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UKSEDS - Birmingham - 7-8 March 2020

Together with Sarah Pickett one of the IET Satellite Technical Network volunteers and Lydia Vaton, IET Student Co-ordinator, I attended the UKSEDS 2020 conference at Birmingham University on 8 March. The previous day, Chris Brunskill and Paul Wells, two of the other volunteers had done the honours and looked after the IET's stand.Despite the early onset of the escalation in the Covid-19 virus, the conference was well attended and there were some excellent talks by leading space science and industry speakers. The IET stand formed part of the networking exhibition and we had the opportunity to speak to lots of enthusiastic space, aerospace and satellite scientists and engineers about the IET, the Technical Network and also the products available for Students and Young Professionals. Our colleagues…

Deborah-Claire McKenzie
AI And Metadata: No Magic Involved

By Janet Greco | 9 March 2020 Accurate and granular TV metadata has long been a necessary ingredient for better content management, navigation and search in the TV industry. The use of automated techniques for extracting new forms of enhanced metadata is increasingly being explored to help TV busineses maintain their competitive edge. Streamlining operations through better and more coherent data sets can lead to improved work flows and efficiency. TV archives can be better monetized through better algorithms that can drive better personalisation and help companies exploit the “long tail” of their content. It’s become common to hear the term “Artificial Intelligence” (AI) in connection with media industry topics. It’s a buzzword that’s often heard on TV trade show floors and in many company…

David Short
Working From Home? Why Not Check Out Some Free Resources

For those who are unable to travel in to their usual places of work, check out the content that is available online. Updated June 2020 with further resources.If you are an IET member, you already have access to free e-books and journals via the IET's Virtual Library (remember you need to be logged in to access). Check out our full range of textbooks, technical journals and general management resources, including Harvard Business Review. Or why not sign up to one of the IET's free technical webinars ? Our Education team have made a wealth of material available for parents of primary and secondary aged children. New open access resources (will be updated as news comes in) Textbooks, book chapters and journal content from Cambridge University Press Latest medical research reports from Springer…

Anne Locker
Updates

G'day all First and foremost our thoughts and prayers are with you through these uncertain times. We are thankful for all volunteers and we want to make sure that our volunteers stay safe. In response to the rapidly evolving events surrounding COVID-19, some of you would have received update email for communities volunteers. In a nut shell, "activity should be postponed until at least the end June, and possibly longer if the virus remains prevalent". Stay healthy and slow the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for your kind support. If you have any questions, please contact, CC-AP@ietvolunteer.org

Siong Tang
Knowledge Centre and Archives Centre closures

Due to the coronavirus situation, the Knowledge Centre at Savoy Place and the Archives Centre will be closed until further notice.We will be closing both Library and Archives reading rooms from 2pm on Tuesday 17 March 2020. This means access to the physical collections will be restricted. Loan periods will be renewed for those who are unable to return their books. The Library and Archives team will be working remotely to support you during this period. If you have any questions, or are looking for any resources, please email us at libdesk@theiet.org or archives@theiet.org . You can also use our forums to ask questions of the team.

Anne Locker
Working From Home - Staying Safe

If you are turning to digital platforms to counter COVID-19's imposed curfews - then well done, maybe your use of technology might give you inspiration to think of that game changing moment of a new innovation!! However, staying safe online is important. We all are consuming 'breaking news' about the virus, and whilst you might not have had any chances to digest the implication of how the new COVID-19 instructions apply, you would have already clicked that phishing email headed ' Government Announces..' these types of emails are being broadcasted in the chance you will click a link and get infected. What precautions can you take ? Be sure to use your company VPN before connecting to your corporate network, make a point to read your Use Your Own Device policy which will highlight things like…

Rimesh Patel
2019/20 Academic Year

Due to the uncertainty associated with the coronavirus outbreak, all Cambridge IET events have been cancelled for the remainder of the 2019/20 academic year. Most of the scheduled talks will be transferred to later in the calendar year when hopefully the virus has subsided. I look forward to the future and hope you are able to attend later in the year. Regards David

David Blake
Corona Virus - IET Policy

So sorry but all events until the end of June are cancelled in accordance with IET Policy on Corona Virus. With apologies. Derrick

Derrick Willer
Events cancelled until further notice, sorry, but you you know why.

