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  • Neurodiversity Celebration Week - Volunteer Spotlight: Peter Gribble

    For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we’re highlighting volunteer Peter Gribble, who makes a difference in the engineering community. He has been supporting neurodivergent applicants for the past eight years, starting from the day he received his CEng certificate and applied to be a Professional Review Interviewer. Since then, he has continued to advocate for neurodivergent applicants and play an active role in supporting the wider neurodiverse community. For the past eight years, Peter Gribble has dedicated his time, expertise, and lived experience to supporting neurodivergent candidates within engineering. His volunteering journey began the very day he received his CEng certificate in the post, when he applied to be a Professional Review Interviewer (PRI). What started as colleagues informally…

  • We’ve published our Disability in Engineering and Technology Report

    We’re pleased to share that our Disability in Engineering and Technology Report and one-page summary have now been published. This important piece of research explores the lived experiences of disabled engineers and technologists, highlighting the organisational and cultural factors that continue to shape, and often restrict, their ability to enter and succeed in our sector. Building on our previous neurodiversity research, this report focuses on physical disabilities and long-term conditions, bringing forward candid insights from disabled engineers and technologists, as well as those who work with them. These findings in combination with the ongoing STEM skills shortage present a clear call to action for employers and the wider engineering and technology community: now is the time…

  • Engineering, belonging and a moment at Guildhall

    Being admitted to the Freedom of the City of London prompted reflections on engineering, belonging and how professional journeys often span generations. When I arrived at Guildhall to be admitted to the Freedom of the City of London, I was immediately struck by the weight of history in the room. Guildhall sits at the centre of the City’s civic life. Standing there before the ceremony began, I found myself reflecting on the generations of people who had passed through those halls. The Freedom of the City of London is one of the capital’s oldest civic traditions, with roots stretching back more than 800 years. Today it symbolises a connection with the City’s long history of commerce, public life and civic contribution. The ceremony itself was brief but memorable. Afterwards, Laura Miller…

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  • February Highlights on EngX: AI shifts, cyber reality checks, and conversations that got us thinking

    February on EngX brought another lively mix of thought‑provoking blogs, practical engineering discussions and broader reflections on how technology is shaping the world we work in. From unravelling sustainability terminology to exploring the foundations of AI, assessing the UK's cyber readiness and reflecting on the potential of hydro sites for pumped‑storage energy, the community continued to share knowledge and support one another. Here’s a round‑up of what caught the eye this month. Blogs worth a read ClimateTech, CleanTech, DeepTech… what’s the difference? Dr. Mohammad Harris tackled an issue that resonates across engineering and sustainability circles, the confusing overlap between terms like climate tech, clean tech and deep tech. Speaking from industry experience, he explained…

  • Innovation, Safety and Systems Thinking: January highlights on EngX

    The start of a new year always brings fresh conversations, new ideas, and thoughtful reflection, and January on IET EngX was no exception. From forward looking technical insights and policy discussions to lively forum debates and career focused questions, our community has been busy sharing knowledge and supporting one another. Here’s a roundup of some of the blogs and discussions that caught our attention during January 2026 and sparked great engagement across the platform. Blogs worth a read From racing cars to electric dreams: the origins of EV innovation One of the standout career‑focused blogs this month explored the career of Sir John Samuel from his early roots of electric vehicle innovation and tracing his journey from motorsport engineering to pioneering EV development. Personal…

  • December Highlights on EngX: Celebrations, reflections and a look to the future

    December on EngX had that familiar end‑of‑year feeling, a blend of celebration, reflection, and excitement for what’s ahead. It was a month filled with stories of global impact, technical achievement, and inspiring people across our engineering community. Celebrating Global Communities and a year of impact One of the most uplifting posts this month came from Mariana Vazquez in Celebrating Our Global Communities: A Year of Impact and Innovation . It offered a wonderful look at just how far the IET’s volunteer‑driven activities reached in 2025. She shared that the IET’s Local and Technical Networks delivered over 900 events globally , welcoming more than 51,000 participants , with activity across 25+ countries . Technical Networks also expanded their reach, with webinars accessed in 101…

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  • Road to Engineering event introduces children to the world of engineering

