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  • Powering Discovery: How Particle Accelerator Engineering is Shaping Our Future

    Particle accelerators are often associated with groundbreaking scientific discoveries and large-scale research facilities, but their impact extends far beyond the walls of laboratories. Today, accelerator technologies are driving innovation in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, energy research, national security and space exploration. As engineering challenges become increasingly complex, the role of accelerator engineering has never been more important. This theme sits at the heart of the upcoming Powering Discovery: The Future of Particle Accelerating event, hosted by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and supported by the IET Particle Accelerator Engineering Network (PAEN). Bringing together engineers, scientists, technicians and industry leaders, the event will showcase…

  • Because every mission builds a skill for life

    What happens when young people are given the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges, work as a team, and put their STEM skills to the test? As one group of students from George Stephenson High School discovered, the results can be truly life changing. Through the IET's FIRST ® LEGO® League programme, pupils don't just learn coding, robotics and engineering. They develop confidence, resilience, communication skills and leadership qualities that will support them throughout their lives. With the support of sponsors such as Sage, these opportunities are made accessible to schools that might otherwise be unable to participate. In this inspiring story, Curriculum Leader Natalie Fenn shares how her all-girls team, Mission Possible, progressed from an idea on paper to winning a national Core…

  • The bit between the diagrams

    When I started in the electrical trade in 1996, I thought learning the job meant learning how to install things correctly. Nearly three decades later, I still believe the technical foundations matter enormously, but I have also learned that some of the most valuable knowledge sits between the drawing and the finished installation. It is the judgement to notice when something does not add up, the confidence to ask a question, and the discipline to test rather than assume. My work has taken me through domestic, commercial, industrial and agricultural settings: houses, factories, farms, swimming pools and larger plant installations. More recently it has expanded into solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, heat pumps, MVHR, design review and project coordination. The equipment and technology…

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  • From Industrial Waste to World Cup Audiences: August on EngX

    August brought another diverse mix of ideas, experiences and thought‑provoking discussions to the EngX community. Last month’s highlights ranged from rethinking industrial waste and exploring the future of broadcasting to examining how engineers can turn insight into action on complex projects. Alongside these blogs, members continued to share expertise across the forums, tackling topics from renewable energy and EV infrastructure to AI and the future of engineering practice. Together, they showcase the breadth of knowledge and curiosity that makes EngX such a valuable place to learn, connect and collaborate. Blogs worth a read Industrial Waste Passports: can better data unlock a circular future? What if we treated waste as the start of a new value chain rather than the end of an old…

  • Curiosity, AI and the Future of Engineering - July's Highlights on EngX

    July on EngX was packed with thought‑provoking ideas, career reflections and practical engineering conversations. From exploring the decision‑making challenges behind artificial intelligence to rethinking how we design workplaces and infrastructure, the community shared a wide range of perspectives on how engineering continues to evolve. Alongside these future‑focused topics, personal career stories and lively forum discussions reminded us that some of the most valuable insights come from sharing experiences with one another. Here's a look at some of the content that stood out this month. Blogs worth a read Dead on Arrival: Why fresh produce needs a digital brain, not just a GPS This fascinating blog explored how digital twins, IoT sensors and predictive AI could help tackle one of…

  • June Highlights on EngX: Digital twins, decarbonisation and community conversations

    June on EngX brought together a fascinating mix of future-focused thinking, practical engineering challenges and inspiring community stories. From exploring how digital twins are transforming decision-making across industries to tackling the realities of decarbonising energy-intensive sectors, members continued to share insight, experience and expertise. Alongside these technical discussions, stories celebrating engineering talent, STEM education and inclusion helped showcase the people driving our profession forward. Here’s a look at some of the content that stood out this month. Blogs worth a read Digital twins in motion: why a multi-disciplinary debate matters now Digital twins have rapidly evolved from an emerging concept into a practical engineering tool, and this blog explored…

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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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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • Grid upgrade delays risk adding billions to energy bills, NAO warns

    Consumers face rising energy bills without urgent upgrades to the nation’s electricity grid designed to help it accommodate more renewables, the National Audit Office (NAO) has said. In a report, the body said that the grid cannot carry enough electricity “from where it is produced to where it is needed” forcing the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to keep supply and demand in balance by effectively paying wind farms to turn off and gas plants to turn on. These payments, known as constraint costs, ultimately hike up household energy bills. In the 2025-26 financial year these totalled around £1.9bn, an already hefty sum that could increase to £7.8bn by 2030 without concerted action from NESO, the NAO said. Ofgem estimates that £70bn of investment is required in the grid between 2025…

  • Massive 3D-printed model recreates catastrophic Swiss avalanche

    A five-metre-wide scaled model of the Swiss landscape has been constructed to simulate how avalanche debris flows move. In May 2025, a devastating landslide and avalanche struck the Swiss village of Blatten. Massive rockfalls from a nearby peak crashed onto the glacier, triggering ice and debris to thunder down the slope at 200 km/h. Most of the village was completely destroyed by the impact. The disaster inspired researchers at Swiss university ETH Zurich and the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos to build a detailed, scaled replica of the Blatten region. Using this physical model, the team can assess how landslides move through the mountainous terrain, with the data helping to improve the accuracy of computer simulations. The 1:577 scaled model, which measures…

  • NATS to conduct ‘full investigation’ into UK flight crisis

    National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has launched an investigation into a recent technical failure that saw more than 2,000 flights cancelled and 330,000 passengers impacted across UK airports. The glitch, which was first reported by NATS on the afternoon of 8 September, effectively meant that air traffic control had to switch to manual operations, limiting the volume of aircraft allowed into UK airspace. An update an hour later confirmed the breakdown had been traced to its flight processing system at the Swanwick Centre in Hampshire. While a fix in the form of a software patch was implemented, the issue was not fully resolved until that evening. In the space of less than five hours, the domino effect of so many flights being unable to take off led to travel chaos across 15 major airports…

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