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  • Volunteer Spotlight: Evona Teh

    For Evona Teh, becoming a Professional Registration Interviewer felt like a natural next step after achieving Chartered Engineer status in 2019. She found herself reflecting less on the title and more on the experience behind it. What stayed with her most was the interview itself. It was not just an assessment, but a genuine conversation where someone took the time to engage with her engineering story. That moment left a lasting impression and shaped her decision to volunteer. “I wanted to be that person for others” By then, she had built experience across technical engineering, corporate strategy, academia and leadership. It felt like the right time to give back, offering candidates more than a checklist and creating space for meaningful discussions about their work and impact. Underpinning…

  • “How to Apply for CEng: From Application to the Interview”

    From “What is CEng?” to “How do I actually apply?” Today, I had the pleasure of co-delivering a practical workshop with Dr Andrew Hutchinson “How to Apply for CEng: From Application to the interview” The workshop was deliberately focused on application rather than definition. We took participants step by step through the CEng application process, with particular emphasis on the IET route, the required documentation, and—most importantly—how to prepare a Verified UK-SPEC Assessment Summary and demonstrate evidence against the UK-SPEC competencies. We used real examples and application scenarios relevant to both academic and industrial backgrounds, helping participants relate the requirements to their own professional experience. The feedback was extremely encouraging. Participants highlighted…

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  • The Threat of Artificial Intelligence to the UK Manufacturing Sector: An Empirical and Policy-Oriented Assessment

    Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses an intrinsic threat to the UK manufacturing sector. The UK and particularly, the manufacturing sector, needs to understand AI's impact on productivity, employment, skills, and international competitiveness. This needs to happen in an empirical framework to govern the actionable, descriptive measure of employability demanded by AI adoption in manufacturing. The most relevant, applicable literature on the theme is thus surveyed to construct an empirical and policy-oriented assessment. The key questions to explore are: How will AI affect the UK manufacturing sector in the future? Will productivity be enhanced leading to international competitiveness? Will there be a net displacement or creation of jobs? What skills will be required in the future…

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  • 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…

  • AI, Engineering Skills and Real‑World Challenges: May's highlights on EngX

    As we wrap up May, it has been another thoughtful and wide‑ranging month across the IET EngX community. From deep dives into engineering history and emerging technology challenges to open conversations around skills, wellbeing, and global impact, members have continued to share insight, experience and practical knowledge. Here are some of our top highlights from across EngX in May. Top Discussions This Month The forums have been as active as ever, with conversations spanning cutting‑edge technology, career development, and practical engineering challenges. A number of threads explored AI and digital transformation, including discussions such as Beyond hype: uncovering the critical research axes and future trajectories of AI‑driven digital transformation and Zero Trust was not built…

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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

  • Health groups call for EU fossil fuel phase-out over air pollution

    The European Union Healthy Air Coalition (EUHAC), along with over 30 health organisations, has launched an appeal calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels. The joint statement calls on EU policymakers to immediately transition away from fossil fuels. “Climate change and air pollution are the greatest environmental threats to health in Europe, and burning fossil fuels is a major driver of both,” it reads. The EUHAC argues that Europe is the fastest warming continent in the world, with air pollution resulting in “hundreds of thousands of premature deaths annually.” Poor air quality affects the lungs and other organs, it has also been shown to have an impact on mental and neurological health. The statement cites a recent European Commission report which found that health damages from air…

  • ‘Lose weight or lose your job’: North Sea workers face helicopter limit

    Hundreds of North Sea offshore workers who exceed new helicopter safety limits are being offered weight-loss jabs to save their jobs, according to a report by The Telegraph. From 1 November 2026, any worker arriving at a heliport who weighs more than 124kg in their clothing and shoes will be barred from flying out to sea. The Safe Weight Limit Policy was introduced by trade body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) a year ago, with the mandatory compliance coming into force in less than two months. It was introduced because search and rescue helicopters in the UK, Norway and the Netherlands use winches with a strict maximum lift capacity of 249kg. If a worker has to be evacuated, when accounting for the weight of a rescue winchman, a stretcher, and emergency gear, their weight cannot exceed 124kg…

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  • US to build $100m rare earth magnet recycling plant amid China export restrictions

    US Strategic Metals (USSM) will build a $100m recycling plant for rare earth magnets in the US state of Missouri, as China continues to restrict their export. Built in collaboration with Ionic Rare Earths USA, the plant will recycle Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) and Samarium-Cobalt (SmCo) – the two main types of rare-earth permanent magnets. As the materials have different magnetic strengths and temperature limits, they are typically used in slightly different products. Among other things, NdFeB is used in traction motors for electric vehicles (EV) – components that are in increasingly large demand as sales of EVs grow year-on-year. Rare earth magnets are also critical minerals in the development of wind turbines, as well as medical equipment, pumps, robotics and electronics. China has…

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