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  • From 5G to 6G: The Race to Build the AI-Native Network

    The Quiet Uplink Crisis For years, mobile networks were built around a simple asymmetry: users download far more than they upload. A smartphone streaming video pulls megabytes from the network while sending only a trickle of acknowledgment packets back. Downlink was the engineering priority; uplink was an afterthought. AI is rewriting that assumption with urgency. As on-device intelligence moves from novelty to necessity — real-time scene recognition, generative image editing, cloud-assisted video synthesis — it is the uplink that buckles first. Industry lab measurements make the scale of the problem concrete. Advanced 5G: The Bridge We Are Already Building The good news is that operators do not need to wait for 6G to address the uplink gap. Advanced 5G — encompassing 3GPP Releases…

    Soubhagya Ranjan Mohapatra
    Soubhagya Ranjan Mohapatra

  • A Safety Checklist for Workplace Hazards: 10 Essential Tips Every Professional Should Know

    Every professional, regardless of their field, knows that workplace hazards can arise in many forms. They can be physical, like slippery floors, or related to health, such as exposure to chemicals. Understanding these risks is crucial to creating a safe working environment. This checklist provides essential tips to help you identify and mitigate hazards, ensuring a safer, more efficient workplace for everyone. 1. Identify Common Hazards The first step in managing workplace hazards is identifying the specific risks present. Some common hazards include: Slips, trips, and falls: These represent 25% of reported workplace injuries according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Exposure to harmful chemicals: Approximately 13% of work-related injuries stem from chemical exposure. …

    Paul Lino Galutira
    Paul Lino Galutira

  • Stories from neurodivergent engineers

    Helen, Tim and Charlie discuss getting a diagnosis and the workplace adjustments that work for them. Neurodivergent people have always been part of the engineering world. Their creativity, curiosity, pattern‑spotting and ability to hyperfocus have shaped entire industries. Yet many neurodivergent engineers are still working without the support and understanding they need to thrive. To explore this, we sat down with three neurodivergent members of the engineering community: Helen Cumming , Chartered Engineer with ADHD and dyslexia Tim Rutter , Chartered Mechanical Engineer with ADHD and autism Charlie Loughlin , Data Manager with ADHD, former IET member Together, they talked about how understanding themselves and advocating for their needs at work has changed everything.…

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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

  • Quantum navigation system fitted to London train offers alternative to unreliable GPS

    Network Rail is introducing quantum navigation technologies that can measure the position of trains with extreme precision. The location of trains on the network is typically determined using an electric track circuit that runs a current from one rail to the other through a relay. When a train runs on a section, it causes the current to bypass the relay, which is picked up by the signalling network. This is also supplemented by various technologies, including GPS and automatic warning systems that can monitor the exact position of carriages. But these technologies are vulnerable to a number of faults that can cause major delays including broken rails, a blown fuse, faulty electrical parts, cable theft or loose connections, all of which form a break in the track circuit. Network Rail is…

  • UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling alongside renewables, says industry body

    UK domestic oil and gas production in the North Sea should continue alongside the expansion of offshore wind capacity to secure energy supply, according to an Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) report. In its Business outlook report 2026, OEUK warns that the UK “urgently” needs to produce its own oil and gas because without it the country risks becoming reliant on “energy imports at a time of rising global instability”. According to its analysis, oil and gas still supplies around 75% of the UK’s energy needs and is expected to meet around one-fifth of demand by 2050. David Whitehouse, chief executive of OEUK, said: “This is not an either renewables or oil and gas scenario. We urgently need greater supplies of secure, domestically produced energy including oil and gas, which will remain a critical…

  • UK injects £100m into mothballed CO2 plant due to shortages from the Iran war

    A mothballed factory in Teeside that produced carbon dioxide will be reopened with £100m in government funding because of fears the UK could face shortages of the gas following the war in Iran. The Ensus plant primarily manufactured bioethanol and outputs CO2 as a by-product, but it was shuttered last year after a trade deal removed tariffs on ethanol imports from the US. CO2 is a vital component in healthcare and food production, where it’s used to make fertilisers and packaging that keeps food fresh. But the war in Iran is increasingly disrupting the production of fertiliser in Europe, leading the government to reopen the plant to ensure supplies remain secure. The Department for Business and Trade said it had intentionally kept the facility on standby after its closure in the autumn…

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