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  • Sacred Cows - Revisiting Fundamental Safety Principles

    As a safety engineer for the last 30 years I am used to working within specified limitations. As technology has developed over the last decades, we have managed to improve capacity to a point where these self-imposed industry limitations are now the main constraint on throughput. There has been no serious accident on London Underground since 1975 (Moorgate) and on Network Rail since 2007 (Grayrigg) but will re-assessing these constraints affect the safety of our transport systems and make our journeys less safe? More importantly are we “too safe” at the moment and by revisiting these constraints will we increase (albeit slightly) the risk of an accident, but at the same time reduce the overcrowding and congestion on our roads and thus from a “system” view actually improve safety? This event…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • “Sacred Cows – Revisiting Fundamental Safety Principles”

    As a safety engineer for the last 30 years I am used to working within specified limitations. As technology has developed over the last decades, we have managed to improve capacity to a point where these self-imposed industry limitations are now the main constraint on throughput. There has been no serious accident on London Underground since 1975 (Moorgate) and on Network Rail since 2007 (Grayrigg) but will re-assessing these constraints affect the safety of our transport systems and make our journeys less safe? More importantly are we “too safe” at the moment and by revisiting these constraints will we increase (albeit slightly) the risk of an accident, but at the same time reduce the overcrowding and congestion on our roads and thus from a “system” view actually improve safety? This event…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • How Does The CPD Policy Change Affect You?

    How does the CPD Policy change affect you? In October 2013, The Engineering Council announced an aspiration that by January 2017 all Professional Engineering Institutions will have introduced a policy of random reviewing of Professionally Active Registrants’ CPD Returns. You may have seen from recent promotion that the IET’s Board of Trustees have now agreed that the IET should meet this aspiration, and are extending it as a benefit to all IET members. The IET recognises a number of activities as counting toward your CPD including: Training Courses, Work Experience, Academic study, Volunteering, attending Events and Self-Study – these were explored in a bit more depth in our CPD Elements blog series . What has changed? If you are a member of the IET, then you have already committed to keeping…

    Kathryn Bain
    Kathryn Bain

  • Skylon

    Skylon - The future of Space Transportation. On Thursday 4 June 2015, the IET Eastern Region is organising an event at Duxford IWM where there will be a talk by Richard Bond of Reaction Engines on the revolutionary new UK spacecraft. All attendees will get entry to the museum and a buffet. No fee. Details in the events section of this website.

    David Blake
    David Blake

  • Engineer A Better World

    Some kids are more inquisitive than others. *WATCH* our brand new film. There are %u202A#‎ LittleEngineers%u202C out there everywhere. Today (30th March 2015) is the launch of our ‘Engineer a Better World’ campaign, which aims to tell parents and children, particularly girls, about the diverse range of creative, exciting and challenging careers in modern engineering. To kick off the campaign, we have carried out in-depth and online research with children aged 9-12 and their parents – and produced a short film to demonstrate young people’s natural fascination with everyday engineering problems and solutions: www.engineer-a-better-world.org The research confirms many of the things we have known anecdotally for some time. But it also tells us clearly that if we could consistently show parents…

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award - Open for Entries

    Calling all inspirational young female engineers. The IET has launched its 2015 Young Woman Engineer of the Year (YWE) Awards to celebrate inspirational young women and what they have achieved as engineers. The IET is calling on successful female engineers aged under 35 working in the UK in any engineering discipline, to consider submitting an entry for this renowned industry award, which helps demonstrate how diverse and exciting a career in engineering can be. Entrants do not need to be an IET member to apply. The role of the awards is hugely important, as the IET’s latest Skills and Demand in Industry survey found that only six per cent of the current engineering workforce is female, a figure that has changed little in the past few years. The lack of women in engineering needs to change…

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • IET Wiring Regulations Amendment 3

    The IET has arranged for a presentation on the 3rd amendment to the 17th edition of the Wiring Regulations. Expected changes include improving fire safety aspects of consumer units, and wiring for escape routes. Additional changes will affect the way that electrical installations are designed and inspected. The presentation is aimed at designers, constructors and inspectors of electrical installations and is free of charge. Membership of the IET is NOT required. The presentation will be held at York College, Tadcaster Road, York YO22 2BB, in the Alan Ayckbourn Theatre on 21st April 2015 at 7 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start. Please make sure you register for this event at the following link before 20th April 2015 www.theiet.org/events/local/217066.cfm

