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  • Reflections on Justice for the Accused event; how technology and AI may improve the efficiency and fairness of the justice system

    At The Old Bailey, London, in February 2026, the Justice For All series of events covered the topic of Justice for the Accused: an “in-depth examination of the rights of the accused, delays in the Courts and justice systems, and the critical importance of procedural fairness and access to legal representation”. Hosted by Alderman and Sheriff Robert Hughes-Penney, Sheriff and Deputy Keith Bottomley, and His Honour Judge Mark Lucraft KC, the event considered how technology and AI may improve the efficiency and fairness of the justice system. The keynote speech was given by Master of the Rolls the Rt. Hon. Sir Geoffrey Vos, and the panellists were the Rt Hon David Gauke, Prof. Richard Susskind CBE KC (Hon), Charlie Taylor, Katie Wheatley, and Andrea Coomber KC (Hon). The event covered many…

  • We've published our 2025 EDI Year in Review

    We’re very pleased to share that our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Year in Review 2025 has now been published. This annual report summarises our progress, impact and collective commitment to advancing EDI across the IET and the wider engineering and technology community. 2025 was a year of action, and the report highlights several achievements we can all be proud of, including: Key Achievements Launching of our new EDI Strategy 2025–2030 , setting clear priorities around disability and gender inclusion to guide our work for the next five years. Upper‑quartile ranking in the Royal Academy of Engineering and Science Council’s EDI Progression Framework , reflecting strong progress across outreach, awards, governance, engagement and accessibility. Welcoming WISE into the IET …

  • Making Marks: the ripple of a STEM pioneer

    Anne Locker, Library and Archives Manager In 2026, we celebrate the 120 th anniversary of the Royal Society awarding Hertha Ayrton the Hughes medal for her contributions to science. Seven years earlier, she became a Member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, now the IET, the first woman to do so. Hertha’s legacy extends beyond her important contributions to science and engineering. She was a prominent campaigner for women’s suffrage, a supportive friend to Marie Curie and one of the founder members of Girton College’s first fire brigade! Discover more about Hertha and her impact on the 20 th century, and join us to celebrate her life and legacy in 2026 . To find out how to get involved, have a look at the links at the end of this blog. Hertha Ayrton (IET Archives) …

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  • 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…

  • December Highlights on EngX: Celebrations, reflections and a look to the future

    December on EngX had that familiar end‑of‑year feeling, a blend of celebration, reflection, and excitement for what’s ahead. It was a month filled with stories of global impact, technical achievement, and inspiring people across our engineering community. Celebrating Global Communities and a year of impact One of the most uplifting posts this month came from Mariana Vazquez in Celebrating Our Global Communities: A Year of Impact and Innovation . It offered a wonderful look at just how far the IET’s volunteer‑driven activities reached in 2025. She shared that the IET’s Local and Technical Networks delivered over 900 events globally , welcoming more than 51,000 participants , with activity across 25+ countries . Technical Networks also expanded their reach, with webinars accessed in 101…

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  • 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…

  • In-flight Broadband Connectivity and Experimentation for Beyond 5G Networks “AeroNet”

    This work is supported by the HORIZON-MSCA-2024-SE-01-01, Project ID 101236523 and Innovate UK. Total amount is €1.8 million for five Universities and 3 Industries in EU and UK. Raed A Abd-Alhameed, Viktor Doychinov, Vuong Mai, Ifiok Otung University of Bradford, (UoB), Organisation in United Kingdom London South Bank University (LSB), Organisation in United Kingdom Technische Universität Dresden (TDN) - Organisation in Germany University of Athens (UoA) - Organisation in Greece University of Trento (UDT) - Organisation in Italy Fogus Innovations and Services PC (FGS) - Organisation in Greece Sigint Solutions Ltd (SGT) - Organisation in Cyprus JIO Platforms (JIO) - Organisation in Estonia Fogus Innovations and Service P.C. (FGS), Athens, Greece Sigint Solutions Ltd (SGT), Nicosia, Cyprus…

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • High-res 3D scans reveal new details of 3.67-million-year-old ‘Little Foot’ fossil

    A digital reconstruction of the face of the millennia-old fossil ‘Little Foot’ offers fresh insight into early human evolution, according to a study. The study, led by researchers at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa, used advanced 3D scanning technology to digitally reconstruct the fossilised face of Little Foot. First discovered in South Africa’s Sterkfontein Caves in 1994, Little Foot is one of the most complete skeletons of an early human, or hominin, ever found. Since then the skeleton has been much studied; however, investigation of the face has been challenging due to distortion caused by millions of years of geological processes. Researchers have found it impossible to correct these distortions using physical reconstruction methods. Partnering with the UK’s national…

  • Sponsored by WAGO block content (energy + design)

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  • Robot-assisted prostate surgery carried out remotely between London and Gibraltar

    A remote, robot-assisted telesurgery has been carried out on a patient 2,400km away in Gibraltar in a UK first. The prostatectomy – a removal of the prostate gland – was carried out in real time via telesurgery using the Toumai Robotic System. Professor Prokar Dasgupta used two screens during the procedure, which was carried out in London. One showed the surgical room in Gibraltar and the other showed the surgery itself taking place. A secure, high-performance network infrastructure was used to provide the real-time connection needed to safely perform the surgery with a time lag of around 48 milliseconds. It also had an emergency back-up link that operated over 5G in the event of networking issues, and a medical team in Gibraltar also remained on standby. The robot was equipped with a…

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