lighter of the Year competition is a highprofile opportunity to help younger lighting professionals in the early stages of their career. Over the years, it has attracted some incredible projects and created notable winners, making it an invaluable platform to explore and discuss ideas relating to light. The initial entry stage requires a short PowerPoint submission outlining the entry, with those shortlisted being asked to submit a short video expanding their ideas. Finalists will be selected from this second stage, and invited to deliver a 15-minute presentation at LuxLive in November. T he deadline for entries is 8 May. For full details and to enter, visit bit.ly/CJMar20SLLYoung 22 March 2020 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Mar20 pp22-24 CIBSE News.indd 22 21/02/2020 14:45