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  • Are you passionate about shaping the future of engineering through guiding professionals as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Advisor?

    Join us as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Advisor and play a pivotal role in providing feedback and guiding others within the engineering field. As a CPD Advisor, you will inspire members to demonstrate engineering excellence through Continuing Professional Development. You’ll play a key role in upholding high standards and ensuring consistency as well as adhere to the IET’s volunteer policies and stay current with our CPD requirements. While being professionally registered and a member of the IET, your responsibilities will include reviewing individual CPD records, providing constructive feedback, and assessing whether members are maintaining professional competence through meaningful development activities. This role will offer you the opportunity to: Network with a…

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  • Feeling flat after summer? Here's a tool to help you recalibrate

    As September arrives, many of us are shifting gears. For those of us in the UK, the summer holidays are behind us and the rhythm of work is picking up again. Whether you're on site, in the lab, or at your desk, the change of season can bring a sense of renewal and productivity. But it can also leave many of us feeling a bit... flat. Particularly if you're in a technical or project-driven role, or an engineering student, September often means diving back into complex tasks, tight timelines and high expectations. And with responsibilities ramping up, days getting shorter and mornings getting colder? It's understandable to experience a dip in mood, lower energy, or more stress. That's why it's more important than ever to check in with how you're feeling. A quick, confidential way to check…

  • Volunteer Spotlight: David Parr

    At the IET, our volunteers play a vital role in supporting the engineering and technology community. From mentoring to professional registration, their contributions help shape careers and inspire others. In this edition of our volunteer spotlight, we caught up with David to learn more about his journey, the variety of roles he’s taken on, and what keeps him coming back. Let’s start at the beginning, what inspired you to start volunteering, and how has your experience evolved? My interest in volunteering began early in my career, inspired by the encouragement of colleagues at my first workplace, particularly my first manager, whose support was instrumental in my journey towards CEng registration. That early influence sparked a desire to get involved, and I soon joined the younger members…

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  • August on EngX: Fresh Ideas and Forward Thinking

    August brought a fresh wave of ideas, reflections, and hands-on inspiration across the EngX community. From thought-provoking blog posts to engaging forum discussions, here’s a look at what sparked conversation this month. Inspiring Future Engineers: IET Auckland’s ‘Project X’ Workshop On 12 August, the IET Auckland Network hosted its second annual ‘Project X’ electronics workshop at Waikowhai Intermediate School. This hands-on event aimed to ignite curiosity and creativity in young minds through engineering. Students explored circuits, built devices, and got a taste of real-world problem-solving. Read the full post Are You an Engineer If You Can’t Fix a Washing Machine? Richard Bodin reflects on a question his mother once asked him, sparking a philosophical journey through what it…

  • From Robots to Railways: July’s Most Talked-About Posts

    July was a vibrant month on EngX, with members sharing insights, experiences, and stories that spanned continents, disciplines, and generations. Whether you're catching up or revisiting your favourites, here’s a roundup of some standout blog posts and discussions from the past month. Behind the Scenes at Singapore’s MRT Circle Line Alison Siu shared a fascinating account of a technical visit to the SMRT Kim Chuan Depot in Singapore. Engineers got a close-up look at the Circle Line’s operations, including real-time train monitoring and the SMRT Overwatch System. It was a brilliant example of how infrastructure and innovation come together to keep cities moving. Read the full post Disability Pride Month: Daniel’s Story Daniel Robinson opened up about his journey into engineering as a…

  • From Stephenson to Cybersecurity: June’s Highlights on IET EngX

    As summer rolled in, June brought a rich mix of innovation, inspiration, and engineering excellence across the IET EngX community. From celebrating pioneers to exploring cutting-edge construction and wireless technologies, here are some of the standout moments from the past month: Featured Community Insights From Bees to Base Stations: CAWE 2025 On 11 June , the University of Liverpool hosted the 13th Colloquium on Antennas and Wireless Electromagnetics (CAWE’25) . Organised by the IET’s Antennas and Propagation Technical Network, the event brought together over 45 experts to explore the latest in antenna design and wireless systems. Highlights included a keynote by Professor Yi Huang on liquid and dispersive antennas , showcasing the future of adaptable wireless tech. Read the event…

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  • Prime Minister launches UK’s new Industrial Strategy at HORIBA MIRA

    Earlier this year HORIBA MIRA was proud to host Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, and Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds for the launch of the UK’s new Industrial Strategy (Monday 23 June 2025). The announcement provided a national spotlight on the people, capabilities, and ground-breaking work being driven from the heart of the Midlands and took place at HORIBA MIRA’s Kinematics & Compliance facility. Bringing together media, government, and members of the community, the event marked not just a proud moment for HORIBA MIRA, but a celebration of the shared purpose, collaboration, and capability that runs throughout HORIBA globally. A significant milestone for British industry, the Industrial Strategy sets out a long-term…

  • Path-finding a way to be more nature-positive in the water sector

    The shift toward Nature-based Solutions (NbS) marks a fundamental change in how we manage one of our most precious resources: water. As a cornerstone of all life, water must be managed holistically, and NbS enables this by supporting integrated water cycle management at a catchment scale. These solutions bring together what are currently fragmented efforts to address flooding, drought, and water quality, delivering multiple environmental, social, and economic benefits through a unified, nature-positive approach. While the move to NbS has been a long time coming, its significance is now undeniable. Investment has increased from £2.2bn at Draft Determination to £3.3bn at Final Determination for AMP8; a clear signal of the sector’s direction. And this is only the beginning; AMP9 promises…

  • Viper Innovations: Proud Winners of the Autonomous Dynamic Cable Inspection Competition

    Viper Innovations has been selected as the winner of an Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence challenge, delivered in partnership with Flotation Energy and Simply Blue Group, to identify autonomous floating offshore wind turbine dynamic cable inspection solutions. The challenge was delivered through the Innovate UK Innovation Exchange (iX) programme. The purpose of the competition was to identify innovative solutions for monitoring defects inside dynamic cables on floating offshore wind farms. Viper Innovations’ entry builds upon their record of providing electrical monitoring and asset integrity solutions for a broad range of applications and industries. Daniel Denning, Viper Innovations Engineering Manager, said: “Our journey through this…

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