    Oliver Clarke
    Oliver Clarke

  • Supporting Event - The Asian Lighting Forum 2015

    Organized by: Hong Kong Trade Development Council Supported by: APP, HKIDA, HKIA, IDSHK, IET Hong Kong Date: 8 April 2015 (Wed) Time: 11am – 3:30pm Venue: Meeting Room N101B, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Enquiry: 2240-4357 Email: joseph.ko@hktdc.org Website: http://www.hktdc.com/fair/hklightingfairse-en/s/601-General_Information/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-International-Lighting-Fair-Spring-Edition/EventSchedule.html The Asian Lighting Forum 2015 , a yearly event which gathers renowned experts such as Philips Electronics HK , Intertek , Hong Kong Airport Authority and Hong Kong Housing Authority to share with us the Global Market trends on lighting as well as Commercial/Technical applications . The forum shall be held on Wednesday, 8 th April during the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair…

    Dodi Mak
    Dodi Mak

  • 100 Years of Women in Transport

    The Women's Engineering Society (WES) is involved in the 100 Years of Women in Transport initiative, and as part of this they are involved in organising a speed mentoring evening, and wondered whether any of our members would be willing to take part in this event (as mentors). The event will be in London sometime in the next few months, so if you would like to be involved, then please contact Jasmine Kerry at JasmineKerry@tfl.gov.uk to let her know, and she will take it from there. It will be an evening event, and mentors need not be from the transport industry. Thank you, Jo

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Election Time Question Time

    With a General Election looming this Question Time style debate invites a panel of representatives from the main political parties to discuss the key issues affecting engineering and construction in the East of England. Panel: Chloe Smith – Conservative Jessica Asato – Labour Adrian Holmes – Green Party Glen Tingle - UKIP More details will be posted here as they are confirmed. Please indicate if you will attend by booking via the 'Book Online' button at the bottom of this page. If you have not used MyICE before, or you are not an ICE member, you will need to register but it's quick and straightforward to do. You do not need to be a member to book or register. Date 8 APRIL 2015 Time 18:00 - 20:00 Event Type Debate Best Western Brook Hotel 2 Barnard Road Bowthorpe Norwich NR5 9JB

    Alex Barrett
    Alex Barrett

  • Visit To Chiltern Railways

    The Railway Network recently organised a visit to Chiltern Railways depot at Aylesbury. A full review of the visit courtesy of Clive Kessell, of the Railway Network volunteers can be found here . Attached are some images taken during the visit courtesy of Clive. The Network would like to extend their thanks to Richard Flint, the Fleet Technical Manager, for giving up his time to explain the depot operation and for conducting the technical visit so enthusiastically.

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie in CEng

  • Get Involved With Your Local Young Professionals Section

    The IET Mersey & Western Cheshire Network are looking for Young Professionals (YPs) to join their Young Professionals Section committee to arrange talks, technical visits and social events aimed at young professionals. Benefits of Volunteering: Make new contacts at all levels of seniority Improve your social and relationship skills Gain essential career experience i.e. leadership, publicity (including social media), event organisation, budget/finance management In order to have a thriving YP section, we welcome all students from relevant academic institutions and YP's working or training in industry. Naturally, full support is given to the YPS Committee, and of course all reasonable expenses are covered. If you are interested, or have any questions, please email Deborah-Claire McKenzie , the…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • The Next IET And I Mech E Cambridge Network Presentation

    » Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) - A Nanometre Scale Perspective . Joint IET and I Mech E presentation on 23 April 2015 - 18:30-20:00 at CUED. SEM has been in use in various applications including aircraft engine failure analysis, medical, mining, electron beam nanolithography and semiconductor integrated circuit inspection. Dr Annie Loo from Zeiss Cambridge, will give a talk on the design, development and use of SEM.

  • Technical Events

    Two technical events are to be held in the Cambridge area on Tuesday 24 March and Thursday 14 May. Both are free to attend. On 24 March the event will be at the Moller Centre and cover LEDs, RF and wireless design - www.motiv8us.co.uk On 14 May there will be a device developers conference at the Belfrey, Cambourne - www.device-developer-conference.co.uk

    David Blake
    David Blake

  • Events Of Interest To You - Types & When

    What types of events are you interested in? e.g. technical seminars, networking wiith other institutions, technical visits or conference? Which day of the week and what time you prefer events to take place? Weekday evening or weekend day? Which day of the week do you prefer? We listen and try to organize events of interest to members. Have your say and participate!

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Your Opinion On The Home Page Of The Toronto Website

    We have mofidied the Home page to make useful information more readily accessible. What do you thin of it? Suggestions are more than welcome.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Porsche Museum Visit Rescheduled

    Thank you all for participating in our Doodle poll. Based on the results we have now rescheduled the visit to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. The new details are: Saturday 9th. May 2015, tour starts at 12:30 Full details available here or in the main IET events calendar.