Events cancelled until further notice, sorry, but you you know why. Events cancelled until further notice, sorry, but you you know why.

Alex Barrett
Cambridge Science Festival

The Cambridge Science Festival has been cancelledFor info, here's an update from the organisation team: Cambridge Science Festival has decided with great reluctance to cancel all of its scheduled programme. We came to this extremely difficult decision after thinking long and hard about the welfare of our visitors and our staff. Their health and safety must come above all else and we do not want inadvertently to expose them to the risk of coronavirus. We realise the cancellation will be a disappoint to our thousands of loyal supporters but we feel it is the right decision in the circumstances. The Festival team will take all steps to cancel all events and make contact with ticket holders and venues. We will now begin to advertise all events on our website and social media as cancelled…

David Blake
MEMBERSHIP & ACCREDITATION DRIVE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO (UTT), PT. LISAS

At the invitation of UTT, Pt.Lisas, The Head of Engineering, Dr. Solange Kelly, the IET TT LN IPRAs, Eng. Anthony Chadee and Eng. David Drakes were invited to give a seminar on the routes to professional registration and student membership. This is in direct accordance for the accreditation of the Engineering Utility programme at UTT, which was given 5 years by the IET Accreditation Board. The professors and students were treated to IET journals and magazines and the IEng and CEng competency guidelines were also discussed. It is expected that at least 50% of the participants are expected to register with the IET as members plus 10% to register professionally with the UK Engineering Council. A short talk was also given on the PATW competition by Professor Tagore and Pradesh. The first heat…

J. Maraj
SESAME Visit To Torness Power Station - CANCELLED

PLEASE NOTE THIS VISIT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED BY THE VENUE IN LIGHT OF THE COVID 19 SITUATION. Regards Jim Gaw, SESAME committee

Samuel Gaw (Jim)
Visit To Torness Power Station - CANCELLED

PLEASE NOTE THIS VISIT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED BY THE VENUE IN LIGHT OF THE COVID 19 SITUATION. Regards Jim Gaw, SESAME committee Event link: https://events.theiet.org/visit-to-torness-power-station/

Samuel Gaw (Jim)
Great Lecture On Electro Explosive Devices

With 38 people in attendance, we were some what surprised to see how much interest this niche subject generated within the community.Edd Dunkin gave a great talk introducing the different types of EED, examples of their use both military (space craft) and civil applications (airbags), how we ensure they work in RF environments where they are in use and how to prevent failure which could lead to injury and/or death (USS Foresstal example). Different test methods were explained along with the different standards and the huge benefits of passive trials via instrumented devices.

Anna Gilbert
New The IET@150 Global Engagement Fund Is Available For Volunteers To Get Your Anniversary Celebration Ideas Off The Ground!

To support our year-long 150th anniversary celebrations starting in October 2020, we’ve set up a special ‘The IET@150 Global Engagement Fund’ that’s available just for IET volunteers to apply for. The Fund’s been created to help bring special, celebratory events and activities to your region and give you some extra financial support with your plans. You can bid for up to £2,500 (or local currency equivalent) by completing the attached proposal form and sending it to the IET@150 Steering Group. However, if you’ve got a great idea that ticks all the boxes but requires a little more funding, the 150th anniversary Steering Group will consider larger bids. To be eligible, your proposed event or activity must celebrate our 150th anniversary or be on the topic of sustainability, which is a key focus…

Siong Tang
CONGRATULATIONS TO ENG. ANTHONY CHADEE

We are pleased to advise that our IET TT LN Treasurer, Eng. Chadee has received an Award for 'Integrity" from the IET Volunteer Engagement Board . This is a first for Trinidad and Tobago as well as the Caribbean Region. Let us congratulate Eng. Anthony on his achievement and wish him success in carrying out the IET work in the future!!!

