The skills issue: Are teachers doing enough? Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting some extremely bright 16-17 year olds at the UKESF summer school, held at the University of Southampton.The message was clear: perceptions about engineering and electronics are changing. Gone are the days it was seen as a 'geeky' and difficult career choice. Companies like Apple, Google and, dare I say it, Facebook are changing all that. Technology is cool again. During my visit, I met several young people that ... Read Article | 1 comment
Why aren't there more female engineers? 23/06/2014 Today marks the launch of the first ever National Women in Engineering Day. Set up by the Women's Engineering Society (WES), the aim is to promote engineering as an exciting and rewarding career for women and young girls. Read Article | 1 comment
Nokia uses a bolt of lightning to charge Lumia 925 30/09/2013 The possibilities presented by wireless charging are pretty exciting. But imagine if you could charge your phone simply by harnessing the natural power of lightning. Read Article
Put a female engineer on our bank notes, Bank of England told 25/06/2013 The decision to choose Sir Winston Churchill to feature on the new £5 note instead of Elizabeth Fry has sparked a backlash from several feminist campaigners, including the Women's Engineering Society (WES). Read Article
Young people have no work ethic 24/05/2013 The majority of people surveyed for a recent IMechE poll said young people don't have the work ethic needed to succeed in industry. Read Article | 2 comments
X Factor spin-off to find the next Steve Jobs? 01/10/2012 Reports are out that TV mogul Simon Cowell is teaming up with Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am in a bid to find a new technology entrepreneur. Read Article
Unified ORACLE/CEEFAX proposed 15/04/2011 In 1974, the BBC launched the world's first teletext system. Read Article
Trepidation as Sony reveals U.K. plans 25/03/2011 With the burgeoning television market now offering consumers thinner, wider and sleeker devices than ever before, it's clear to see the days of bulky black and white televisions are now a thing of the past. Read Article