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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
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Engineering a more resilient world
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IET skills survey 2021
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News

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

Reports and white papers

The UK skills shortage – how can we tackle the sustained skills gap? IET skills survey

To solve the skills crisis there needs to be deeper engagement between government, employers, and the education system to produce a talent pipeline that can sustain a thriving UK economy. 

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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 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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