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  • Inside the Mind of a Hacker: Navigating Cyber-Attacks with Industry Leaders

    Inside the Mind of a Hacker: Navigating Cyber-Attacks with Industry Leaders

    In an era where digital threats loom large, understanding the anatomy of a hack has never been more crucial. The recent IET webinar, "The Anatomy of a Hack," brought together leading experts to unravel the complexities of cyber-attacks and share invaluable insights on safeguarding digital content. From the emotional rollercoaster experienced during a breach to the cutting-edge techniques employed by ethical hackers, this webinar was a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone invested in cybersecurity. Join us as we delve into the key highlights and discover how to fortify your defences against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Stephen Stewart a committee member of the IET Media Network opened the session by highlighting the importance of content security in the media industry. He…

  • Deaf Awareness Week

    Deaf Awareness Week

    This year’s theme is Beyond the Silence It’s Deaf Awareness Week (5 - 11 May), and this year’s theme of “Beyond Silence” encourages a greater understanding of the diverse ways in which Deaf and hard-of-hearing people communicate, from British Sign Language (BSL) to lip-reading, written communication, and assistive technology. It also highlights the social, cultural, and professional barriers that many Deaf individuals face, advocating for improved accessibility, inclusivity, and equal opportunities. The definition of ‘Deaf’ has many guises, from being hard-of-hearing to totally Deaf, this year’s campaign is to reflect and engage beyond the simple acknowledgment of ‘Deaf’, and to: - Delve deeper into what it means to be Deaf - learn how can we work together to make those around us understand…

    Teresa
    Teresa
  • North Devon Robotics Challenge 2025

    North Devon Robotics Challenge 2025

    Teams of Year 7 students from Devon Schools came together on Wednesday 26th March at Petroc College in Barnstaple for the conclusion of the third annual North Devon Robotics Challenge, sponsored by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. The teams, comprising four pairs of Year 7 students had been working on four challenges, which they had been provided by the event organisers, for six weeks, in after school clubs or lunchtime clubs. One of the challenges was to design a conceptual robot to help with maintenance of roads, rivers or land, while the other three challenges required Edison robots to be programmed to address specified challenges. The first programming challenge was to program the robot to drive around a figure-of-8 circuit as many times as possible in one minute, without…

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  • Reconnect and share: IET EngX is back online!

    Reconnect and share: IET EngX is back online!

    I’m happy to announce that EngX is now back online and ready for you to dive back in! Over the past couple of weeks, colleagues have been hard at work on essential updates and improvements to our systems at the IET. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Back to Posting! Now that we're back online, you can again start sharing your questions , projects, and insights with the EngX community. Whether you're looking to seek advice, collaborate on a new project or simply catch up with fellow engineers, our online community is here to support you. Freshen up your profile. When you log back in, take a moment to update your profile information and refresh your profile image. A fresh profile helps others recognise you and understand your expertise. Here's how to do it…

    Lisa Miles
    Lisa Miles
  • 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…

    Lisa Miles
    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

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Latest Partner News

  • Apprentice's 5,000-mile trip to become a training master

    Apprentice's 5,000-mile trip to become a training master

    An apprentice at the University of Sunderland took a trip of a lifetime to become a training master. Steve Simm, who studies on the Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) Apprenticeship at the University, travelled over 5,500 miles to Japan to be certified as an Overseas Monozukuri Education Master Trainer for Unipres. Receiving this accreditation means that Steve will be able to deliver in-house Japanese-style training in the UK, enhancing the teaching he already delivers through a range of level 2 apprenticeships at the Unipres Training Academy. Steve said: “This trip to Japan was fantastic. Over the four-day training course, I’ve been able to enrich my own professional development which now enables me to incorporate Japanese-style teaching into the training academy here in the UK. “While…

  • Positive impact of apprentices celebrated at awards ceremony

    Positive impact of apprentices celebrated at awards ceremony

    The achievements of University of Sunderland apprentices have been celebrated at a special awards ceremony to mark the end of National Apprenticeship Week. The University’s annual awards recognise the efforts and contributions that its current and graduate apprentices make in the region and amplifying the organisations that create these opportunities. The apprentices taking home prizes this year are: Steph Capewell, founder and CEO of Sunderland-based baby bank charity Love, Amelia – Community Impact Award ( Senior Leader Apprenticeship ) Yan Cunningham, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust – Impact and Research Award ( Advanced Clinical Practitioner ) Hannah Woodward, Bright Futures NE – Apprentice of the Year ( Community and Youth Work ) Scott Simpson, Kasai UK …

  • BMT and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK collaborate to advance autonomous maritime navigation with SEAS testing

    BMT and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK collaborate to advance autonomous maritime navigation with SEAS testing

    Advancing maritime autonomy safety: BMT’s SEAS testing paves the way for uncrewed vessel operations BMT has successfully partnered with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) to advance autonomous maritime navigation by utilising BMT’s proprietary Synthetic Environment Assurance Service (SEAS) testbed. This collaboration rigorously assessed AEUK’s cutting-edge autonomous navigation system, ARCIMS, delivering critical insights into its decision-making capabilities and compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs). ARCIMS, a leading-edge maritime platform designed for modularity and adaptability, offers advanced capabilities for autonomous mine warfare and unmanned vessel operations. Leveraging its proprietary SEAS testbed, BMT evaluated the ARCIMS system’s ability…

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • Cow manure transformed by researchers into manufacturing-grade cellulose

    Cow manure transformed by researchers into manufacturing-grade cellulose

    Researchers have extracted cellulose strands from cow manure and turned them into manufacturing-grade cellulose for use in everyday items such as surgical masks and food packaging. Cellulose is one of the world’s most commonly used manufacturing materials and can be found in items including cling film, paper products, textiles, foods and pharmaceuticals. While cellulose can be extracted organically from plants, it is more often than not produced synthetically using toxic chemicals. Cellulose also exists in the manure of grass-eating animals, such as cows, because they do not fully digest plant material. Manure is a growing problem worldwide, as farmers are producing more manure than they can legitimately use as fertiliser. Research in 2019 estimated that the amount of animal waste…

  • Amazon advances factory automation with new ‘sense of touch’ robots

    Amazon advances factory automation with new ‘sense of touch’ robots

    Amazon has introduced its first robot with a sense of touch that it says heralds a “fundamental leap forward in robotics”. The new Vulcan robot was officially unveiled at Amazon’s Delivering the Future event in Dortmund, Germany. Under trial for the past year at warehouses in Germany and the US, it represents a step change from typical “numb and dumb” industrial robots. With its robotic arm and grabbing tool, Vulcan uses “force feedback sensors” to grab and stow items without causing damage. “Vulcan represents a fundamental leap forward in robotics,” said Aaron Parness, Amazon director of applied science. “It’s not just seeing the world – it’s feeling it, enabling capabilities that were impossible for Amazon robots until now.” Vulcan will join the wide array of robots already in use…

  • Aviation movement calls for urgent action on industry’s climate impact

    Aviation movement calls for urgent action on industry’s climate impact

    The newly launched ‘Call Aviation to Action’ movement is calling on aviation professionals to “urgently and decisively” address the industry’s growing climate impact. Aviation is widely recognised as a hard to abate sector, along with shipping, construction and steelmaking. Although there are mandates in place for the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and much research into hydrogen-powered and electric aircraft – as well as other designs and technologies including blended wing aircraft – these all remain in the early stages. It is considered highly unlikely that the aviation sector will be able to reduce emissions as quickly as other sectors. Just last week, a study found that emissions from European airlines have soared to pre-Covid-19 levels. While aircraft production targets…

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