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  • From Submarines to STEM: Anne Morris's Inspiring Volunteer Story

    From Submarines to STEM: Anne Morris's Inspiring Volunteer Story

    Today we shine the spotlight on Anne Morris. We recently interviewed Anne to learn about her experiences on volunteering at the IET. Here’s what she had to say… Anne submerges herself in volunteering BAE Systems Submarines expert Anne Morris has worked in engineering for 25 years and has volunteered for the IET since 2012. Anne joined BAE Systems in 1999 after graduating from the University of Leicester with a Master’s degree in Mathematics. The following year she embarked on a part-time, employer-sponsored MSc in Aircraft Engineering, which she completed in 2004. A Postgraduate Certificate in Management from Lancaster University followed in 2008, again sponsored by BAE Systems. Her 25-year career at BAE Systems has spanned numerous roles in the design-and-build phase of complex fast…

  • Rock and roll to paradise!

    Rock and roll to paradise!

    On this day in (engineering) history… March 25, 1807 - The Swansea and Mumbles Railway, then known as the Oystermouth Railway, became the world's first passenger-carrying Railway. March 25, 1807, a spring afternoon in Swansea, rapidly becoming the World's capital of the copper industry. The grey clouds are breaking into sunshine over a place called 'The Mount,' marked out by some small, low buildings near the centre of the industrial town. A group of men, women, and children climb and are helped into a strange contraption - a box mounted on wheels running on a plateway line. A horse will pull the box, not much more than a cart, on the World's first passenger railway journey, leaving the World's first recorded railway station. The first in some ways, but not in others The Mumbles Railway…

  • A technology with real star power

    A technology with real star power

    Stephen Phillips Nuclear fusion is one of the most exciting technologies in energy production, but it has not proved easy to realise - a state of affairs that is changing. While it is still challenging to get right, there has been progress in recent years - driven by the determination of governments (the UK Atomic Energy Authority in the UK) and commercial startups to unlock its potential. By dawn’s first light To bring us up to speed on these developments, the IET is hosting two events in the coming week. On Tuesday, March 25, 2025 , our Nuclear Technical Network will host an online seminar : 'First Light Fusion's amplifier scheme for IFE: an overview of our capabilities and facilities.' First Light's idea is to fire a metal projectile with a velocity of tens of kilometres per second…

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  • Wrapping up our Celebration of Engineers!

    Wrapping up our Celebration of Engineers!

    Throughout this week, we’ve had the privilege of sharing the inspiring stories of IET Award winners, showcasing their groundbreaking projects, and highlighting the profound impact of their work. Their dedication, creativity, and perseverance serve as a testament to the transformative power of engineering. Let’s look back on the highlights of this celebratory week: Insights from the Community Finalists and winners of the IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards shared their stories in our Community Insights blog. We heard from Finalists Salma Al Arefi and Erin Lowe in This engineer wants to educate future engineers and Engineering high hopes for the future and learnt more about Mary George Memorial Prize winner Alexia Williams in Engines airplanes and engineering drive this apprentice…

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    Lisa Miles
  • Celebrating a Year of Growth and Engagement in the EngX Community

    Celebrating a Year of Growth and Engagement in the EngX Community

    As we wrap up another incredible year, it’s time to reflect on the remarkable growth and achievements within the EngX community. This year has been nothing short of extraordinary, and we have some impressive numbers to share that highlight our collective efforts and engagement. Welcoming New Members This year, we welcomed 3,735 new members to the EngX community. Each new member brings unique perspectives, skills, and enthusiasm, enriching our collective experience. It’s heartening to see our community grow and thrive with such vibrant participation. Content Creation on the Rise Our community’s creativity and knowledge-sharing have reached new heights, with 10,306 new pieces of content created this year. From insightful blog articles to engaging discussions and innovative projects, the…

    Lisa Miles
    Lisa Miles
  • Celebrating Engineers: The innovators shaping our future

    Celebrating Engineers: The innovators shaping our future

    In a world driven by innovation and technological advancements, engineers stand at the forefront, shaping the future with their groundbreaking work. This week on EngX we’re celebrating the remarkable engineers who have been nominated for and presented with IET Awards. These awards recognise the dedication, creativity, and impact of individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of engineering. From pioneering sustainable energy solutions to developing cutting-edge technologies, these award-winning engineers exemplify the spirit of innovation and excellence. Join us as we delve into their inspiring stories, explore their groundbreaking projects, and celebrate their invaluable contributions to society. Throughout the week, we will highlight their achievements, share their…

