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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 Policy and Insight

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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IET skills survey 2021

The results of this survey suggest that businesses are recovering from the uncertainty of last year. However, there is also a cautionary note in that engineering employers should be conscious of the skills they will need in the near future.
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News

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

Reports and white papers

Closing the skills gap: what actions are needed?

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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