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  • Smart Cities and Secure Data: Tackling the Biggest Challenges in Data Protection

    Smart Cities and Secure Data: Tackling the Biggest Challenges in Data Protection

    Smart cities are reshaping the way we live—connecting technology with urban planning to make our daily lives more convenient, efficient, and sustainable. But as these cities become smarter, one big question remains: How do we keep all that data safe? Where Does the Data Come From? In a smart city, data is collected from almost everywhere—traffic lights, air quality sensors, smart homes, energy grids, and even healthcare systems. This data helps city planners make better decisions, improve services, and create healthier environments. But here’s the challenge: The more data we collect, the higher the risk if that data falls into the wrong hands. ️ Why Data Protection Is a Big Deal It's not just about stopping hackers. Smart cities face many key issues: Who owns the data? …

  • Fibre Optics: Light Speed Travel in the Tiniest of Tunnels

    Fibre Optics: Light Speed Travel in the Tiniest of Tunnels

    On This Day in (Engineering) History April 22, 1977 - Optical fibre used to carry live telephone traffic for the first time A warm, sunny spring day in Long Beach, California. Someone is phoning the doctor, the insurance company or a relative from their apartment. Twenty-four hours ago, nothing would have been special about this call. Yesterday, the phone company funnelled calls through a copper coaxial cable. Today is different. Today, April 22, 1977 a fibre-optic telephone system has gone live, and it is not an experiment. At its core Fibre-optics involves the marriage of technologies to create a new, third technology. In simple terms, the idea is to put a beam of light down a tiny glass tube and send it over a distance. The light doesn't leak from the tube because of what is called…

  • AI Breakthroughs: How Technology is Shaping the Future

    AI Breakthroughs: How Technology is Shaping the Future

    Discover the Future of AI at Our Upcoming Event! Imagine a world where machines can understand and respond to human emotions, where healthcare is personalised to each individual, and where businesses operate with unprecedented efficiency. This is not a distant dream but a rapidly approaching reality, thanks to the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). On 21 May 2025, from 14:00 to 15:00 BST , we invite you to embark on a journey into the future at our online event, Popular Enterprise AI Apps & Domain-Specific AI Apps . Hosted by the IET Artificial Intelligence Network , this event will feature the esteemed Dr Madan Mohan Tito Ayyalasomayajula , a Senior Technology Architect at Infosys. With over two decades of experience in AI, machine learning, and digital transformation…

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  • Reconnect and share: IET EngX is back online!

    Reconnect and share: IET EngX is back online!

    I’m happy to announce that EngX is now back online and ready for you to dive back in! Over the past couple of weeks, colleagues have been hard at work on essential updates and improvements to our systems at the IET. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Back to Posting! Now that we're back online, you can again start sharing your questions , projects, and insights with the EngX community. Whether you're looking to seek advice, collaborate on a new project or simply catch up with fellow engineers, our online community is here to support you. Freshen up your profile. When you log back in, take a moment to update your profile information and refresh your profile image. A fresh profile helps others recognise you and understand your expertise. Here's how to do it…

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    Lisa Miles
  • Wrapping up our Celebration of Engineers!

    Wrapping up our Celebration of Engineers!

    Throughout this week, we’ve had the privilege of sharing the inspiring stories of IET Award winners, showcasing their groundbreaking projects, and highlighting the profound impact of their work. Their dedication, creativity, and perseverance serve as a testament to the transformative power of engineering. Let’s look back on the highlights of this celebratory week: Insights from the Community Finalists and winners of the IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards shared their stories in our Community Insights blog. We heard from Finalists Salma Al Arefi and Erin Lowe in This engineer wants to educate future engineers and Engineering high hopes for the future and learnt more about Mary George Memorial Prize winner Alexia Williams in Engines airplanes and engineering drive this apprentice…

    Lisa Miles
    Lisa Miles
  • Celebrating a Year of Growth and Engagement in the EngX Community

    Celebrating a Year of Growth and Engagement in the EngX Community

    As we wrap up another incredible year, it’s time to reflect on the remarkable growth and achievements within the EngX community. This year has been nothing short of extraordinary, and we have some impressive numbers to share that highlight our collective efforts and engagement. Welcoming New Members This year, we welcomed 3,735 new members to the EngX community. Each new member brings unique perspectives, skills, and enthusiasm, enriching our collective experience. It’s heartening to see our community grow and thrive with such vibrant participation. Content Creation on the Rise Our community’s creativity and knowledge-sharing have reached new heights, with 10,306 new pieces of content created this year. From insightful blog articles to engaging discussions and innovative projects, the…

