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  • Pathway to Excellence: Nigeria’s Journey Toward Washington, Sydney, and Dublin Accord Signatory Status

    I work on bridges. On the Lagos Emergency Bridge Repair Works Project with Julius Berger, I spend my days with technicians, craftsmen, and artisans, the skilled hands that hold Nigeria's infrastructure together. Whenever the conversation turns to the future, to careers, to opportunity, I hear the same word repeated like a quiet prayer: japa. Japa, the Yoruba slang for "flee", has become shorthand for the dream that consumes Nigeria's brightest young minds: leave. Get out. Find a future somewhere else. Europe. America. Anywhere but here. It is not laziness or ingratitude. It is a rational response to a system that has, for too long, failed to recognize its own talent. But something is changing. As the Speaker for Young Engineers at the 15th Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture, a…

  • Foothold’s community survey results: What engineers told us about their health, wellbeing and finances

    Every three years Foothold undertakes a wellbeing survey of our community to understand how they are feeling physically, mentally, and financially. This information helps inform our thinking about whether our existing support is relevant, and how we may need to evolve our support in the future. Previous surveys led to us expanding our focus from providing financial support, which started when we made our first grant 125 years ago , to building resilience in our community. This led to the development of our digital health and wellbeing and neurodiversity tools and resources. Foothold truly is a global community, and we were grateful to everyone who took the time to respond, all 469 of you, from 37 different countries! We used a combination of demographic questions alongside the WHOQOL…

  • Nell, Esther and Aunt Effie, the story of Robert H Goddard and the world’s first liquid-fuelled rocket

    Jerry Stone gave an in-depth and thought-provoking presentation on the life and achievements of Robert Goddard at a Beds & Herts event in Futures Place on 21 April 2026. Robert Hutchings Goddard is widely regarded as the father of modern rocketry, a title earned through his visionary ideas and groundbreaking experiments that laid the foundation for space exploration. Born on October 5, 1882, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Goddard showed an early fascination with science and invention. His curiosity was strongly encouraged by his family, particularly his mother, Esther Goddard, who supported his education despite his frequent childhood illnesses. As a young man, Goddard was inspired after reading H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, which sparked his dream of space travel. He pursued physics…

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  • March Highlights on EngX: AI Insights, Inclusive Voices and Engineering Impact

    March was a month packed with fresh technical thinking, practical guidance, and human‑centred stories across the EngX community. From deep dives into industrial AI to personal reflections from engineers shaping their workplaces, here’s your roundup of what captured attention and sparked conversation this month. AI in Manufacturing: Why So Many Initiatives Stall One of the most thought‑provoking reads this month came from Dr Paul Johnson , whose article AI in Manufacturing: Why Most Initiatives Fail & How to Deliver Real Engineering Value explores why organisations continue to struggle with turning AI investment into meaningful operational outcomes. Johnson illustrates this through a real‑world predictive maintenance example where an AI model successfully identified early warning signs…

  • February Highlights on EngX: AI shifts, cyber reality checks, and conversations that got us thinking

    February on EngX brought another lively mix of thought‑provoking blogs, practical engineering discussions and broader reflections on how technology is shaping the world we work in. From unravelling sustainability terminology to exploring the foundations of AI, assessing the UK's cyber readiness and reflecting on the potential of hydro sites for pumped‑storage energy, the community continued to share knowledge and support one another. Here’s a round‑up of what caught the eye this month. Blogs worth a read ClimateTech, CleanTech, DeepTech… what’s the difference? Dr. Mohammad Harris tackled an issue that resonates across engineering and sustainability circles, the confusing overlap between terms like climate tech, clean tech and deep tech. Speaking from industry experience, he explained…

  • Innovation, Safety and Systems Thinking: January highlights on EngX

    The start of a new year always brings fresh conversations, new ideas, and thoughtful reflection, and January on IET EngX was no exception. From forward looking technical insights and policy discussions to lively forum debates and career focused questions, our community has been busy sharing knowledge and supporting one another. Here’s a roundup of some of the blogs and discussions that caught our attention during January 2026 and sparked great engagement across the platform. Blogs worth a read From racing cars to electric dreams: the origins of EV innovation One of the standout career‑focused blogs this month explored the career of Sir John Samuel from his early roots of electric vehicle innovation and tracing his journey from motorsport engineering to pioneering EV development. Personal…