    BAE System's Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK), Barrow-in-Furness successfully hosted the 6th Road to Engineering event which took place over three action-packed days. Over 200 children from the Furness area participated in the event which aims to inspire future careers in Engineering. This year's theme was 'Adapt and Change' following the British Science week theme. Supporting the event were the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, Barrow District of Associate Engineers and the Royal Institute of Naval Architects who contributed valuable insight, merchandise and STEM packs for schools. Stephen Rowe, Project Director of Engineering Transformation said, "It was a privilege to attend the Road to Engineering event and…

  • H&MV Engineering appointed as principal designer and contractor for the Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

    H&MV Engineering has been appointed as principal designer and contractor for the delivery of the 400 kV grid connection and electrical infrastructure for the Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – the largest of its kind in the UK and among the largest in Europe. This landmark project, led by Fidra Energy and backed by major investment from EIG and the UK Government’s National Wealth Fund (NWF), has now reached financial close with construction commencing immediately. Located on the site of the former Thorpe Marsh coal-fired power station in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, the 1,400MW / 3,100MWh facility will be capable of exporting over 2 million MWh annually, supplying clean energy to approximately 785,000 homes. Once operational in mid-2027, it will be three times larger than…

  • In-flight Broadband Connectivity and Experimentation for Beyond 5G Networks “AeroNet”

    This work is supported by the HORIZON-MSCA-2024-SE-01-01, Project ID 101236523 and Innovate UK. Total amount is €1.8 million for five Universities and 3 Industries in EU and UK. Raed A Abd-Alhameed, Viktor Doychinov, Vuong Mai, Ifiok Otung University of Bradford, (UoB), Organisation in United Kingdom London South Bank University (LSB), Organisation in United Kingdom Technische Universität Dresden (TDN) - Organisation in Germany University of Athens (UoA) - Organisation in Greece University of Trento (UDT) - Organisation in Italy Fogus Innovations and Services PC (FGS) - Organisation in Greece Sigint Solutions Ltd (SGT) - Organisation in Cyprus JIO Platforms (JIO) - Organisation in Estonia Fogus Innovations and Service P.C. (FGS), Athens, Greece Sigint Solutions Ltd (SGT), Nicosia, Cyprus…

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • Fourth Scotland–England subsea link reaches £3bn contract milestone

    Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4) has secured £3bn in major contracts for its 640km electricity transmission link between Scotland and England. The contracts cover the high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) converter stations and the subsea and underground electricity cables. Siemens Energy will deliver the converter stations in Fife and Norfolk, while Italian subsea cable manufacturer Prysmian will provide the cable system, including 530km of subsea cable and over 116km of underground cable. EGL4, a joint venture between SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission, will transmit up to 2GW of electricity. The converter station in Fife will change alternating current into direct current, the most efficient way for high-voltage electricity to travel across large distances. Once converted…

  • Private 'underwater hypercar' completes sea trials ahead of first delivery

    Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx has revealed it will deliver the “world’s fastest submersible” for private use to its first client following successful sea trials. The 6.5-metre-long Super Sub can carry three passengers on a journey of up to 10 nautical miles (around 18.5 km), reaching depths of 300 metres. Powered by a 62kWh battery, it offers up to eight hours of exploration time underwater. According to U-Boat Worx, testing in the waters near the Caribbean island of Curaçao revealed what its engineers intended: “A private submersible that behaves less like a traditional underwater craft and more like a performance vehicle designed for three-dimensional freedom.” Super Sub’s propulsion system features four proprietary thrusters that deliver a total of 100kW of horizontal…

  • Thawing permafrost risks unleashing billions of tonnes of locked-away carbon

    Climate change could be exacerbated by thawing permafrost that releases large amounts of greenhouse gases once it has defrosted. Permafrost is soil that has been frozen for extensive periods and is found over large areas of the Arctic. Historically, it has acted as a vital barrier against climate change, as it contains roughly 1,700 billion tonnes of carbon, around three times the amount currently in the atmosphere. But rising temperatures has led to thawing, which could lead to the release of large amounts of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane, creating a self‑reinforcing process. Professor Paul Glover from the University of Leeds, who led the research, said: “It is now widely recognised that climate change is leading to significant thawing of permafrost, with a 42%…

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