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What's new across the RIN

Sharing the Seas Safely
02/10/2010

Consider the challenges facing users of coastal and confined waters in the digital era.


UAV NAV Symposium
01/02/2011

Join experts in this one day event on unmanned and autonomous aerial vehicles.


NPPL now valid in France
04/08/2010

Following agreement with the DGAC, a NPPL-holder is free to fly the English Channel and enter French airspace.


Solent and Poole regions - New system for disposing of time expired pyrotechnics
27/07/2010

If you want to hand over time expired pyrotechnics to HM Coastguard you must contact nearest centre to fix an appointment .


The evolution of migration in a seasonal environment
27/07/2010

The evolution of migration in a seasonal environment

Competitions and Awards

The RIN is always looking for new and exciting ways to stimulate interest and involvement in navigation on land, in the air, at sea and in space. 

At present it has four major annual competitions – TopNav (North and South), the Young Navigators' Challenge, the New Navigators' competition and the New Professional Navigators' Award. 

If you would like to work with the RIN or sponsor a competition, please contact Conference and Events Manager Tori Jeffers by email or on 020 7591 3135

Results

 Check out the winners of the RIN's recent competitions. 

TopNav 

The Institute runs an annual navigation competition for general aviation navigators, in two locations - one in the North of England, one in South. Do you have what it takes to be a TopNavver?

Young Navigators 

The Institute runs an annual challenge to inspire people between the ages of 11-18 with a fascination for navigation.  

New Navigator Seminar Competition 

This annual competition is open to all PhD Students having an interest in navigation in its widest sense, providing them with the opportunity, if selected, to present their research to Industry, Academics and their peers. Find out more.

New Professional Navigators' Award

This new award is intended to recognise a standard of excellence achieved by a number of ‘New Professional Navigators’ during their work and training in their own particular field of Navigation. Find out more. 

RIN Technical Excellence Award

This new award honours a specific achievement by a team or individual in the field of navigation systems development, research or education.