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Latest Partner News

  • Josie Harries discusses how Domino is working to increase support for women in the workplace

    Encouraging women to choose careers in STEM subjects has been top of the agenda for many years – but what fresh ideas can you introduce within the workplace to attract and support female employees? At Domino, we are committed to improving the gender ratio in leadership roles within a business to 40% by 2030. This target, endorsed from Board level down, now stands at 25%, from a starting figure of 18%. Support networks Recently we re-launched our Women@Domino global network to promote inclusion within the business and facilitate the sharing of ideas and experiences, as well as networking, mentoring, events and training. Gender was also one of three key areas in our new Inclusion & Diversity strategy. The network is not limited to female employees; male colleagues are encouraged to participate…

  • Road to Engineering event introduces children to the world of engineering

    BAE System's Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK), Barrow-in-Furness successfully hosted the 6th Road to Engineering event which took place over three action-packed days. Over 200 children from the Furness area participated in the event which aims to inspire future careers in Engineering. This year's theme was 'Adapt and Change' following the British Science week theme. Supporting the event were the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, Barrow District of Associate Engineers and the Royal Institute of Naval Architects who contributed valuable insight, merchandise and STEM packs for schools. Stephen Rowe, Project Director of Engineering Transformation said, "It was a privilege to attend the Road to Engineering event and…

  • H&MV Engineering appointed as principal designer and contractor for the Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

    H&MV Engineering has been appointed as principal designer and contractor for the delivery of the 400 kV grid connection and electrical infrastructure for the Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – the largest of its kind in the UK and among the largest in Europe. This landmark project, led by Fidra Energy and backed by major investment from EIG and the UK Government’s National Wealth Fund (NWF), has now reached financial close with construction commencing immediately. Located on the site of the former Thorpe Marsh coal-fired power station in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, the 1,400MW / 3,100MWh facility will be capable of exporting over 2 million MWh annually, supplying clean energy to approximately 785,000 homes. Once operational in mid-2027, it will be three times larger than…

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots to tackle baggage handling shortages

    Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce robotic baggage handlers at Tokyo airport to speed up the process of loading and offloading aircraft. Until now, baggage handling has been exclusively handled by humans alongside a complex suite of conveyor belts and trucks. JAL said that humanoid robots would be needed for the task as the limited space near aircraft requires the full degree of human motion. Being human-shaped also allows the robots to be introduced without significant modifications to existing airport facilities or aircraft structures. In the future, JAL said it could deploy the robots across a range of tasks, from loading baggage to cabin cleaning, and even operating the specialised vehicles and equipment used at airports to service aircraft during turnarounds between flights. The…

  • Almost half of London jobs could see tasks automated by AI

    A report published by City Hall has revealed the jobs in London most at risk from GenAI. The report reveals that London’s workforce is more exposed to GenAI than any other region in the UK. It finds that least 46% of London’s workers (around 2.4 million people) are in roles where GenAI could automate a share of their tasks. This is substantially higher than the UK average of 38%. In the foreword to the report, London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan said: “For a city like London – a global centre for finance, the creative industries, professional services and technology – the implications are profound. “AI presents extraordinary opportunities to boost productivity, improve public services and create new, high-quality jobs. But if its adoption is not handled responsibly, it also brings real risks…

  • Boeing tests autonomous drone for midair refuelling of military aircraft

    A drone that can autonomously attach to fighter jets to refuel them mid-flight has been tested by Boeing. The unmanned MQ-25A Stingray completed a two-hour flight where it demonstrated its ability to autonomously taxi, take off, fly, land and respond to commands from mission control. Once airborne, the Stingray stuck to a pre-determined mission plan that showed its capabilities as an aerial refuelling tanker for Boeing’s Super Hornet aircraft. The Stingray is capable of travelling around 930km/h while delivering 7,250kg of fuel in a bid to effectively double the combat radius of the Super Hornet. “Today’s successful flight builds on years of learning from our MQ-25A T1 prototype and represents a major maturation of the programme,” said Dan Gillian, vice-president at Boeing Air Dominance…

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