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CPD Certificate for the Webinar "The Road to Pi Wars" given by Keegan Neave on Thursday 22nd April 2021. What you need to do is: download put your name in the box which currently says 'Name goes here' save and/or print
Here is the CPD certificate for the IET Buckinghamshire LN Webinar given by Vance Briggs on Tuesday 20th April 2021.
Dr Elise Tapping (Inaugural AITN Chair) is excited to announce the formulation of The IET Artificial Intelligence Technical Network. We are currently in a developmental period. We are aiming to form a committee by the end of 2021.The purpose is to grow a worldwide technical network to support the growth of AI, by promoting and challenging conventional approaches in businesses and society. It will encourage the AITN community to focus on the integration of AI technology with ourselves and the world we live in by expanding its limitations, evolving technologies into standalone decision-making entities and how exploring this impacts ethics. At the end of Mar 2021, the Technical Network Communities Committee supported the proposal to develop of the Artificial Intelligence Technical Network (AITN…
Keep up to date with what is happening and view footage from our events. 26th March 2021 - 5G: Let the Revolution Begin. Speaker Ian Valentine, Huawei
Watch our first Nigeria Local Network webinar that took place on 10th April at covering 'Emerging Technologies: Cybersecurity and Robotic Process Automation' with our speakers Oharisi Oke and Jonathan Obiegba This webinar will give an overview of two of the emerging technologies of our time, Cybersecurity and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The audience will expect to learn the fundamentals of information security in today’s digital world and ways everyday users can protect themselves from Cyber-attacks, the basics of cyber security, the impacts of Cybercrimes, what needs to be secured, layers of security (Network Security and operating system security) and information protection using file encryption. As regards RPA, emphasis will be on leading RPA technologies and how organizations can…
**Submissions are now closed** The Healthcare Technologies Network offers three reputable awards open to Undergraduate, Masters and PhD students, as well as early-career professionals. These have been designed to encourage and support the work and research of academics and newly qualified professionals in healthcare, medical and biomedical engineering arenas. Apply today for the opportunity to: win cash prizes and one year’s free membership to the IET present your work amongst experts from industry and academia raise your profile. Winners will also be given the opportunity to present their work to a relevant audience. Dennis Hill Award (£400) The prize is awarded annually to the student on an MEng or MSc programme who has, during the past year, submitted the best individual…
Shuvechchha Ghimire shares another interesting article about the roadmap of developing nations towards emission controls and adopting renewable energy. She is a graduate in Electronics and Computer Engineering from the University of Brighton and is also the founder of UNITEC Solutions Ltd which provides customised enterprise automation solutions. In his address to the UN in September 2020, President Xi Jinping made an unconditional commitment that China would reach net zero emissions by 2060. India likewise has ambitious plans to generate 100GW solar power by 2022. These initiatives are widely seen as indications that the developing countries might shift gears to meet the net zero emissions targets. However, the ground enthusiasm towards net zero differs significantly from the policies. To…
The IET has submitted its response to the Consultation on a new Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) from the Marketing Integrity Group, part of the Construction Products Association. Read the response here. Further to our request for feedback and our call last month inviting responses to the consultation, The IET has submitted its response to the Consultation on a new Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) from the Marketing Integrity Group, part of the Construction Products Association. The consultation focuses on a draft outline of the Code which aims to ensure that the information manufacturers supply about their products is clear, accurate, up-to-date, accessible and unambiguous. Whilst the IET supports the principle of improvement of product dissemination within…
The IET Trinidad and Tobago Local Network (IETTT LN) in collaboration with IEEEPESTT/IEEETEMS/EDUTT invites you to a free Public Webinar titled: “The expectations and elevation of engineering technicians and engineers in industry, a Manager’s Perspective” Target Group: Graduate Engineers, Technicians, Academics, Graduating Students and others interested persons PRESENTER: Mr. Krishen Ramdeen, Director – Corporate & Shared Services, Proman AGENDA/PROGRAMME 6:30 - 6:40 pm Opening Remarks and Introduction of Presenter by Dr. Tagore Ramlal, Vice-Chair IET, Chair IEEEPESTT 6:40 - 7:55pm Presentation by Mr. Krishen Ramdeen 7:55 – 8: 10pm Q & A Forum by Mr. David Drakes, Mr. Anthony Chadee 8:10 – 8:15pm Closing Remarks by Professor Kit Pai Fun, Chair IEEETEMS 8:15-8:20pm Vote of Thanks by Mr. Ahamad…
