The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

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We are the IET and we inspire, inform and influence the global engineering community to engineer a better world.

We’re a diverse home for engineering and technology throughout the world, from those developing skills in new engineering capabilities to those perfecting established skills.

This breadth and depth means we are uniquely placed to help the sector progress society. Whether generating new knowledge, sharing academic thinking, making connections that inspire, or turning theory into practice, we lead our profession to make better sense of the world in order to solve the challenges that matter.

It also gives us a particular view of how the profession is changing and ensures we grow our members professionally and intellectually. It informs the standards we set so society has the confidence it needs. It provides the evidence to keep engineering at the top of the political agenda, and the insight to preserve the teaching of essential STEM subjects.

We lead our profession to make better sense of the world to solve the challenges that matter.

It’s why we are the IET and why we champion engineering.

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Re-engineering the curriculum: the missing 'E' in STEM

07 Nov Education

With an estimated shortfall of over 173,000 workers in the STEM sector – an average of 10 unfilled roles per business in the UK – we need to ensure young people have access to good quality STEM education and opportunities to explore what a career in engineering could be.

Articles

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13 Jul 2020 Economy

IET gives 5G a clean bill of health

5G has been subject to an ‘infodemic’ of misinformation and conspiracy theories about public safety. But is there any evidence behind these claims?

A new report from Institution of Engineering and Technology separates fact from fiction

The next government must address the chronic failure to encourage enough young people to become engineers

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27 Nov 2019

The next government must address the chronic failure to encourage enough young people to become engineers

With the General Election campaign in full swing, Europe’s largest engineers’ body calls for the political parties to recognise and harness the importance of engineering and technology.

1 in 2 UK engineering and tech firms are concerned that a shortage of engineers is a business threat

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18 Nov 2019 Education

1 in 2 UK engineering and tech firms are concerned that a shortage of engineers is a business threat

60% of employers report recruitment of engineering and technical staff with the right skills is the biggest anticipated barrier to achieving businesses objectives over the next three years, according to the IET's skills report.

Technology will better connect older people to health professionals and their communities

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18 Oct 2019 Home affairs

Technology will better connect older people to health professionals and their communities

The Institution of Engineering and Technology brought together a panel discussion at SNP Party Conference to look at the potential of technology to enhance the health and care of older people.

Vicky Ford MP: Engineering and technology will make a vast difference in tackling climate change

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04 Oct 2019 Energy

Vicky Ford MP: Engineering and technology will make a vast difference in tackling climate change

Speaking at the IET's Conservative Party Conference fringe event, Vicky Ford MP said that “technologies are going to be a key part" in tackling climate change.

Chi Onwurah MP: Talking about climate change isn’t enough, we need real action

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27 Sep 2019

Chi Onwurah MP: Talking about climate change isn’t enough, we need real action

Government must take real action on tackling climate change, rather than just talking about it, Shadow Industrial Strategy Minister Chi Onwurah has said.

72% of primary teachers say pressures to teach full curriculum are fuelling a decline in engagement with STEM subjects - new research

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22 Aug 2019 Education

72% of primary teachers say pressures to teach full curriculum are fuelling a decline in engagement with STEM subjects - new research

Children’s interest in Science is down with time pressures to teach full curriculum a crucial factor, according to new research from IET.

'Engineering and politics are the twin drivers of progress' – Shadow minister Chi Onwurah MP

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07 Dec 2018 Home affairs

'Engineering and politics are the twin drivers of progress' – Shadow minister Chi Onwurah MP

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) hosted the 10th annual briefing in the House of Lords attended by MPs, peers and communication technology professionals.

UK needs to retrofit 26 million homes by 2050 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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26 Oct 2018 Communities

UK needs to retrofit 26 million homes by 2050 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Professor Marjan Sarshar, co-author of the IET & Nottingham Trent University report, Scaling up retrofit 2050, suggests that the task of retrofitting 26 million UK properties should begin with social housing, which represents 4.5 million properties and 17% of UK housing stock.

A career in engineering offers the chance to innovate and make a real difference – Transport Minister

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13 Dec 2017 Education

A career in engineering offers the chance to innovate and make a real difference – Transport Minister

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) launched the Government’s Year of Engineering alongside its Skills & Demand in Industry 2017 Survey at a parliamentary event with speeches from Transport Minister John Hayes and the Government’s Envoy for the Year of Engineering Stephen Metcalfe.