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  • Aspidistra And The Broadcast Group Of The Diplomatic Wireless Service Including The Wartime Transmission Of Black Propaganda

    A talk that features our own Orford Ness aspidistra This is the story of Broadcast Group of the Diplomatic Wireless Service (DWS) which had its origins in the Political Warfare Executive (PWE) at the beginning of WW2.   In 1972 it was amalgamated into the administrative structure of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and was renamed Communications Engineering Department (CED).  The latter had two groups, Broadcast Group which was responsible for transmitters carrying many of the BBC’s World  and Vernacular services, and Communications group which provided radio communications to embassies for diplomatic traffic. In 1986 CED’s Broadcast Group was taken over by the BBC.  In this illustrated talk we will learn first about the transmission of black propaganda and associated activities during…

    Alex Barrett
    Alex Barrett

  • October half term sustainability project for children

    IET 150: My Sustainable Community Competition We’ve launched a competition for children aged 7-14 across the UK, where they can develop a sustainable community for up to 150 homes to be in with a chance  of winning the amazing new LEGO Education SPIKE set! Find out more... It is safe to say that sustainability and climate change are on everybody’s agenda and while us adults are now trying our best to do our bit for the planet, the main driving force behind the future is our younger generation! To help encourage these future difference makers, we have created the IET 150 Sustainability Community Competition, in partnership with Engineering Education Scheme Wales (EESW) as part of our 150th anniversary. We are asking young people from across the UK to consider their community response to sustainability…

    Charlotte Hounsom
    Charlotte Hounsom

  • Me, Myself And I

    In this blog, David James, chairperson of IET Sussex Network, discusses how we perceive ourselves, considering both old philosophical thoughts and behaviour of people in present digital age. I was recently reading a book on philosophy ( Fullerton, 1915 ), as one does during a lockdown, and was particularly interested in the views of philosophers through the ages on the subject of the ’mind’ and how people viewed themselves beyond their physical self. Views lurched from one extreme to the other and were almost always contentious, with different factions holding different views. Early philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle considered the mind to be somehow divorced from the body, like a breath, and then Descartes, in the seventeenth century, decided that the mind was located within the pineal…

    Ferheen Ayaz
    Ferheen Ayaz

  • Contributions to National Development by Malaysian Women Scientists 2022: Nomination of Awards

    Dear members, In conjunction with the International Women’s Day 2022, the Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS) will be organizing a half day National Conference on Contribution to National Development by Malaysian Women Scientists on 5 March 2022 via Online. MINDS would like to recognise the outstanding Malaysian Woman Scientist/ innovator and outstanding Malaysian Young Woman Scientist/innovator below 40 years of age by bestowing the successful candidates with a Life Time Scientific Research Achievement Award and Young Woman Scientist Award respectively.   Thus, MINDS would like to invite Dr. Leong Wai Yie , the Immediate Past Chair of the IET Malaysia Local Network to nominate a high scientific achiever and a young woman scientist from your esteemed organisation for consideration…

    Alison Siu
    Alison Siu

  • Join us as volunteer!

    Dear all members, We are looking for the IET Malaysia Local Network volunteers. Join us and email your interest to the Honorary Secretary at Syuhaida.Ismail@ietvolunteer.org before 15 August 2021

    Alison Siu
    Alison Siu

  • Celebrating the IET's 150th anniversary: timelines of the history of technology

    The History Network has published selected timelines on the history of computing, electronics, power and telecommunications to mark the 150th anniversary of the IET.Interested in how the world of engineering and technology has transformed over the past 150 years? Want to know more about how engineers have changed our lives since the foundation of the IET? The History Network has published selected timelines on the history of computing, electronics, power and telecommunications since 1871. These are selected landmarks in the history of these technologies, and include references to further reading and online resources if you want to discover more. Read the timelines in the History files section.

    Anne Locker
    Anne Locker

  • We Want To Hear From You! Nominate An Engineer Or Technologist

    We're celebrating the impact of engineers and technologists who have changed the world or are revolutionising it now! We want to know who you think should be recognised on our ultimate list. Find out more...   We want to know who inspires you in STEM! Whether they’re from the past, present, or working on something amazing from the future – we want to you to nominate the incredible engineers who are having or had an impact on the world!  Nominate today We also want to show how truly diverse and incredible the engineering and technology professions are and remove age-old, unrepresentative stereotypes of engineering. You can nominate as many people as you like, from the well-known greats of the past, to perhaps someone who was overlooked or not given the credit they deserved. Alternatively, are…

    Charlotte Hounsom
    Charlotte Hounsom

  • The IET150 event: Future of transport industry and impact on the engineering profession

    Dear members, Thank you so much for your contribution to our 150th-anniversary event.  It was a very informative session, and we got great feedback from the industry participants. I believe they got a great overview of where the industry is heading and align their competencies and hone their skills accordingly.  We will organise a proper 150th-anniversary celebratory event at the State Library venue later in the year and will invite your good self to join us. Hopefully, then most of the population would be vaccinated and have fewer disruptions.  Special thanks to our Guest Speaker and Panelist for being so supportive throughout the planning process.  If you want to relive the webinar, you can watch it via FaceBook Live on IET ANZ Young Professionals Campaign .  https://www.facebook.com/IET…

    Alison Siu
    Alison Siu

  • Lucas – A Brief History Of A Great British Company.

