IET Manchester Network

The Manchester Network, formerly the Northern Society of Electrical Engineers founded in 1893, was amalgamated with the Institution of Electrical Engineers on 8 March 1900. The Network can be proud of its history, being one of the largest Networks outside London, and over the years has been one of the most active.

Our Chairman's Message and a link to an historical note on the Manchester Network can be found in the About section.

The Young Professionals

The Young Professionals have their own website which can be found here

Technical Groups

Information on the Network's Technical Groups can be accessed from the left-hand menu. For many years such groups have been at the core of our activities.
New members of these groups are always welcome. Please contact the Network Secretary

IET focus on five Sectors

To enable people to exchange knowledge and find up-to-date information which will assist them as they progress their engineering career, the IET is prioritising the following five Sectors:
• Design and Production  • Built Environment  • Energy  
• Information and Communications  • Transport
For more information, follow the 'Sectors strategy' link at Community Engagement.

Professional Ethics Workshops

The Professional Ethics Network (PEN) brings together individuals from business and the professions to discuss current, real-life ethical issues. All workshops are free of charge and include dinner and drinks.
Workshops 15 March and 14 June 2012, 18:00-20:30, University of Leeds LS2 9JT, UK 

Network Notices

General Notices for the Manchester Network

Some highlights of forthcoming events

(To see all the Network's events go to ' Events ' on the left-hand menu)

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Smart Grid: Concepts, Standards, Deployments and Lessons Learned

A comprehensive presentation of Smart Grid concepts and solutions.  It will cover Smart Grid industry standards efforts and the lessons learned from recent Smart Grid deployments.  The speaker John McDonald, an IEEE Fellow and IEEE-PES Past President, has been described as one of the "15 Most Influential People in Energy" in the USA.
Lecture 14 February 2012, University of Manchester, UK

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Offshore Round 3 Wind Farm Seminar

UK is leading the world in the scale of offshore wind development.  The challenges presented by Round 3 will be discussed by leaders in the field. Registration essential.  
Seminar 15:00 to 20:00, 21 February 2012, Manchester, UK

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Turing 2012
From cryptanalysis to cognitive neuroscience - a hidden legacy of Alan Turing

The year 2012 marks 100 years since the birth of Alan Turing, the Manchester computer pioneer, and explorer of the human mind. Professor Ray Dolan, Director of the Centre for Neuroimaging explores Turing's legacy.
Lecture 28 February 2012, University of Manchester, UK

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Archaeology of  Communications Conference

A one-day conference on how communications technology has changed our lives from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. Part of the Manchester Histories Festival.  Cost £25 per person (includes refreshments, buffet lunch and delegate pack).
Conference Saturday, 3 March 2012, MediaCityUK, University of Salford Building, UK

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The Manchester Annual Dinner

This is one of the most prestigious events in the Manchester Network's calendar.  It is an ideal opportunity to offer hospitality to business associates or to make up a party of colleagues and/or friends.
Annual Dinner 15 March 2012, Midland Hotel, Manchester, UK

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