Boosting UK engineering sector could hold the key to a fairer society, according to new report
Making parents, teachers and school-children more aware of the real value of vocational routes into engineering could hold the key to greater social mobility, according to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Change needed in way we promote engineering to teens
According to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, we need a wholesale change to the way we promote engineering in schools to reach out to different student groups
Majority of UK public concerned about global warming
A survey of more than 2000 members of the public by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and ICM Unlimited has found that 57% are worried about global warming, with 14% saying they were ‘very worried’.
Institution launches fund to help bridge gap between research and bringing products to market
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is launching a new fund, Stephenson LP, aimed at helping companies overcome the investment hurdle between Research and Development and bringing a product to market.
Majority surveyed support UK nuclear power
A new survey by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has found that 56% of the public support the UK continuing to use nuclear power, compared with just 19% who do not and 25% who were unsure.
New report: UK space industry could be worth £40bn but work needed to boost skills and relax regulation
New report: UK space industry could be worth £40bn but work needed to boost skills and relax regulation…
Report warns of electricity supply gap of up to 55% by 2025
UK Government’s policy to close all coal-fired power stations by 2025, combined with the retirement of the majority of the UK’s ageing nuclear fleet and growing electricity demand will leave the UK facing a 40-55% electricity supply gap, according to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Report says radical rethink needed for UK engineering education
A new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is calling for a major rethink about the role of schools and colleges in promoting engineering.
Former F1 Chief becomes Institution’s new President
Former F1 Chief becomes Institution’s new President…
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