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Listing of all 106 news releases from Institution of Engineering and Technology:

Engineering needs an image change

Engineering needs to dispel its image of hard hats and overalls if it is to attract more people into the profession, according to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 7 May 2008)

Engineering body promotes registration

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) wants the government to lead the drive towards professional registration for engineers.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (25 April 2008)

Technology and engineering in modern sport

The IET is working with Sheffield Hallam University to showcase some of the UK's world leading research into sports equipment and technology in a pan-European tour.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (28 February 2008)

From satellites to space tourism

The 2008 Kelvin Lecture presentation will give an overview of the logical link between Astrium's space activities and space tourism and present the corresponding craft.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (18 February 2008)

Award winners are female engineering role models

This year's IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award has gone to an electrical engineering programme co-ordinator with power company E.ON.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (17 January 2008)

Software innovation receives design award

I and E Systems replaced traditional paper-based design documentation with a model which represented the system parts and connections.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (15 November 2007)

Web database provides research help

The Inspec Direct platform will be commercially available on 1st January, 2008 and starting today researchers and information professionals are invited to trial the new platform for free.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (17 October 2007)

Teenagers show little interest in engineering

A survey of career preferences among 14 and 15 year-olds shows engineering lies outside their top-ten choices.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (12 October 2007)

Engineering awards finalists announced

The IET awards winners will be announced on 13th November at London's Marriot Hotel, Grosvenor Square

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 3 October 2007)

Collaboration provides online seminars

The IET will help academic institutions web stream important research seminars, conferences and lectures via IET.tv.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 1 October 2007)

Awards promote apprenticeships for women

The winner of the IET Young Woman Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award will have to demonstrate her ability to act as an enthusiastic role model.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (20 July 2007)

Engineering sector faces recruitment crisis

Engineering and technology businesses are turning to countries such as India, China and South Africa to plug the skills gap.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (11 July 2007)

Engineering companies struggle to find staff

The Institution of Engineering and Technology has warned that staff shortages experienced by engineering and technology companies in the UK may threaten growth and even UK competitiveness.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (10 July 2007)

Awards recognise young professionals

The IET is Young Professionals' Career Achievement Award is presented annually to the young professional judged to have made the most significant progress in their career.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (27 June 2007)

Engineering awards make final call for entries

The final deadline for entries in the Institution of Engineering and Technology's Innovation in Engineering Awards is July 13th.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (22 June 2007)

Measurement prize opens for entries

The winner of the IET Measurement Prize 2007 will receive a cash prise of GBP 1000 as well as a certificate of recognition and a medal.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (20 June 2007)

Survey shows increasing interest in engineering

An international study has found that teenagers today believe that engineering is a challenging, innovative and lucrative career.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (15 June 2007)

Awards programme addresses skills shortages

Awards programme offers almost GBP 1 million worth of scholarships, bursaries and awards to encourage a greater take up of university engineering and technology courses.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 1 May 2007)

The pros and cons of nuclear power

"Nuclear power" by Janet Wood is the first in a new series of paperback books on the energy sector to be published by the IET.

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (25 April 2007)

Railway electrification explained

"Railway electrification infrastructure and systems" is a five day course presented by expert lecturers who have worked on railway systems around the world.