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  • Engineered in Your Imagination - Christmas Lecture

    This year’s lecture was delivered by Professor Danielle George from Manchester University. The Lecture was titled “Engineered in Your Imagination” and was a development of her 2014 Royal Institution Lecture which she delivered on BBC4 over three nights in December 2014. Danielle delivered her lecture to enthralled audiences in the Great Hall in Manchester University’s Sackville St building, and also at Loreto Sixth Form College, Her exciting demonstrations involved glassless Light bulbs immersed in Liquid Nitrogen, 3D video images utilising Raspberry Pi computers showing leaping audience volunteers suspended in the air, and audience volunteers undertaking Visual Reality Big Dipper rides whilst carrying trays of Champagne glasses . All of these demonstrations were used by Danielle to encourage…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Please vote in the SGM

    I know it's a busy time of year for everyone, but this is just a reminder to please vote in the upcoming SGM. In case there's any confusion, the last SGM was to acertain if the membership wanted to progress with the new governance structure, or come up with a different new one. This was brought about my a number of members who felt that G4F was not the right way to go, but that a change still needed to be made. The outcome of that SGM was made to continue down the G4F track. And we are now at the second SGM, where the membership needs to vote on whether or not to implement G4F. The resolutions you will be voting on are changes to the by-laws and regulations of the IET. Please make the time to vote, it is important that the outcome reflects what the membership actually wants. If you have any…

    Karla Smith
    Karla Smith

  • Please Vote! (IET SGM On G4F)

    I know it's a busy time of year for everyone, but this is just a reminder to please vote in the upcoming SGM. In case there's any confusion, the last SGM was to acertain if the membership wanted to progress with the new governance structure, or come up with a different new one. This was brought about my a number of members who felt that G4F was not the right way to go, but that a change still needed to be made. The outcome of that SGM was made to continue down the G4F track. And we are now at the second SGM, where the membership needs to vote on whether or not to implement G4F. The resolutions you will be voting on are changes to the by-laws and regulations of the IET. Please make the time to vote, it is important that the outcome reflects what the membership actually wants. If you have any…

    Karla Smith
    Karla Smith

  • How To Recognise And Record Professional Development Opportunities

    It is easy to recognise training courses and seminars that you have attended as learning opportunities, and course outlines often come with predetermined learning outcomes or objectives which can help you to shape your reflection on the training and how it has affected your practice. It is informal or unplanned learning that is often harder to define and recognise, but often this can be the most useful type of development and can contribute valuable hours of CPD to your professional development records as well as supporting any applications for professional registration. Recognising Learning Opportunities Ad hoc or workplace learning makes up a large percentage of how you will demonstrate that you have reached or are maintaining the competences for professional registration. Whether it is what…

    Kathryn Bain
    Kathryn Bain

  • Tech Bite – Satellite Systems For Future Cities

    Following on from the TPN’s Satellite Space Systems for Cities of the Future seminar in September , we have put together a Tech Bite from the event which you can find on this webpage along with some other excellent content that we captured at the event. Community members help in promoting this Tech Bite to colleagues/contacts and posting to any social media accounts is much appreciated.

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • The IET Scotland Christmas Lecture 2015 Has Come To An End

    4 venues, 5 lectures and 1200 happy attendees later, the IET Scotland Christmas Lecture 2015 has come to an end. See some of the highlights here.

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • The IET Scotland Christmas Lecture 2015 Has Come To An End

    4 venues, 5 lectures and 1200 happy attendees later, the IET Scotland Christmas Lecture 2015 has come to an end. See some of the highlights here.

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • IET Scotland Christmas Lecture 2015 - 5 lectures, 4 venues, 1200 happy attendees

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    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • Report on the 10th IET International Conference on Advances in Power System Control, Operation and Management (APSCOM 2015)

    APSCOM 2015 with the theme of “Powering Our Society towards Sustainable Future- Challenges, Needs, Solutions and Opportunities of Modern Power System” was organized by Power & Energy Section (PES), and was successfully held from 8 to 12 November 2015 at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. The objective of the conference was to provide a forum for engineers from the utilities, industries, academics, and interested parties to discuss and share their views on issues on state-of-the-art technology. It was our great honour that Mr. K.S. Wong, JP, Secretary for the Environment delivered an opening address to kick off the International Conference. The Conference was attended by over 180 delegates and guests. Renowned experts including Prof. Saifur Rahman from Virginia Polytechnic Institute…