    For over 100 years the Lucas companies evolved and developed in line with the growth in mass mobility, starting with  bicycles and extending into motor cars and aircraft. Despite the usual fluctuations in business performance, overall, Lucas can be considered to have been a successful player in its automotive, aerospace and industrial spheres of activity. In a bid to become a global automotive systems supplier, a merger with Varity precipitated a rapid demise of the company bearing the Lucas brand, although many of its former activities continue today under a multiplicity of successors. The presenter has worked for 50 years with Lucas, its customers and one of its successors and so will add a personal dimension to the history of this great British company.   Howard’s presentation is now available…

    Samuel Wane
    Samuel Wane

  • Tune In To The IET’s Engineering Open House Day Live This Friday

    School’s out and from 10am until 3pm this Friday, 23 July, the IET will be hosting its first ever Engineering Open House Day show - live! Packed full of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) fun for children and their families, the interactive show aims to inspire young people to open their eyes to the world of engineering and technology and all the cool and exciting job roles on offer, with the ultimate goal of becoming our next generation of STEM superstars!The engineering marathon explores the worlds of aerospace, electricity, transport, energy and innovations and features BAFTA winning children’s TV presenter and YouTuber Maddie Moate and Science broadcaster, YouTuber and Podcaster, Greg Foot amongst a host of STEM talent! Ella Podmore, Jack Helsewood (Mr World), Sophie Harker…

    EngX Editorial
    EngX Editorial

  • IET West Yorkshire Local Network Prizes for Student Excellence 2020

    The West Yorkshire Local Network Prizes for Student Excellence have now been belatedly (due to corona virus restrictions) awarded for the year 2020. Each award consists of a certificate and £250 plus something significant to add into the student’s CV. We wish all four students further success in their engineering careers. The four 2020 winners are: Sanita Dombrovska (age 28) studying Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Framework in Engineering Technical Support (Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 + BTEC level 3 Diploma in Engineering) at Keighley College. Sam Ferguson (age 19) studying BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing (Mechanical) at Wakefield College. Danny Spink (age 19) studying EAL Level 3 Fabrication and Welding at Leeds City College School of Engineering. Samuel Batchelar…

    Oliver Clarke
    Oliver Clarke

  • International Cost Management Standard (ICMS) 3

    This third edition of ICMS recognises the criticality of consistently reporting carbon emissions if a disaster caused by global climate change is to be averted. By providing a common reporting framework for capital costs, life cycle costs and carbon emissions, it allows their interrelationship to be explored, and provides the data to make decisions about the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the built environment that optimises environmental sustainability.  In addition to extending the use of ICMS to carbon emissions, the Standard Setting Committee has taken this opportunity to add five new project types: ‘Offshore structures’, ‘Near shore works’, ‘Ports’, ‘Waterway works’ and ‘Land formation and reclamation’ as well as making minor modifications in response to feedback received…

    Joanne Longton
    Joanne Longton

  • Arc Flash Risk Management - A Health And Safety Factfile Provided By The IET.

    This IET factfile seeks to set out the key principles of arc flash risk management using a risk-based approach. It is aimed at persons with responsibility for the management of safety in the control and implementation of work on electrical power equipment. Have a look and let us know what you think? Any technical questions or points you want to raise, then comment below and we will get to them.The document describes an approach, based on a hierarchy of risk control measures. It adopts a holistic risk management methodology using the 4Ps of Predict, Prevent, Process and Protect to ensure that arc flash hazards are systematically identified, analysed and prevented from causing harm. Removal of the hazard through working only on or near equipment that is made dead and suitably isolated should…

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • Electrical Safety Management, 7 - 9 September 2021

    According to Ireland’s Health and Safety Authority “In Ireland, there have been 40 electrocutions or deaths from the explosive/burning effects of electricity from 2001 to the end of 2020. Of those, 25 deaths have been associated with a work activity”. It doesn’t seem very many, but one fatality a year represents a loved-one lost, doing their job. Electrical safety in organisations is often the responsibility of non-electrically qualified staff, from facilities managers up to company directors. Is that you? If so, are you confident you know how to manage your organisation’s electrical risk?  This course has helped hundreds of delegates to audit their policies and procedures through the simple approach of the Code of Practice:    "All presenters were engaging. Giving useful and practical examples…

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • High Performing Flexible Railway Systems For The Future, A Joint Institution Seminar With IRSE, IET, IMechE, PWI, IRO And RIA

    The need to provide high performance railway systems has never been greater. While the outlook for the rail sector is bright, it faces many real threats in the post COVID era. This autumn, 5 major institutions and the Railway Industry Association bring together expert speakers from across engineering and operational disciplines to present a vision of “High Performing Flexible Railway Systems for the Future” IET Discount code available - contact lcallaghan@theiet.org  for this code.  Live Q&A on 13 October 2021 and 3 November 2021 at 9am - 10.30am The seminar will cover factors spanning the operational and engineering disciplines, focusing on how they contribute to increasing capacity, reliability, flexibility and resilience, while delivering the high quality of service that customers demand…

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • Quality Attenuation On Broadband Services (IET Anglian Coastal Local Network).

