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Innovation and Skills

Innovation and skills are crucial for creating the engineers of tomorrow. In order for the UK to maintain a competitive advantage, we need to ensure that we have a sufficient pool of engineering talent to provide innovation and maintain growth. Using the knowledge and experience from our experts we influence Government, academia and industry on issues relating to engineering education and skills.

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Energy technologies for net zero

This guide serves as a comprehensive reference to the technologies that we can use to decarbonise the UK energy system, that can shift our energy demand from fossil fuels to a low-carbon supply.
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2021 Sector Highlights

2021 highlights from Insight and Policy

2021 was a year of recovery, building back better and adapting to new ways of working and living. From Covid-19 to COP26, this year has highlighted many unique challenges and opportunities.
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Webinar recap: how can local authorities and devolved bodies help close the STEM skills shortage challenge?

Watch the webinar to find out how local authorities can influence and help us reach our net-zero targets, prepare us for the digitisation of the economy, and build the workforce we need.
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News

A round-up of the latest innovation and skills news.

Reports and white papers

Addressing the STEM skills shortage challenge: How can local authorities play a role?

In this EngShort we look at the role of local authorities in addressing the STEM skills shortage challenge. Local authorities are instrumental in delivering education so a joint approach with other partners would help focus on local needs. Find out more in our report at theiet.org/STEM-skills

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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 the Innovation and Skills Policy Panel.
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IET Education

Find out more information on our education programmes for children 4 to 19 and FIRST® LEGO® League.
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Contact us

Find out more about the Insight and Policy team and know who to contact with any questions related to IET thought leadership.

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