HS2 is a national project with national ramifications. If we get the details right we can ensure the best railway is built, get it wrong and we will be regretting it for years to come, reports IET principal policy advisor Chris Richards.

We know that little girls are made of ‘sugar and spice and all things nice’, but how does one get the message across that little girls grow up into high-calibre engineering and technology professionals? asks Ralph Adam

Developing a Local Network (LN) in a new region is always tough, but it has been particularly taxing for the creators of the newly-formed Gulf of Mexico LN, who have managed to successfully develop and nurture communities thousands of miles apart, report Keri Allan.

A round-up of the 2011 highlights from the Technical and Professional Networks.

The IET is working hard in forming a strong partnership between itself and the UK’s Technology Strategy Board’s Knowledge Transfer Networks. Bruce McLelland, IET head of Sector – Built Environment, reports on activities to date.

IET South East Wales put together a night of science and entertainment this October, showcasing some of the UK’s most impressive STEM communicators in a hugely successful event, reports Keri Allan.

Member News highlights the careers and achievements of recently deceased IET members.