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Offshore energy infrastructure landscaping

The offshore energy sector will be critical to the UK’s net-zero goals. This report has been produced by the IET to provide input on how we can better understand and coordinate our national interests in offshore energy.

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6G for policy makers

An IET guide on shaping the direction of the evolution of wireless-based services, networks and technology over the coming 20 years.

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Artificial intelligence and engineering for healthcare crises

This report answers key questions from data scientists and engineers, features case studies where AI was used to tackle the pandemic and shares the next steps and recommendations needed to improve our health emergency planning.

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IET skills for net zero and a green recovery

Examining the engineering skills needed to meet net zero.

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