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How we're supporting our members

During these uncertain times, we want to support our members as much as we can so we've brought together information on our services that you might find useful.

The IET’s benevolent fund

If any members require further support during this time, the IET’s benevolent fund, Foothold is available.

If you have an urgent enquiry, please ring +44 (0)20 7344 5498 or e-mail Contact.Us@MyFoothold.org.

The helpline is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can visit the Foothold website.

Technical webinars

IET Communities is working with technical and industry experts to provide free, insightful content on a variety of engineering disciplines, which can be accessed from around the world.
Go to Technical webinars

Webinar: AI and Engineering for Healthcare Crises: Rapid Response Strategies for COVID-19

On Demand

Take a look at how AI can inform healthcare responses and what its role might be in mitigating the #COVID-19 crisis. You’ll learn about the mathematics of COVID-19 growth, how solutions can be applied quickly, ways to evaluate which solutions are working, why conflicting views arise and how to deploy the best ideas.
Go to https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2268824/5E5FDFEC6DE124E15FB5E069B3E98995/926502?partnerref=iet-covid-page

Webinar: AI for Drug Discovery in the Epidemic Era

On Demand

This webinar examines how AI and bioengineering are changing the drug discovery process and the economics of creating new medicines; and whether these principles can be used to discover a solution to COVID-19.
Go to https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2268824/5E5FDFEC6DE124E15FB5E069B3E98995?partnerref=iet-covid-page

Professional Registration webinars

If you’re considering Professional Registration, our live daily webinars provide you with the opportunity to ask our dedicated registration team any questions throughout your journey to becoming Professionally Registered.

The webinars will help you find the perfect support for your application.
Go to Professional Registration webinars

COVID-19 related research

Access to research on areas relating to COVID-19, respiratory viruses, ventilators and ventilator components is critical to help overcome the current crisis.

Here, we’ve collated content from our journals collection and Inspec abstracts and index database alongside relevant search terms and classification codes to help guide and support research efforts.

Library and Archives

While our buildings are closed, why not check out our digital resources and blogs?

The Virtual Library

The Virtual Library consists of thousands of online e-books, e-journals, magazines and reports. It’s easy to use - members simply need to log on to our website to gain instant access. And, it’s free to use as part of your membership benefit and is available to members worldwide 24/7.
Go to The Virtual Library

The IET Archives

The IET Archives collect and retain material relating to the IET and its predecessor institutions as well as the history of engineering and technology. Our collections cover innovation and developments in these areas from the fourteenth century to the present day.
Go to The IET Archives

Archives blog

Why not read our Archives Blog? It’s full of fascinating IET stories from our rich history.
Go to https://ietarchivesblog.org/

Take part in the debate

IET EngX, our online community platform, enables members to share and debate ideas that could help address and mitigate the COVID-19 crisis.
Go to IET EngX discussions

Supporting you during the most challenging times

Learn how your membership with us can offer you support and services to help see you through periods of unemployment or reduced income.