The RCNDE 2025 Spring Event, held over four days from April 28th to May 1st in Manchester, UK, brought together a wide and representative cross-section of the RCNDE membership. Based at the Pendulum Hotel on Sackville Street, the event provided an invaluable opportunity for collaboration,

discussion, and knowledge exchange across all areas of Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) research.

Exclusively open to RCNDE members, the event offered a series of focused meetings and presentations designed to keep participants up to date with the latest developments within the RCNDE research programme and the Centre for Doctoral Training, FIND CDT.

A Week of Knowledge Sharing and Networking

The week commenced on Monday, 28th April with a visit to the University of Manchester, offering participants the opportunity to explore the university’s contributions to NDE research. The visit also highlighted related areas of expertise, including the work of the Royce Institute and the High Voltage Laboratory.

On Tuesday, 29th April, the spotlight turned to the next generation of NDE researchers with the Centre for Doctoral Training Day. Held at the Manchester Conference Centre, this day showcased the innovativework of doctoral students from the FIND CDT, providing a platform for them to present their research and connect with professionals across the RCNDE network.

The core of the event took place on Wednesday, 30th April, during the RCNDE Annual Research Review. Attendees gained insights into the current research activities across the RCNDE programme through a series of presentations highlighting cutting-edge projects, impactful collaborations, and future directions for NDE research.

The event concluded on Thursday, 1st May with the RCNDE Board Meeting, where Board members received the latest updates on the Centre’s management and took part in a workshop focused on the value of NDE and the impact of RCNDE.

Looking Ahead

The 2025 Spring Event demonstrated the strength and diversity of the RCNDE community, fostering dialogue between academia and industry, and reinforcing the collaborative spirit that drives the organisation.