The IET Railway Technical Network are pleased to announce that Martin Halligan, Technical Lead for Railway Integration in the Rail Control Systems team at SNC-Lavalin Atkins has been nominated Vice Chair. Martin has been working with the Young Professional Network since 2018 Martin’s role as Vice Chair will be focused in identifying and presenting hot topics for discussion, drive engagement, input into TN plan and budget for the year as well as deputising for the IET Railway Chair. The IET Railway TN supports activities that engage with technical professionals in both industry and academia in all areas of the Railway Sector, through their online community and through platforms and Online/F2F events. They also engage and develop the community through direction action, generating ideas for…
The IET System Safety Engineering Technical Network are pleased to announce that Paulo Oliveira, Humberside Associate Director at ESC has been nominated Vice Chair. Paulo has been working with the TN since 2018. Paulo’s role as Vice Chair will be focused in identifying and presenting hot topics for discussion, drive engagement, input into TN plan and budget for the year as well as deputising for the IET Safety Chair. The IET System Safety Engineering TN supports activities that improve the development and assurance of safe systems drawing together professionals working in functional and system safety as well as helping the development of safe systems and services by giving safety issues proper consideration as part of system engineering. The TN interests include functional safety, Human Factors…
We are proud to announce our new committee lineup! ?? Congratulations to all who have been officially elected during the AGM. Position Name Chairperson Dr. Ling Ting Yang (Ivan) V.Chairperson (Int) Halimatus Saadiah Binti Mohd Azhar V.Chairperson (Ext) Krishnakumar R. Vasudevan Honorary Secretary Ling Ting Rang (Peter) Vice Honorary Secretary Lim Yi Farn (Steve) Honorary Treasurer Lee Zhe Wei Vice Honorary Treasurer Lee Yen Yiin Committee Paul Cornelius Bong Committee Muhammad Aiman Hafiz Marakar Committee Dr. Haroon Rashid Committee Suhaim Parvez Wadekar Committee Tan Gi Ann Committee Alvin Hartanto Committee Andrew Ling Xian Hann Committee Kueh Pei Gee Committee Chin Hau Zen Committee Yusril Ehza Mahendra Bin Sappe Committee Nurul Haidah Binti Hamizan Committee Chuah Ding Ken Immediate…
What is the IET Nuclear Technical Network and the topic areas? Technical Networks (TNs) are driven by groups of volunteers who work or have expertise within specific topic areas. TNs share and advance knowledge through various activities you can get involved in. The Nuclear Engineering TN is made up of an overall committee and 4 sub groups and we're looking for new volunteers!! Topic Area 1 - Enabling carbon reduction through Nuclear Includes Small Modular Reactors, Nuclear New Build and developing the sustainability ideas for our existing nuclear facilities. Topic Area 2 - Security and safety on nuclear facilities Focus on how security (physical and cyber) and safety requirements (nuclear & environmental) are achieved and demonstrated on nuclear facilities Topic Area 3 - System Engineering…
In this webinar series, the impact of high-frequency switching on electric machines will be investigated in terms of high-frequency modelling, high-speed measurement, insulation partial discharge and reliability analysis together with proposed mitigation solutions and experimental validation. An introduction and update on the Future Electrical Machines Manufacturing Hub will also be provided. Jointly organised by the IET PEMD Technical Network and UK Centre for Power Electronics, you can register for all three webinars in this fantastic series here The fast switching speed, higher switching frequency of wide-bandgap (SiC, GaN) power devices have brought in clear opportunities in achieving high-density, higher-efficiency, higher-frequency and highly-integrated motor drives. However, the high…
Following our call on the Code for Construction Product Regulation consultation we have compiled a list of all the questions and statements raised during and since the call and reproduce them here.The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) is currently under consultation and will have a huge effect on how construction products are marketed in the UK. It has implications for manufacturers and specifiers alike, including marketers, PRs, technical and salespeople working in the construction product sector. We hosted a call on the code consultation on 26th February. You can watch the video of that call here. Following the call we have compiled a list of all the questions and statements raised during and since the call and reproduce them below. This list has been shared with the Chair…
Read on for a report on our recent workshop, written by our Chairman, Professor Graeme Burt.Particle accelerators use up huge amounts of electricity, with CERN currently using 10% of the electricity in the Geneva region. The next generation of particle accelerators for high energy physics would require their own power stations if changes are not made soon in the way we approach accelerator design. The next generation of machines need to be more responsible and look to reduce the amount of electricity needed. The UK is one of the leading nations in improving the efficiency of particle accelerators. Cockcroft recently hosted a workshop on behalf of the Particle Accelerator Engineering Network on energy efficiency of particle accelerators on the 22nd March. In this workshop we will present state…
