Watch Again: The Christmas Lecture from Sir Roger Penrose
Watch again: "Are we seeing Hawking Points in the CMB Sky?" by Sir Roger Penrose; the IEEE UK and Ireland 2018 Annual Christmas Lecture.
What Are Your Plans for IEEE Day 2018?
This year’s IEEE Day is on 2 October. Its recurrent theme, however, is resolutely forward-looking: 'Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow'. Or in other words, while the world benefits from what's new, IEEE focuses on what's next. Events taking place around the world range from technical symposia to public engagement with local communities, and from interactive demos to general family fun. In previous years, weatherpermitting, even street parties and barbecues have been involved.
Duke of Cambridge Presents Maxwell Medals to GSM Developers
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, presented Philippe Dupuisand Thomas Haug with the IEEE/RSE James Clerk Maxwell Medal on 5 July in Edinburgh. The award is sponsored by the IEEE Foundation. Dupuis and Haug developed the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), which established a policy for advancements in international mobile communications. GSM, a foundation for 3G and 4G systems, affects today’s emerging 5G standards.
Sensors Council Chapter Seeks New Chair
IEEE Sensors Council UK and Ireland Chapter was founded in 2015 to focus IEEE’s widely scattered sensor activities, via lectures, webinars, journals and yearly conferences. The Chapter Chapter is now looking for a new Chair. To apply for this position, please indicate your interest by sending CV to Ravinder Dahiya (Ravinder.Dahiya@glasgow.ac.uk) and Sinead O’Keefe (sinead.okeeffe@ul.ie). The closing date for this enquiry is 31st July 2018.
Inspiring Change, Empowering People – IEEE Annual Report 2017
IEEE is a vibrant organization of professionals collectively using our diverse talents for the benefit of humanity. This is the force of technology – the life-changing impact that science and engineering can have on society.
Dr Zeyad Al-Shibaany Wins World Sustainable Development Prize
IEEE UK and Ireland Section Committee Member, Dr Zeyad Al-Shibaany, has been awarded a prize as one of the 25 outstanding young scientists in the world in Sustainable Development. The Prize is awarded by Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in Germany, and it is a fully funded 3 to 6 months fellowship in one of the leading Universities in Germany.
IEEE Member-Get-a-Member (MGM) Program
The membership benefit that pays. No one knows how beneficial IEEE membership is to technical and career development better than IEEE members. Consider sharing your IEEE membership experience and get rewarded for doing so. Through the Member-Get-a-Member (MGM) program, IEEE rewards your efforts in recruiting new members. Your local IEEE Section can also benefit [...]
Special Message from IEEE President Karen Bartleson
IEEE President Karen Bartleson today released the following statement in response to concerns expressed by IEEE members around the world IEEE, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated, believes that governments of all countries must recognize that, in a world of increasing global connectivity, science and engineering are fundamental enterprises, for which [...]
Vote For a New Section Treasurer
The Section would like to thank Professor Nick Wright for holding the position of Section Treasurer for the last few years. Following Nick's desire to step down from the role, the Section has shortlisted two candidates for the position and is seeking Member's votes. To place your vote, go to https://voting.vtools.ieee.org. You will need your IEEE [...]