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Current campaigns

We run a variety of campaigns to change the image of engineering and promote the wider profession.

From inspiring future generations to championing equality, diversity and inclusion, we aim to address the key issues our industries face and engineer a better working world.

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IET External Communications – Year in review 2021 

The external communications team promotes our activities and purpose to a range of external stakeholders, such as the news media and through social engagement. We play a fundamental part in informing and inspiring people across the UK and beyond about the important role engineering and technology plays in transforming our lives. Take a look back at our 2021 media coverage and social engagement.

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#Engineeringkidsfutures

An open letter to the Government to help tackle the UK’s engineering skills shortage.

In an open letter to the Prime Minister, co-signed by over 150 engineers, STEM ambassadors, professional institutions, and celebrities, Professor Danielle George, IET Immediate Past President calls for the Government to do more to embed engineering into current primary school learning.

Go to Engineering Kids’ Futures
Celebrating Black Engineers

Celebrating Black Engineers

To celebrate Black History Month, we have produced a downloadable poster highlighting black engineers throughout history and celebrate their contributions to the world of STEM.

[PDF, 2,529KB]

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#IAmAnEngineer

#IAmAnEngineer

We launched #IAmAnEngineer in 2019, a collection of stories and a poem that featured a variety of real-life engineers from all walks of life – demonstrating that this really is an inclusive profession for all.

Learn more and get involved.

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LGBT STEMDay and Pride month

Every June we show our support by celebrating Pride month across our offices, and we also support LGBTSTEM Day annually (now taking place in November).

Find out more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy.

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Women in engineering

As one of the largest engineering institutions, we promote engineering and technology careers to young girls and women, helping them to see that engineering provides an exciting, creative, and rewarding career option.

Learn more and get involved.

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Media spokespeople

Build your reputation and profile and promote the engineering industry and profession to the public and media.

We also provide tips and tools for good practice media engagement for our members.

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Engineer a Better World

The IET’s campaign to inspire more parents to encourage their children to become engineers. The campaign includes Engineering Open House Day, which takes place each summer.
Go to http://www.engineer-a-better-world.org/

ITN Productions

The IET is working with ITN productions, on an online programme about engineering.
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Year of Engineering

Inspiring a new generation of engineers with lesson plans, videos and STEM Events in the UK.

Year of Engineering
Inspiring a new generation of engineers with lesson plans, videos and STEM Events in the UK.

Kidsplaining engineering

Three finalists from our Achievement and Innovation Awards faced their toughest interview yet as they undertook quick-fire questions about their jobs from 6 and 7 year olds.

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Getting in touch

If you'd like to find out more or get in touch, contact the Corporate Communications team.

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