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Latest Partner News

  • Silver Fox and Fluke LinkWare Live: Transforming Cable Labelling

    Silver Fox and Fluke LinkWare Live: Transforming Cable Labelling

    Silver Fox has partnered with Fluke Networks to integrate its Advanced Labelling Software with Fluke LinkWare Live , bringing a faster, smarter way to manage cable labelling. This powerful integration allows engineers to import test data directly from LinkWare Live, eliminating manual entry and ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance . For network professionals, accuracy is critical. This solution streamlines workflows by automatically matching test results with printed labels , reducing errors and improving documentation. Whether you’re working in data centres, telecoms, or electrical installations, this integration saves time and enhances project efficiency . By bridging cable testing and labelling, Silver Fox and Fluke Networks offer a seamless solution that simplifies large-scale…

  • Apprentice's 5,000-mile trip to become a training master

    Apprentice's 5,000-mile trip to become a training master

    An apprentice at the University of Sunderland took a trip of a lifetime to become a training master. Steve Simm, who studies on the Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) Apprenticeship at the University, travelled over 5,500 miles to Japan to be certified as an Overseas Monozukuri Education Master Trainer for Unipres. Receiving this accreditation means that Steve will be able to deliver in-house Japanese-style training in the UK, enhancing the teaching he already delivers through a range of level 2 apprenticeships at the Unipres Training Academy. Steve said: “This trip to Japan was fantastic. Over the four-day training course, I’ve been able to enrich my own professional development which now enables me to incorporate Japanese-style teaching into the training academy here in the UK. “While…

  • Positive impact of apprentices celebrated at awards ceremony

    Positive impact of apprentices celebrated at awards ceremony

    The achievements of University of Sunderland apprentices have been celebrated at a special awards ceremony to mark the end of National Apprenticeship Week. The University’s annual awards recognise the efforts and contributions that its current and graduate apprentices make in the region and amplifying the organisations that create these opportunities. The apprentices taking home prizes this year are: Steph Capewell, founder and CEO of Sunderland-based baby bank charity Love, Amelia – Community Impact Award ( Senior Leader Apprenticeship ) Yan Cunningham, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust – Impact and Research Award ( Advanced Clinical Practitioner ) Hannah Woodward, Bright Futures NE – Apprentice of the Year ( Community and Youth Work ) Scott Simpson, Kasai UK …

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • London mayor to ‘actively explore’ building new homes on city’s green belt

    London mayor to ‘actively explore’ building new homes on city’s green belt

    Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced today that City Hall will ‘actively explore’ releasing parts of the city’s green belt to build homes and address the housing crisis. Since assuming his position in 2016, Khan has consistently said that he is opposed to building on the green belt. London’s green belt is a legally protected area of countryside and ‘green’ space surrounding the capital, covering approximately 515,000 hectares. Khan previously said that he wanted to safeguard these areas with a “brownfield-first” approach – developing on sites that have been developed previously but are not in use currently. However, his stance has changed amid London’s escalating housing crisis. The government wants to see 88,000 new homes built in the capital every year over the next decade, equating…

  • Ørsted pulls plug on major UK offshore wind project due to rising costs

    Ørsted pulls plug on major UK offshore wind project due to rising costs

    Danish energy company Ørsted has said it will discontinue the 2.4GW Hornsea 4 project “in its current form” due to increasing supply chain costs, higher interest rates and construction risks. The UK government’s sixth renewable energy auction round in September 2024 saw the 2.4GW Hornsea 4 project secure one of nine contracts for difference (CfD) that were awarded. The competitive CfD scheme is the UK government’s main mechanism for securing clean energy infrastructure for Britain. The scheme supports renewable energy developers by protecting them from fluctuations in the wholesale electricity market. Hornsea 4 is the fourth phase of Ørsted’s huge Hornsea offshore wind farm in the North Sea, off the coast of East Yorkshire. Hornsea 1 and 2 are already operational with 3 and 4 in development…

  • EU unveils roadmap to end its dependency on Russian energy imports by 2027

    EU unveils roadmap to end its dependency on Russian energy imports by 2027

    The European Union has announced a “gradual and well-coordinated” roadmap to completely eliminate its reliance on Russian fossil fuels over the next two years. In 2022, the bloc announced its intention to effectively cut 90% of oil imports from Russia by the end of that year in protest at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With the EU importing substantial amounts of Russian gas, oil and coal, and with this overdependence considered a security threat, in May 2022 the European Commission (EC) published the REPowerEU plan to phase out all Russian fossil fuel imports. While progress has been made over the past few years through measures such as sanctions, in 2024 the EU saw a rebound in Russian energy imports. To ensure EU’s full energy independence from Russia, the EC has now launched its…

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