    "If customers don't notice the difference, then they won't want pay for more" explained Gavin Young MIEEE FIET, Head of Fixed Access, Centre of Excellence at Vodafone Group Technology at the 'Quality Attenuation and its Impact on Broadband Service Assurance' webinar organised by the IET Anglian Coastal Local Network hosted by Kevin Foster. Gavin, started at the basics, so as packets go through hops, they either get delayed, or get dropped, ideally, we want zero delay and zero loss, however this never happens, and the difference is known as the 'delta' which is degradation from a perfect state. The delta is dependent on variables such as Wi-Fi issues or rerouting or can now even be serverless apps moving around dynamically. For years broadband has been focused on speed. The more speed meant…

    Rimesh Patel
    Rimesh Patel

  • Professional Registration slides

    The slides from Rob Wright's Webinar presentation (Tuesday 6th July 2021) "Professional Registration" have been uploaded to the "Files" area of the IET Buckinghamshire Community Webpage.

    Andrew Dodd
    Andrew Dodd

  • IET Community Histories

    G'day all Hope this message finds you well. As part of the IET150th anniversary celebration, some LNs in the Asia Pacific region (Queensland, Western Australia, Hong Kong and Brunei) have been chosen to share their history and achievements throughout the years. Do check out their history and also history of other LNs in the other regions (United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific, South Asia and America). Every month 2-3 LN histories will be featured.  https://celebrate150.theiet.org/celebrating-our-history/iet-community-histories/

    Siong Tang
    Siong Tang

  • CPD certificate for "Professional Registration" : 6th July 2021

    CPD certificate for "Professional Registration" : 6th July 2021 Webinar presented by Rob Wright (IET PRA) 2 hours of CPD

    Andrew Dodd
    Andrew Dodd

  • Virtual workshop on Gender Equity and Energy Access in Nigeria

    Thursday 8th July 10am WAT - 12pm WAT  This workshop is intended for professionals across the energy sector including policy bodies, regulatory authorities, NGOs, cooperative societies, international donor agencies, academics and energy enterprises. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucequrjIuG9YdpuCrMN3bo6vxENzGADiL      After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. More information and speaker information can be found on the attached flyer,

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • ICEC World Congress 2022

    ICEC, the International Cost Engineering Council, represents more than 300.000 ICEC Professionals (Cost Engineers; Project Controls Professionals; and Quantity Surveyors), in more than 40 Associations working in more than 120 Countries. The ICEC Professionals work globally in amongst others the building, infra, petrochem, steel, mining, food, manufacturing industries.The ICEC World Congress brings together Principals, Customers, Engineers, Contractors and ICEC Professionals to share experiences and knowledge around the theme of the ICEC World Congress, which is “Predictable Projects in a Dynamic World”. A Dynamic World refers to innovation (technical & IT), environmental challenges (sea rise, sustainability) and economic developments (world markets, COVID). Research shows that large numbers…

    Joanne Longton
    Joanne Longton

  • Slide pack for the Webinar "Holes & Poles"

    Slide pack for the Webinar "Holes & Poles".  These were shown in a Webinar presented by Carl Pimblett and hosted by IET Bucks on Tuesday 18th May. Publication delayed by unexpected circumstances.

    Andrew Dodd
    Andrew Dodd

  • The Future Of Radio Platforms, Content And Discovery

    Radio is one of the top media experiences by hours consumed and ease of consumption makes it ubiquitous. How will the “discoverability wars” shape this industry over the next decade? Which platforms will dominate? How will this change what we listen to? Join us at 15:30 BST on Thursday 15 th July to hear Quentin Howard, former President of the WorldDAB Forum, Michael Hill from Radio Player and Nicky Birch from BBC Sounds discuss these issues. Moderated by Aradhna Tayal from Radio TechCon. Register for the event at this link This event is orgainised by IET Media Technical Network and supported by Radio TechCon

    David Short
    David Short

  • Cyber Threats Facing Legacy Control Systems (IET Scotland South West Network)

    "Responsible engineers need to start to promote cyber resilient systems" explained Nathan Dale, Senior Electrical Engineer from Mott MacDonald, at the 'Cyber Threats Facing Legacy Control Systems' webinar presented by the IET Scotland South West Network. He explained that Operational Technology systems are intelligent services that effect change in an environment, in the older days these were enclosed and disconnected from the outside work, now, physically boundaries have changed. Logical boundaries have moved down the stack whilst physically boundaries have moved up - this has been enhanced because of 'remote access' and new ways to move data around. Often, these new methods of interacting with data have come about quick and fast where legacy systems whose hardware or software components could…

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