    Howard Gray
    Howard Gray

  • IET North Yorkshire Network

    The Network organises a programme of engineering activities in the North Yorkshire area. All of these events and activities are made possible by the efforts of a dedicated group of volunteers. If you would like to know more about our committees, or would like to be a volunteer for us, please get in touch with the Network Chairman or Secretary. Faye Banks  –    Chairman and SLO Patrick Mason – Past Chairman Carwyn Jones –  Vice Chairman Cedric Wood - Publicity Daniel Rozday – Secretary Mick Nadin – Committee member  and Yorkshire & Humber Region Chairman Paul Elsome  - Committee Member Paul Smith - Treasurer Prashant Chakravarty   - Committee member Richard Ollerenshaw – Committee Member Stirling Kimkeran - Higher Education Liaison Iain Ross - Committee Member Paul Broadberry - Committee member…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • 2015 Committee members

    Richard Tregaskes Chairman Julian Harvey Secretary Bruno Vieri Treasurer Peter Lo Member David McQuiggan Member Kevin Murray Member Russell Burnham Member

    Former Staff Member
    Former Staff Member

  • IET Volunteer Opportunities In Auckland Region

    1. Project X This is an exciting new initiative which introduces hardware assembly and programming to intermediate school students. If you would like to get more involved, then this could be the perfect opportunity because we are looking for Local volunteers in various roles. Attached please find a file for further information about Project X including the roles and responsibilities for volunteers 2. Auckland Network Committee We are currently looking to grow the IET Auckland Network committee in order to increase the tempo of events being held in 2015. We understand that it’s difficult to volunteer around a busy schedule, but any involvement really can make a difference! There are several events that you can help organise throughout the year, so don’t miss this opportunity and contact me today…

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Would you like to be more involved with the local IET Community?

    Would you like to meet up with fellow-engineers from other organisations ? Do you want to expand your own skills while contributing something to your profession ? Are you interested in attracting the next generation of engineers? Do you want to volunteer to contribute to your local IET community ? The Humber Local Network is seeking to expand its committee. All IET members, from the youngest to the oldest, from all grades, are welcome. If you would like to learn more, do contact us at Phil Rubini , Chairman or Andy Horne , Secretary. We would be very happy to meet informally to introduce ourselves and the role of a Volunteer for the IET. We look forward to hearing from you Phil Rubini and Andy Horne, Humber Network Committee

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Supporting Event - Integrate 2015 Facility Management Conference

    Organized by: International Facility Management Association Hong Kong Chapter Date: 7 May 2015 Time: 9:00-18:00 Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wanchai Enquiry: Ms Bernice Cheng Tel: 2512 0111 Email: integrate@ifma.org.hk Website: www.ifma.org.hk/integrate2015 First held in 1993, IFMA’s annual conferences are of proven success and highly appraised in the region. *integrate| 2015 will feature a number of local and international speakers, education sessions, pre-conference activities, and facility tours. The conference also provides full access to HOFEX, the region’s leading food and hospitality tradeshow. To round of a memorable day, post conference cocktail and IFMA’s 23rd Anniversary Annual Dinner will be held in the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

    Dodi Mak
    Dodi Mak

  • Supporting Event - Hong Kong Electronics Symposium 2015 (HKES2015)

    Date, time & venue 2015-04-17;0900 - 18:00;Charles K. Kao Auditorium, 1/F, Lakeside 2,Hong Kong Science Park, Pak Shek Kok,Sha Tin, Hong Kong Event Organizer: The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Electronics Division Program Highlight "Sustainable IoT Development for Smart Cities" The internet of things (IoT) started in the 1980’s as a concept for inventory management and control, and to date has evolved to become the next wave of mobile computing and communications. According to Gartner, Inc., the population in the world of “internet of things” will be 4.9 Billion in 2015 growing to 25 Billion in 2020 with a spending on services at about US$69.5 Billion in 2015 to US$1.9 Trillion in 2020. A more optimistic report from McKenzie Global Institute suggests this value is at a maximum of US$6…

    Dodi Mak
    Dodi Mak

  • Supporting Event - Build a Secure Cyberspace 2015 Seminar: "Protect Your Web and Mobile Device"

    (17 April 2015 at Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Space Museum) This seminar is co-organised by the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer and Hong Kong Police Force. At this seminar, information security experts will share their experiences as well as explore ways to manage the risks. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese) More Details Link to the ( https://www.hkcert.org/my_url/en/event/15041701 )

    Dodi Mak
    Dodi Mak

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