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  • All-girls team storms international robotics final to be named world champions

    Huge congratulations to The RealTech Bots! What an inspiring accomplishment by this brilliant all-girls team from Bracknell—winning the FIRST® LEGO® League International Open is no small feat! An all-girls team from Bracknell has beaten 96 teams from 11 countries to be named International Champions of the global robotics competition FIRST® LEGO® League, which took place in the United States at th e weekend. The RealTech Bots, a team of students led by parent coaches, emerged as the winning team at the FIRST® LEGO® League International Open, held on Saturday at the prestigious Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. The team included Tasnim Meliani age 14, Fatema Shaikh age 15, Zara Rashid age 14, Shriya Suvarna age 14, Sarah Meliani age 9 and Snigdha Suvarna age 12. …

  • Net Zero vs the Data Centres (Central London Network April Evening Lecture)

    Something to Act on: Climate Emergency or Storm in a Teacup? At the April IET Central London Network evening lecture we had the opportunity to explore the intersection of net zero goals and the rising energy demands of data centres . Our presenter was Bob Hicks , CTO of a pioneering energy technology company and over the course of three Acts he offered a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities posed by digital infrastructure in the context of climate action. Act 1: Understanding Net Zero and Energy Systems The session began with a primer on net zero, emphasizing the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions rather than relying on offsets. Bob explained that electrification is central to achieving net zero, supported by renewable energy sources like wind and solar. However…

  • Exploring the Future of Satellite Communications: Insights from the IET SATCOM Technical Networks Panel Session

    Introduction The International SATCOMs Conference 2025 brought together over 150 experts from industry, academia, and government to explore the future of satellite communications. Held at the IET’s prestigious Savoy Place venue, the event featured a special panel session which included the Antennas and Propagation Technical Network (APTN), alongside leaders from the Satellite, IoT, RF & Microwave, and Quantum Technical Networks. This year’s conference was particularly notable for its integration with the newly launched Quantum Technologies and 6G & Future Networks events, signalling a bold step forward in cross-disciplinary collaboration. Meet the APTN Panel Speaker Dr Shukla – Chair, APTN Dr Shukla outlined the APTN’s mission to foster innovation and collaboration through a mix of…

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  • 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…

  • May Sparks - Engineering Ideas, Insights & Innovation from the EngX Community

    As May wraps up, let’s take a look at some of the most thought-provoking blog posts and discussions that sparked ideas and debate across the IET EngX community. Featured Community Insights Engineering History Meets Modern Curiosity A standout blog post this month from our Archives team revisited The Electric Telegraph Popularised by Dionysius Lardner, a fascinating 1855 publication that helped demystify telegraphy for the Victorian public. Read the full post Celebrating Engineering Milestones May also marked the anniversary of the Rigi Bahnen, Europe’s first rack railway. This post celebrates the innovation of Niklaus Riggenbach and the enduring legacy of mountain rail engineering. Explore the Rigi Bahnen story Beyond the Badge: Ethical AI and the Risks of Hype Hear from Andy…

  • 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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Latest Partner News

  • 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

    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

    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

  • Major 100MW battery project to stabilise and decarbonise UK grid gets green light

    British renewable energy company RES has received consent from Rushcliffe Borough Council to build a 99.9MW battery energy storage system (BESS) near the defunct Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station. The Winking Hill BESS in Nottinghamshire will connect directly into the substation that previously served the Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station. After 60 years, this power station – which was the UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station – closed for good on 30 September 2024. The BESS facility will be located on land off West Leake Lane, near Ratcliffe-on-Soar. The battery system will store surplus electricity and then release it during periods of high demand. This way it will provide stability services to help grid operators balance supply and demand. It will also help reach the government…

  • ‘Woefully’ handled PFI deals leave UK taxpayers with £136bn bill and crumbling assets

    The UK lacks a “credible pipeline” for infrastructure projects, which has led to a “drain of skills overseas” and billions of pounds owed to ongoing private finance initiative (PFI) contracts, MPs on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have said. In a report, it warned that overuse of PFI has led to poor-quality assets being handed back to the public sector. The system was first introduced in 1992 under John Major’s Conservative government. The idea was to involve private sector investment in public infrastructure projects such as hospitals, schools, roads and prisons. From 1997 onwards, Tony Blair significantly expanded the use of PFIs, particularly for NHS and education projects. But criticisms of PFI grew over time, with concerns that the projects offered poor value for money. In 2018…

  • More sections of London Underground get 4G and 5G coverage ahead of full roll-out in 2026

    Mobile phone coverage has been expanded to more areas of the London Underground network, with further stations and tunnels to go live in the coming months, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. Further stretches of the Piccadilly, Northern and Victoria lines will now have 4G and 5G coverage as TfL and Boldyn Networks, TfL’s partner in delivering the connectivity, work on expanding mobile coverage across the entire Tube network. Coverage has been expanded along the Northern line, including the tunnelled section between Balham and South Wimbledon, as well as Kennington, Oval, Tooting Broadway and South Wimbledon stations. Passengers in south London travelling along the Northern line from South Wimbledon to Stockwell also now have continuous coverage. The Bank branch of the Northern…

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