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We connect with the relentless pace of change within IT and how digital services are transforming the lives of people across the globe. We focus on opportunities for engineering and technology. Bringing together experts from industry, academia and government, we deliver programmes of activity, inspired by issues of the day from broadcast to networks and beyond.

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EngTalk

Immersive technologies

Join us on 22 June 2022 to hear from experts on how immersive technologies are being applied in our day-to-day lives to improve mental health.
Go to https://events.theiet.org/events/engtalk-immersive-technologies-a-tool-for-improving-mental-health/
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Factfile

Safeguarding the metaverse

A guide to existing and future harms in virtual reality (VR) and the metaverse to support UK immersive technology policymaking.
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Blogs

Safeguards to stop virtual harms

This blog looks at what benefits can be gained from the early safeguarding of metaverse users. 

 
Go to https://engx.theiet.org/b/blogs/posts/we-need-real-world-safeguards-to-stop-virtual-harms

News

Reports and white papers

The virtual world: how can we build a safe and healthy metaverse?

Government policy and submissions

We inform and influence policymakers on a variety of engineering and technology issues through expert guidance, consultations and collaborations.

Expert Panel

Meet the current members of our Digital Panel.

Sector newsletters

Find out more about our Sector newsletters and how to subscribe.
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Contact us

Find out more about the Strategic Engagement & Partnerships (SEP) team and know who to contact with any questions related to IET thought leadership.

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