J. Maraj
New Event - DAB Radio Now and In the Future

Come and find out the current status of DAB Radio and where it is heading in the future.Over the past couple of years there has been a lot of talk about DAB radio particularly with regard to switching off FM broadcast radio. I am please to share advanced information about a new talk we have arranged on where DAB radio is now and where it is heading in the future. We are fortunate that Simon Mason has agreed to come and tell us all about it and he should know as he is the Head of Technology at Arqiva. Arqiva is the company that run the majority of TV and Radio Broadcast Transmission Networks in the UK on behalf of Broadcast service providers. The event will be at Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus) on Wednesday 6 May 2020 starting at 6.30pm for 7.00pm Watch out for full event details…

John Savage
Reminder - Cybersecurity Talk Wednesday 4 March

Hi Just a reminder that the March SESAME event is a talk on Cybersecurity in Safety Critical Systems and takes place tomorrow, Wednesday 4 March at 1400 at Napier University Craiglockhart Campus. Full details of the talk can be found by following the link below. I hope to see you there. https://events.theiet.org/cyber-security-in-safety-critical-systems/ Regards Jim Gaw SESAME committee

Samuel Gaw (Jim)
Reminder - Cybersecurity talk Wednesday 4 March

Hi Just a reminder that the March SESAME event is a talk on Cybersecurity in Safety Critical Systems and takes place tomorrow, Wednesday 4 March at 1400 at Napier University Craiglockhart Campus. Full details of the talk can be found by following the link below. I hope to see you there. https://events.theiet.org/cyber-security-in-safety-critical-systems/ Regards Jim Gaw SESAME committee

Samuel Gaw (Jim)
Dawn Of The Circular Carbon Economy

"Circular Carbon Economy" is starting to mature, explained Dr Stefanie Frank, lecturer in Synthetic Biology, Department of Biochemical Engineering at University College London (UCL), at the IET Central London Network lecture 'When Engineering Meets Biology' held at IET Savoy Place. DNA-as-a-service, storing data within DNA, making food from thin air, generating spider silk within a bio reactor and 3D bio printing - just some of the amazing technologies created from elements (synthesised) like solar, carbon and light. The lecture highlighted that whilst these theories are not new, modern sciences have brought these theories to life (literally). Click here to read the full blog.

Rimesh Patel in Biotechnology
SESAME February 2020 Newsletter

Please find attached the February 2020 edition of the SESAME newsletter. The newsletter is also in the Files section but by posting as a blog it should be available without having to log in to the community website. Let me know if you have any problems.

Samuel Gaw (Jim)
Online Learning From The IET

With the wintry weather still upon us we've got your back with training that you don't even need to leave the house for, so why not let us brighten your day with our Online Learning? Over the last few years we have started to diversify the portfolio of courses available to include webinars, e-classes and e-learning that is suitable for everyone. Whether you just want an introduction or a refresher to practical skills such as negotiation or management, or are looking for deeper technical content in a particular area then the IET have the course for you. Benefits of E-Learning E-Learning is available anywhere in the world, even if you are on the move with mobile apps for our Webinars and E-Classes via the Adobe Connect App and the IET Academy available on the MyLearning App. You can also access…

Kathryn Bain
BCC Information About Living In France Post-Brexit

The attached information has been sent to the IET French Network by the British Community Committee concerning post-Brexit information for British citizens living in France. The following information has been sent to the IET French Network concerning post-Brexit information for British citizens living in France. Firstly, you will find attached an important article prepared by our Vice-Chairman, Christopher Chantrey, about living in France post-Brexit. Secondly, Philippa Tomlin, Regional Consular Policy Adviser from the British Embassy confirms two upcoming Embassy Outreach meetings, 27th February Agen 6p.m. 9th March, La Rochelle 12.30 pm Details of both meetings can be found on the BCC Facebook page. You should register as a legal resident in your country of residence see Living in Guides

Phil Dunbar
Not Your Grandmother’s Marketing – A Tech Talk On How Technology Has Impacted Marketing Hosted By Ottawa Local Network.

The Ottawa Local Network enjoyed an interesting presentation from Dobrila Rancic Moogk, VP Marketing at Giatec Scientific, on the evening of 20th February titled ‘Not your Grandmother’s Marketing’. The Ottawa Local Network enjoyed an interesting presentation from Dobrila Rancic Moogk, VP Marketing at Giatec Scientific, on the evening of 20th February. This presentation titled ‘Not your Grandmother’s Marketing’ looked at how technology has allowed marketing techniques to evolve from old style ‘spray and pray’ marketing in magazines / trade press to modern programmatic advertising, using AI optimization techniques delivered through several SaaS solutions. Dobrila drew an interesting comparison between the buyer’s journey and the marketing funnel, and which commercial tools are used to focus…

Graeme Allan

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