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IET: Draft Energy Bill needs to focus on reducing electricity demand

The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), the non-profit engineering body, has today called for the government to do more to encourage the reduction of electricity usage. The call is in response to the Draft Energy Bill, presented today in Parliament by Energy Minister Ed Davey, who stated that the Bill would ensure that the lights would stay on for years to come.

IET: Concerns Over Performance-Enhancing Technology Limiting Future of Sports Innovation

London, 17th May 2012: Questions over the role of engineering in pushing the limits of athletic performance at this summer’s Olympics and Paralympics continue to raise concerns as to whether performance-enhancing technology compromises the competition’s ethos or levels the playing field in an increasingly competitive arena.

IET: Shropshire schools part of London 2012 Inspire Day

An engineering challenge in Shropshire today marks UK Inspire Day - a celebration of the London 2012 Inspire programme. There are over 2,700 projects across the UK that have been officially designated as “inspired by the Games” that all do something special in their local communities.

IET: Heathrow targets real-time data and smart technology to become more resilient and efficient

Heathrow Airport is focusing on investment in real-time data and systems and smart technologies to overcome the daily challenges it faces as the world’s busiest airport, according to Philip Langsdale, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology at Heathrow Airport.

IET: Industry experts appointed to lead focus on key sectors

Europe’s largest engineers’ body has appointed five industry experts to head up new sector-focused, global communities of engineers.

IET: Electricity Market Reform: Action needed to ensure sufficient generation gets built

If the UK is to keep to its environmental commitments then electricity market reform (EMR) needs to quickly facilitate investment in new large scale generation, whilst enabling transition to a low carbon energy system over the next ten years, say the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

IET: No strong evidence that mobiles or pylons harm your health

There continues to be no persuasive evidence that normal mobile phone use or adult exposure to pylons and power lines causes harmful health effects, such as cancer, according to Europe’s largest body of engineering and technology professionals.

IET: Apprenticeships and professional training seen as better option than degree

London, 08th May 2012: With the cost of degrees set to rise this autumn, the route offered by apprenticeships is a worthwhile alternative career path for future engineers, according to a new report released today by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Despite the admission that degrees are still generally held in higher regard, both are valid routes to professional engineering qualifications.

IET: The future is low carbon: high performance electric car in town

A super high-performance electric car will be in Newcastle today (Tuesday 2 May) to kick off an event exploring the future of transport in the UK.

IET: New radio series called Techno Mum

Fun Kids is delighted to announce it has teamed up with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to launch a brand new radio series called Techno Mum. The series is designed to introduce young children to engineering and the important role it has in their day-to-day lives.

IET: Government should not to play an apprenticeships "numbers game"

Paul Davies, Head of Policy at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), has made a statement on government investment in apprenticeships.

IET: Lessons not yet learned from previous High Speed rail mistakes

Engineers are today warning that the current High Speed 2 proposals must learn from the mistakes made during the planning of the first high speed railway line which connects London and the Channel Tunnel.

IET: Smartphone users vulnerable to street hackers with ‘phone picking’ apps

Users of smartphones should safeguard their data against a new breed of applications that allow hackers to infiltrate some vulnerable handsets.

IET: Apprenticeships growing but schools must do more

Head teachers, teachers and careers advisors within schools must do more to raise awareness of apprenticeships as a viable option for their students’ futures, according to apprentices at a recent Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) event.

IET: Oliver Letwin MP and John Hayes MP endorse new scheme to tackle UK technical skills shortage

Today, two Government Ministers pledged their support for a renewed commitment to technicians in the UK.

IET: Budget lacks holistic approach to transport policy

Europe’s largest professional society of engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), is calling on the Government to introduce a proper strategy for solving crucial transport issues rather than looking at roads, rail and other areas separately. This would create a more cohesive method of tackling problems like congestion and pollution.

IET: Press ahead with road plans but watch out for limitless toll charges

Following today’s announcement by the Prime Minister on infrastructure investment, Europe’s largest professional society of engineers is urging the Government to press ahead with its plans to increase investment and capacity on the UK’s roads.

IET: Europe’s biggest engineering society welcomes £1m engineering prize

The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) welcomes today’s opening of nominations on the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. The engineering award, the world’s largest at £1million, invites nominations from all over the world, celebrating the greatest engineering feats that benefit humankind.

Institution of Engineering and Technology Issues Last Call for 2012 Postgraduate Ambition Award Entries

London, 22nd February 2012: The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) has today issued a call for entries for its Postgraduate scholarships, part of the 2012 Ambition Awards. These include a range of scholarships between £2,500 and £10,000 for outstanding postgraduate students from within the engineering and technology sectors.

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