The IET's Healthcare Technologies Network have announced some new awards. These have been designed to encourage and support the work and research of academics and newly qualified professionals in healthcare, medical and biomedical engineering arenas. Full details are at https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/awards-scholarships/the-healthcare-technologies-student-and-early-career-awards/?utm_source=communities.theiet.org&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=website The IET's Healthcare Technologies Network have announced some new awards. These have been designed to encourage and support the work and research of academics and newly qualified professionals in healthcare, medical and biomedical engineering arenas. Full details are at Awards
Join the History TPN on 25 March at 5pm GMT for a free online webinar with Henrietta Heald, author of Magnificent Women and their Revolutionary Machines , now out in paperback.In this webinar, author Henrietta Heald talks about her fascinating book, Magnificent Women and their Revolutionary Machines , which looks at the pioneering women who guided and influenced the Women's Engineering Society from its foundation in 1919. In a wide ranging interview with the IET Library and Archives Manager, Anne Locker, Henrietta discusses the inspiring lives and friendships of women engineers in the early part of the twentieth century and their creation of the world’s first professional organisation dedicated to the campaign for women’s rights. They also discuss using original archives for research, and…
Join us on 25 March 2021 at 5pm for an interview with author Henrietta Heald on her latest book, Magnificent Women and their Revolutionary Machines.In this webinar, author Henrietta Heald talks about her fascinating book, Magnificent Women and their Revolutionary Machines , which looks at the pioneering women who guided and influenced the Women's Engineering Society from its foundation in 1919. In a wide ranging interview with the IET Library and Archives Manager, Anne Locker, Henrietta discusses the inspiring lives and friendships of women engineers in the early part of the twentieth century and their creation of the world’s first professional organisation dedicated to the campaign for women’s rights. They also discuss using original archives for research, and what history can teach us about…
Qn What is #PresentIn10? Ans: It is a new virtual presentation skills developed by the Young Professional Community (YPC). For more info please visit www.theiet.org/presentin10 Qn: How can I volunteer for this event? Ans: More info about volunteer roles can be found here: https://www.theiet.org/involved/young-professionals/iet-presentin10-competition/become-a-volunteer-for-the-iet-presentin10-competition/ Qn: How can I compete? Ans: Please click on the link below https://www.theiet.org/involved/young-professionals/iet-presentin10-competition/ (The deadline for registering is 30 April 2021)
During, and after, the successful Webinar "Energy from Waste - A virtual tour", written questions were submitted by the audience. Jez Elkin (Greatmoor Energy from Waste Limited) answered all the questions. The Questions & Answers are summarised in the attached PDF document or found in the 'Files' section of this webpage.
Our March volunteer of the month is Dr Rich Baker (MIET), Director of TriboTonic Ltd based in London, UK, set up to support tribology and petroleum companies across Europe.After spending the last 16 year working and helping PCS Instruments grow into the World Leader in Tribology Equipment, through a variety of roles, including sales, marketing and business development, Rich set up his own company in 2019 to help support Tribology and Petroleum customers across Europe through sales, support and service of existing and new equipment. Tribotonic sells PCS Instruments, Falex Tribology equipment along with CFR IQT fuel test machines across Europe. Rich has a PhD in Tribology from Imperial College and has been an IET member for over 6 years and served in a variety of volunteer roles in the IET including…
The IET are excited to announce the launch of our new virtual presentation skills competition, #Presentin10 . This is a global competition for young professionals, graduates, apprentices and students within engineering and technology to develop and showcase their presentation skills, enhance their knowledge and make invaluable connections in a virtual setting. Get involved and find out more at https://www.theiet.org/involved/young-professionals/iet-presentin10-competition/ You will need to present for 10 minutes on a virtual platform about an engineering or technology topic under a particular societal challenge; sustainability & climate change, digital futures and healthy lives. The presentation will be live using Zoom. This competition is open to everyone, not just IET members. The only…
One of the key barriers to increasing diversity and inclusion in engineering is the lack of counter-typical role models to influence and inspire young people. Having a role model can influence one’s action and motivate people to strive to uncover their true potentials and overcome weaknesses. We are delighted to have Alexandra Knight from Stemazingltd and Dr Jan Peters MBE to get together and discuss the importance of having a role model and going from “Imposter to Superhero” in STEM. This short talk will highlight the importance of tackling gender stereotypes young and explain what Stemazingltd is doing to ignite inspiration and amplify inclusion in STEM and how you can get involved. "You Can't Be What You Can't See" Date: Thursday 18th March 2021 Time: 2pm (GMT) Location: Online (via Zoom…
