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  • Nell, Esther and Aunt Effie, the story of Robert H Goddard and the world’s first liquid-fuelled rocket

    Jerry Stone gave an in-depth and thought-provoking presentation on the life and achievements of Robert Goddard at a Beds & Herts event in Futures Place on 21 April 2026. Robert Hutchings Goddard is widely regarded as the father of modern rocketry, a title earned through his visionary ideas and groundbreaking experiments that laid the foundation for space exploration. Born on October 5, 1882, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Goddard showed an early fascination with science and invention. His curiosity was strongly encouraged by his family, particularly his mother, Esther Goddard, who supported his education despite his frequent childhood illnesses. As a young man, Goddard was inspired after reading H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, which sparked his dream of space travel. He pursued physics…

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  • Ad-dressable TV: Key findings reveal local linear TV as a trusted media influencing & shaping consumer decisions

    This April and May, the spotlight is on BroadcastAsia 2026, Asia-Pacific’s leading broadcast and media event, which will showcase topics of real importance to both regional and global stakeholders. The themes selected are timely, essential, and certain to resonate with those navigating the fast-changing broadcast and media landscape. The BroadcastAsia 2026 Conference, alongside parallel events, will be held in Singapore from May 20 to 22 at the Singapore EXPO. Over three days, the programme will span both radio and television, examining their production and distribution, as well as the ongoing consolidation of services. The IEEE-Broadcast Technology Society (IEEE-BTS) continues its role as a supporting organisation of BCA2026. Representing IEEE-BTS as a Distinguished Lecturer, I will be…

  • Volunteer Spotlight: Govind Vekaria

    EUR ING Govind Vekaria, BSc(Hons) CEng FIET Govind Vekaria’s volunteering journey began not with a grand plan, but with a simple intention to give a little more of himself. Working for Thales UK, a company that actively encourages volunteering and even offers dedicated paid time for it, he found the spark he needed to get started. “I had often thought about volunteering but never actively pursued any opportunities,” he reflected, recalling how a personal goal of contributing at least ten hours a year nudged him from intention into action. Finding opportunities, however, wasn’t easy. Even roles like fundraising came with waiting lists, and early enquiries often went unanswered. Then came a turning point: an organisation delivered a presentation at Thales, and Govind signed up for one …

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  • March Highlights on EngX: AI Insights, Inclusive Voices and Engineering Impact

    March was a month packed with fresh technical thinking, practical guidance, and human‑centred stories across the EngX community. From deep dives into industrial AI to personal reflections from engineers shaping their workplaces, here’s your roundup of what captured attention and sparked conversation this month. AI in Manufacturing: Why So Many Initiatives Stall One of the most thought‑provoking reads this month came from Dr Paul Johnson , whose article AI in Manufacturing: Why Most Initiatives Fail & How to Deliver Real Engineering Value explores why organisations continue to struggle with turning AI investment into meaningful operational outcomes. Johnson illustrates this through a real‑world predictive maintenance example where an AI model successfully identified early warning signs…

  • 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…

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Latest Partner News

  • Josie Harries discusses how Domino is working to increase support for women in the workplace

    Encouraging women to choose careers in STEM subjects has been top of the agenda for many years – but what fresh ideas can you introduce within the workplace to attract and support female employees? At Domino, we are committed to improving the gender ratio in leadership roles within a business to 40% by 2030. This target, endorsed from Board level down, now stands at 25%, from a starting figure of 18%. Support networks Recently we re-launched our Women@Domino global network to promote inclusion within the business and facilitate the sharing of ideas and experiences, as well as networking, mentoring, events and training. Gender was also one of three key areas in our new Inclusion & Diversity strategy. The network is not limited to female employees; male colleagues are encouraged to participate…

  • 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…

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  • Underground rescue teams and robots create dynamic maps without external signals

    A new system enables emergency services to create dynamic maps underground without light, satellite navigation or external communication. Rescue efforts underground pose significant risk to human life. In these emergency situations, the danger of navigating infrastructure underground – such as train stations, tunnels or mines – is compounded if there is no electricity or access to wireless connectivity. A project team, led by researchers at the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in Austria, has developed a human-robot ‘teaming’ system for such missions. It combines sensor data from human and robot rescue teams with a self-built ultra-wideband (UWB) network to create a dynamic map of the environment. Firstly, a robot equipped with a laser scanner, camera and wheel sensors is sent…

  • Roman shipwreck repaired with unexpected materials, molecular analysis reveals

    Scientists undertaking a molecular analysis of a Roman shipwreck have uncovered the complex mix of materials that was used to waterproof boats over 2,000 years ago. Discovered in 2016 off the coast of Croatia, the Ilovik-Paržine 1 shipwreck was thought to be a trade ship that was transporting wine and timber around the Mediterranean. While the boat’s cargo has been studied before, a new analysis published in Frontiers in Materials is the first to explore the vessel’s unique combination of coatings that were applied to its hull. A team from the Croatian Conservation Institute, Aix-Marseille University and others analysed the pollen and molecular structure to better understand its production and application on the hull. “In archaeology little attention is paid to organic waterproofing materials…

  • World-first offshore platform turns ocean temperature differences into electricity

    UK-based clean energy firm Global OTEC (ocean thermal energy conversion) has completed the installation of its purpose-built floating ocean thermal energy system in the Canary Islands. The OTEC technology is designed to generate continuous electricity by harnessing the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep ocean water. Global OTEC was founded in 2017 to provide small tropical islands with a continuous supply of clean, affordable energy. Predominantly reliant on outdated diesel generators, these island nations lack suitable alternatives for electricity generation. Instead of importing fossil fuels, the aim was to extract heat from the warm seawater surrounding the island. The technology uses a closed cycle to harness the temperature difference between warm surface…

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