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IET events this September – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

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September sees the number of IET events ramp up as its networks begin their new sessions. Lectures, seminars and technical visits are taking place all over the world, with Local Networks arranging special access to places such as Cathay Pacific City – the company’s international HQ at Hong Kong Airport and Crossrail’s Canary Wharf station. There’s also a clear focus on education, professional development and registration this month, with workshops and courses galore in the calendar. Why not go along to a workshop to learn more about attained Chartered Engineer status, discover the basics behind project management at a Lifeskills … Continue reading IET events this September – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

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IET #events this August – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

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The IET calendar may get a little quieter over the summer months as Local Networks slow down for summer holidays but, even so, there are still many interesting events taking place throughout August. Conferences take a look at driving horizontal innovation and the role WWI had on the telecommunications sector this month, while there are several courses looking at both technical and soft skills. Birmingham is hosting the Young Entrepreneurs Competition this August, giving young business-minded engineers the chance to demonstrate their abilities, plus there are several technical visits on offer across the UK and beyond. The Hong Kong network … Continue reading IET #events this August – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

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IET events this July – #engineering and #technology dates for your diary

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This month many IET events appear to have a focus on furthering skills, with courses and workshops taking place across the UK as well as online. Interested members can sign up for courses on TRIZ and MBSE or attend Lifeskills workshops on topics such as management and communication. With summer upon us it’s also a great time to get out and about and so many of the IET’s Local Networks have been arranging special technical visits. In the Hong Kong region especially, members are spoilt for choice with several technical visits happening throughout the month. July also offers the opportunity … Continue reading IET events this July – #engineering and #technology dates for your diary

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Out and about: E&T’s pick of #technology #events in June

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Activities for all ages taking place during June. As always, check in advance with the organiser’s website for current details about start time, and whether there’s any charge or need to register. International Festival for Business Exhibition Centre Liverpool, 13 … Continue reading Out and about: E&T’s pick of #technology #events in June

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IET events this June – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

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Go behind the scenes of Glastonbury festival, learn new skills and get social at an IET quiz night or BBQ… With the IET’s Local Network (LN) seasons drawing to an end, many of the LNs like to finish their season off with fun social events, so this month look out for IET social gatherings near you. As well as hosting quiz nights and BBQs, the LNs have arranged for several exciting technical visits in June, including the chance to see what goes on behind the scenes of Glastonbury festival. Alongside all these frivolities the IET continues to offer CPD opportunities … Continue reading IET events this June – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

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IET events this May – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

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This month the IET’s local and technical networks are holding a great variety of events – many of which will interest students and young engineers. There are a number of courses and workshops available for example, covering everything from negotiation and presenting through to technical report writing and TRIZ problem-solving methodology. In addition there is an assortment of technical visits taking place both in the UK and overseas, giving the technically-minded a chance to go inside businesses such as GKN Aerospace, Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, Air Salvage International and Renishaw PLC. Present Around the World local heats and regional … Continue reading IET events this May – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

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IET events this April – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

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This month there’s a great selection of technical visits being held by IET Local Networks (LNs). These include tours of the National Composites Centre in Bristol, a chance to look around a National Grid 400kV substation and a visit to Airbus to discuss engineering challenges in the Martian environment. There are also several events taking place outside of the UK, including a number of lectures, seminars and visits across Hong Kong. During April some great workshops are also happening that may help improve your technical or soft skills, around topics as varied as the BBC micro:bit and public speaking. Below … Continue reading IET events this April – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

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Out and about: E&T’s pick of technology #events in March

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Whether you prefer a hands-on experience or just sitting back and listening, there’s a tech event for all tastes happening in March. For everything listed, check the organiser’s website for details of times and prices. The Big Bang Fair NEC Birmingham, 16-19 March Billed as the UK’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths for young people, the Big Bang Fair is an award-winning combination of theatre shows, interactive workshops and exhibits, plus careers information designed to show the exciting and rewarding opportunities out there for people with the right experience and qualifications. Having grown from 6,500 visitors in … Continue reading Out and about: E&T’s pick of technology #events in March