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  • River Thames to help power University of East London net zero campus of the future

    River Thames to help power University of East London net zero campus of the future

    The University of East London (UEL) is extending its strategic partnership with global technology company Siemens in a contract that will see the business design and install a Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) to help power its net zero campus of the future. The new WSHP is set to be the largest fitted at any university and will power the university’s Docklands Campus Library and Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability buildings, replacing existing gas boilers – and together with campus existing green energy infrastructure, achieve carbon zero in these spaces. Submerged in the River Thames, the closed-loop system will use a series of pipes to extract natural heat from the water in the Royal Albert Docks, providing a cost-effective heating system which will reduce annual CO2 emissions by 258 tonnes…

  • Empowering the Next Generation: How Apprenticeships Can Transform the Engineering Profession

    Empowering the Next Generation: How Apprenticeships Can Transform the Engineering Profession

    By Kate Grant CEng MIGEM, Director of Asset Operation at National Grid Electricity Transmission In the several years that I have worked as an engineer, the profession has consistently faced what at times feels like an existential question about what can be done to develop a skills pipeline that can meet demand. This question has seemed most acute for the country’s energy sector, where the UK’s ambitious targets around transitioning to a low carbon economy will require the sector to both recruit and train for thousands of new roles over the coming years. Discussions about addressing skills gaps facing the profession often focus on how STEM education can be improved in schools and how to encourage more young people to pursue engineering degrees at university. However, the role of apprenticeships…

  • Award-winning engineer spotlights the importance of apprenticeships

    Award-winning engineer spotlights the importance of apprenticeships

    This National Apprenticeship week (10-16 February) a University of Sunderland apprentice continues to shine a light on the importance of apprenticeships for kickstarting a career. Since starting a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship at Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK in Sunderland, Ross Merryweather has seen his career go from strength to strength. Now Ross has taken an extra step and is studying on a degree apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering at the University whilst continuing to work at Nissan. Ross said: “My apprenticeship journey working as a Quality Engineer at Nissan Sunderland Plant whilst studying engineering at the University has been incredibly rewarding and valuable. “The whole experience has been absolutely fantastic. I’ve been in two different departments now and…

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  • 1GW fusion pilot plant to be built on former nuclear site in Germany

    1GW fusion pilot plant to be built on former nuclear site in Germany

    Fusion energy start-up Focused Energy and German energy company RWE have signed an agreement to build a 1GW fusion power plant at the former Biblis nuclear power plant site in Hesse, Germany, according to Reuters. Fusion is a potential source of almost limitless clean energy, which is seen as vital for energy security and the climate crisis. It uses the same process that powers the Sun by combining two forms of hydrogen and heating them at extreme temperatures. There is currently a worldwide race towards commercialising fusion; however, given the infrastructure needed to produce this energy on a large scale, it is widely considered that it will not form part of our energy mix in the near future. The agreement between Focused Energy and RWE will see a fusion pilot plant built at the Biblis…

  • Energy demand soared in 2024 as heat waves drove consumption

    Energy demand soared in 2024 as heat waves drove consumption

    Consumption of energy from renewables and fossil fuels surged in 2024 because of rising global demand for electricity, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said. In the latest edition of its annual Global Energy Review, the IEA found that global energy demand rose by 2.2% last year – considerably faster than the average annual demand increase of 1.3% between 2013 and 2023. While emerging and developing economies accounted for more than 80% of the increase in global energy demand in 2024, even advanced economies saw rising consumption after years of decline. The last few years have been particularly sluggish, with the Covid-19 pandemic impacting economies worldwide and massively reducing energy demand in 2020, albeit on a temporary basis. While growth soon returned, the Ukraine war…

  • UK installs 25m smart meters but roll-out still below government targets

    UK installs 25m smart meters but roll-out still below government targets

    The smart meter roll-out saw its 25-millionth installation in February, according to energy insight from telecommunications service provider ElectraLink. This news comes as outdated Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters stop working in June 2025. ElectraLink, which manages the Data Transfer Service and facilitates data transfer between energy companies in the UK, has been tracking the smart meter roll-out since 2012. In February 2025, its data revealed that a major milestone had been reached in the UK as the 25-millionth smart meter had been installed. February 2025 saw 194,000 smart meters installed – around 4% fewer than February 2024. East England saw the most installations at 23,000, followed by southern England with 21,000 installations and the East Midlands with 19,000. The…

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