Shekhar Sanyal explains how staff and volunteers in Bangalore are creating a dynamic, active IET community within a nation of engineers
UK IET members describes life as expatriates in Bangalore
It is easy to assume that manufacturing is no longer significant to the UK economy. However, nothing could be further from the truth, reports Yvonne Hübner, IET Principal Policy Advisor
Are there any UK-based members out there able to help young people ‘Lighting Up the Curriculum’ through an exciting, innovative electronics project? asks IET member Ron McMurtrie
With volunteering essential to the IET constitution and operation, IET Council member Monira Abu El-Ata explains the role of socially engaging projects in motivating the 21st century volunteer.
In a follow-up to last issue’s article on energy supply, IET member Tony Roulstone argues that the Energy Act of 2008 together with the related Climate Change Act represent a sea change for UK energy strategy.
In the wake of a recent UN study rekindling the debate over cell-phone use and brain cancer link, the IET has just released the tenth edition of its Position Statement ‘The possible harmful biological effects of low-level electromagnetic fields of frequencies up to 300 GHz’.
The IET’s digital presence is currently complex and hard to navigate, in part due to the huge range of products and services on offer to a huge range of different people. But things are about to change with a move to a more personal interface…
In real-life ethically-challenging situations sometimes the right thing to do is not always obvious. IET Fellow Dr Robert Gaitskell QC explains that help is at hand on the IET’s dedicated ethics Web zone
Towards the end of 2009, the Board of Trustees approved a new strategy for the IET. This strategy now enables the IET to move forward with confidence into the 21st century.
In the run up to this election, there are many pressing issues. Politicians claim they are in listening mode, but what should we, as engineers, be telling them? asks IET head of policy Paul Davies
The IET is always keen to attract new volunteers for Boards, Committees and Council. Now is the time to consider whether you wish to volunteer for the next session, says IET Deputy President Dr Nigel Burton.
The IET’s flagship research journal re-launches with a new look, reports IET Scientific Editor Dr James Baldwin
Alan Berry, IT and Communications Policy Advisor, reports on the IET Communications Policy Group’s visit to the House of Lords
Are UK managers ready for a low-carbon economy, asks Yvonne Hübner?
IET Principal Policy Advisor Hugo Donaldson describes the findings of the IET’s report on the new Engineering Diploma
Following the changes in board structure made last year, members of the new boards are getting to know each other and are assuming their new responsibilities, reports Agnes Segal, Manager of IET Membership Services
IET Fellow EurIng Dr David Rhodes investigates how engineering and science institutions, schools, universities, industry and others from the UK’s East Midlands region collaborate to create a future based on fundamentally sound values
Help shape the future of the IET. With the forthcoming IET Council elections, whatever your age, location or level of experience, there is an opportunity for you to get involved and help lead the IET.
We need to aspire to be a global player in the engineering and technology market by increasing our global reach and presence, says Dr N F Chin, IET vice president and chairman of the Global Operation Board
Karla Smith attends July 2010 IET Council Meeting, and carries with her an important message about communication. But there's the small matter of getting their first...
IET member Peter Sheppard should know – he’s the chair of the TPN Steering Committee, a current member of the Railway TPN TAP and past chair of the Railway TPN and Railway Industry Group
Helen Budge, Chair, Younger Members Section, IET Manchester Local Network gives us her take on the IET Volunteers Conference
IET Trustee Colin Aitchison explains the inner workings of the Board of Trustees
Council is the IET’s top-level advisory body, representing the views of the membership at large and offering advice to the Board of Trustees. Nick Baines an ordinary member of Council, gives us his personal view of its most recent meeting.
Ever considered putting yourself forward for IET elections? Now’s your chance to become involved in influencing the future direction of the IET says Cameron Steele
The IET Council would like to encourage more members to stand for election in 2010. Peter Sheppard talks to Member News about how he came to join the Council.
What’s missing from the Energy Act 2008 asks Mark Rogers?
Now into his second year as a Council member, overall the experience has been more positive than initially anticipated says Ron McMurtrie
Who helps to set the IET’s direction, meeting the demands of members and interested non-members? Staff or volunteers? The answer, of course, is neither unless we all work together! Here’s what happened when Simon Hart decided it was time to get involved as a volunteer.
How did someone so far removed from the usual engineering stereotype end up as a member, much less a Trustee, of the organisation? asks IET Trustee Marguerite Fitzgerald
The IET’s Health and Safety Policy Panel meets regularly and is involved in a range of activities aimed at helping members and the public get a better appreciation of Health and Safety issues
A passage to India…this issue’s special feature looks at the IET’s activities in this strategic region of the world: building relations through collaborative agreements, how staff and volunteers in Bangalore are creating an active IET community, the road to establishing the IET as the Institution of choice in India. But in this nation of engineers, the challenge isn’t to find new members, but to put in place the structures to support them.
Alice Delahunty, the IET's Young Woman Engineer 2007 presents the latest news on IET activities in this new monthly video.
Since taking on the role of chairman of the East Midlands YP Section, Sumeet Shah has grown its committee, building stronger relationships with academia and industry and creating a more efficient group
IET Berkshire’s orchestration of TeenTech 2010 has brought the fun of STEM subjects to the forefront of 300 students’ minds
For the first time in Institution history, this September Young Professionals and Members will come together for the first annual Present Around the World (PATW) Americas Regional Final.
Perfect one-team working: the IET Humber Network alongside the local university and training providers and with IET Business Partners co-ordinated a visit to Mercedes Petronas F1 factory for 50 young engineers
The 36th annual meeting of the IET’s History of Technology Technical and Professional Network (TPN) was held in Mulhouse, Alsace.
IET Young Professionals Hudson Egbert, Matt Bull and Tom Hliang propose an initiative to bring the IET to developing countries
Member News looks back at a busy year for IET Local Networks around the globe.
Kerry Bell, chair of the IET Solent Local Network, talks to Keri Allan about the the importance and benefits of integrating young professionals into the heart of LN management and activity
With news that only 9 per cent of UK engineering professionals are women compared to 18 per cent in Spain, 26 per cent in Sweden and 20 per cent in Italy, Member News caught up with one of the precious 9 per cent
Member News caught up with Evangelos Mazomenos, winner of the IET’s 2009 Leslie H Paddle scholarship
Member News talks to IET member Katy Deacon, an energy engineer with Kirklees Council in Huddersfield, UK, who has just won a top Women’s Engineering Society award
Member News caught up with IET Young Professional Ronaldo Ronaldo who just can’t take the buzzwords any more!
Members' commentary
IET expansion in North America 13 January 2010
There has been talk about expansion of the IET in North America, particularly Canada and the United States, reports Derek Ng.
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