    Dodi Mak
    Dodi Mak

  • Enabling Innovation - Transforming The Role Of The Engineer In Society

    Event held on 21st January 2016 from 6:30 pm. Presntation starts at 7 pm and lasts for about an hour. See attached flyer for details.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • A Straight Road For The ARTS TPN In 2015

    Although very busy this year in their professional lives, the ARTS volunteers found time to get involved in the following activities: Mike Knowles hosted an afternoon seminar in February at the University of Sunderland to discuss Telematics Research. John Walker organised a debate on Peak Car Usage which was co-located at Traffex 2015 and facilitated by the ITS UK. We also took the opportunity to film a number of demonstrations and short videos throughout the day, with input from exhibitors on a number of pertinent questions relating to the future of transport, some of which were controversial i.e. Is the government deterring car Ownership? Cars of the Future - how is the car marketing changing? Are driverless cars the future? What is the future of Public Transport? You can view the demos and…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Winter 2015 newsletter now available

    Get the latest newsletter from the History TPN, including news of recent and upcoming events and articles on Oliver Heaviside and Thomas Parker. https://communities.theiet.org/communities/files/214/10156#.VnE2J0qyOko

    Anne Locker
    Anne Locker

  • NASA Space Shuttle Program - IET Manchester Lecture Dec 2015

    IET Manchester invited NASA engineer Dr Ravi Margasahayam to deliver two talks on the 10th December 2015. Both are now available to watch online. " NASA Space Shuttle Program" was aimed at members of the IET and members of public, and " Reaching New Heights: A career in STEM" was aimed at college students. This event was organised jointly by IET Manchester Power Technical Group and Young Professionals Network. Thank you once again for those who attended, our committee members, Dr Ravi Margasahayam and NASA.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Another Successful Year For The Railway Network In 2015

    During 2015 Jon Hemsley Network Chairman found time to record this video promoting the Network Volunteers from the Railway Network helped to organise this excellent series of events: Richard Flint organised a visit to the Chiltern Railways Depot at Aylesbury. Clive Kessell produced this blog and images from the event. In March, Roger Short and Andy Heath gave an evening seminar on Railway Signalling Research – how the past made the present up in Derby which attracted an excellent audience. In May the Network teamed up with the other Transport Networks for an evening seminar organised by Peter Sheppard on Sacred Cows - Revisiting Fundamental Safety Principles In June the YP Group organised their annual Railway Quiz night with Peter Sheppard once again taking control of the questions in a uniform…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • The Sky Wasn’t The Limit For The Satellite Systems & Applications Network In 2015

    During 2015 Chris Brunskill took on the Chairman’s role with Mike Adams supporting him as Vice Chairman. Its been an excellent year for the Network, especially in relation to gathering content from various events/conferences. Here’s what they managed to achieve in 2015: Filmed at UK Space Conference 2015 – click here to view the short videos produced at this conference including our highly viewed Skylon Video. Space Based Systems for Future Cities Seminar at Harwell SatCom Course – organised and delivered by the Events Production & Services team Mars and the UK, Yesterday and Tomorrow – joint with Aerospace and Robotics & Mechatronics Filmed some short videos at QinetiQ Farnborough: What happens in a human centrifuge? How are thrusters used in space? The ExoMars Rovers journey to find life…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • What A Year For The Aerospace Network

    2015 has been an exciting year for the Aerospace Network in terms of activities, development and interaction with other organisations/Institutions. In terms of succession planning, Phil Cutcher the outgoing Chairman handed over the chair to David Lindley mid-year who and found the time to film this video and Alexis Colyer and Janice Man joined the Executive Team. Lee Murton set up and is now chairing a Young Aerospace Professionals Group with Sam Lee and Chia Loon Leng j oining Lee on the Group. During 2015 the Network volunteers found time to organise the following events: Future of Aviation Technology Conference in Singapore – joint with Singapore Network and British High Commission see issue 39, page 18 via this link Military Aviation Authority Airworthiness Requirements and Intricacies…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Tim Peake successful launch from Baikonur

    Tim Peake, the first Briton to go to the International Space Station on a trip funded by the UK government, has just taken off from Baikonur Cosmodrome in a Russian Soyuz TMA-19M space capsule which will dock at the International Space Station. Tim is the first Briton to fly to space under the flag of the European Space Agency (Esa), and has more than 3,000 flight hours on various types of aircraft. With him in the Soyuz capsule is American Tim Kopra and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko. A few months ago the IET Satellite Systems & Applications Network filmed some short videos at QinetiQ Farnborough which relate to space travel and will be of interest to members of the community. What happens in a human centrifuge ? How are thrusters used in space ? The ExoMars Rovers journey to find life…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Tim Peake has a successful launch from Baikonur

    Tim Peake, the first Briton to go to the International Space Station on a trip funded by the UK government, has just taken off from Baikonur Cosmodrome in a Russian Soyuz TMA-19M space capsule which will dock at the International Space Station. Tim is the first Briton to fly to space under the flag of the European Space Agency (Esa), and has more than 3,000 flight hours on various types of aircraft. With him in the Soyuz capsule is American Tim Kopra and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko. A few months ago the IET Satellite Systems & Applications Network filmed some short videos at QinetiQ Farnborough which relate to space travel and will be of interest to members of the community. What happens in a human centrifuge ? How are thrusters used in space ? The ExoMars Rovers journey to find life…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • KYC, Cyber Crime And Identity Fraud

    Most people are able to use the features of smart devices - so they know how to enable protection features to set passwords or enable lock time on devices. Smart phones now offer app management functions that also introduce a layer of defence so regulars are now on the best part of security able to be assured they are using the device safely - however - their activities can still get compromised. Some retail apps are predictive so can suggest items to users based on other app activities or even exist part of a wider ecosystem making one-click transaction automated. The city of London reported that during xmas 2014 over 16.5 million pounds of fraud was reported and The Office for national Statistics found that 2.5 cybercrimes and over 5m cases of online fraud was committed within England and…

  • Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Conference in Bangalore

    The IET Aerospace Network recently participated in an Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Conference in Bangalore which was held as part of the UK-India Manufacturing Week. The events showcased the UK and India’s research and innovation strengths, and manufacturing opportunities in the automotive, aerospace and defence sectors. The conference encouraged companies and researchers to explore collaboration and trade opportunities between the two countries. The Bangalore event held as a precursor to the IETs Lord Austin Lecture discussed new trends, latest advancements and implications of technologies in the aerospace sector. David Lindley, Chairman of the IET's Aerospace Technical Professional Network, who presented at the conference, said aerospace engineering is a critical aspect of the "Make…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • IET Tribology Tour 2015-16: Bringing Tribology to Life

    I see that there is a joint event happening between the Northern Ireland LN and the Tribology TPN. If you want a short intro to Tribology before you attend the event in Northern Ireland - view this short video on iet.tv and then register to attend to find out lots more.

  • IET Tribology Tour In Northern Ireland

    IET Tribology Tour 2015-16: Bringing Tribology to Life Want a short intro to Tribology before you attend the event in Northern Ireland - view this short video on iet.tv and then register to attend to find out lots more.

  • Orla Murphy 2016 YWE Winner Features in E&T Magazine

    Read the article Find out about Orla Murphy, the 2015 IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year (YWE) award winner, and what she hopes to achieve as an engineering spokeswomen. Read the article

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Did You Know That IET Scotland Have Free Podcasts

    IET Scotland is pleased to provide a number of free podcasts for you to download.     Thermoelectrics - Prof Douglas Paul (10027 k)   Prof Douglas Paul discusses up-to-date generation of electricity from waste heat.   Mobile device security (9419 k)   Andrew Turner from NHS discusses security vulnerability of mobile devices such as the iPhone.   Flipside (12587 k)   A new IET magazine is aimed at young aspiring engineers.  Here the Editor and the IET's Head of Education for 5 to 19 year olds explain the aims of Flipside and its appeal.   DNS (9492 k)   All our email and web access require conversion from human-readable domain to binary. Alex Dalitz explains how this works, and how can it be made more secure in order to protect our data.   Energy storage (9554 k)   Duncan Gregory discusses the…

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